It has been five days now since my wife and son left for a holiday in the US. I call almost every day and try to keep up to date a bit by mailing and reading her weblog. More than actually missing their presence and being with them I currently miss meeting my oversees family. Not being with Theresa and Thyl is, obviously, not fun but not being with the Sloans and other friends and family while they are does make me feel more 'alone' than actually not having them around at home.