It is hard to let go of the kids but I always felt being a sucessful parent meant that I had launched my kids to be independent of me. Oops, they are now grown - I think I launched them too far. One is in Seattle and the other in Wisconsin. Although they live too far away from me, they are good, responsible sons - what more could I ask for.

I am glad to hear that your daughter had fun in DC and she is safe back home.
Anne