My son is gone :(

It's a good thing, really. He got to go to Washington DC with his school's orchestra (he plays violin) and choral depts. They're in a competition and while there, the director planned plenty of great sights for them to see. Presidential memorials, War memorials, museums, even a trip to 6 Flags. He's under strict orders to take at least 2 photos at each place he goes. I should have at least 22 when he gets back. I miss him!! He's SOOOOOO far away. He left last night and I restrained myself from calling him but once today. Maybe he'll bless me with a call tomorrow too. It's so hard to believe that he's grown-up enough to go on a trip like this by himself (without us anyway).