Poor you, instead of thinking about saying goodbye, see it the other way, SHE'S leaving you for a little holiday with her `folks`, which she will love, and imagine how happy you will be to see each other again. Haven are a pain ! Have you thought about getting a cottage instead (not this year, obviously ) you might find one that will take all your babies,
Maybe the forum members could do house swops, be a way of seeing a new part of the country and getting specialized local information. Just a thought.......