Windmill, I totally get it even though we're two years away from dropping off the first-born. It makes me sad to think about it already....and I'm not at all sure how I can return to Korea for work when I've just dropped my buddy off at school. It may spell the end of my contract over here, as I think it's going to be very hard to be so far away. I may find a sturdy cardboard box and live under a bridge if I have to, just to stay back home.
Windmill, thanks for your post - your experience helps to let us know we're not as jaded as we worry we might be, and that our hearts are true........