I'm not totally detached, so honestly, it will be hard not to do a little flag waving. I have several more days to continue working on that.

However, we survived Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve (a month after he left) at home and he's been out several times since. I got this idea from one of the success stories - always being nice, invite them but no pressure to show up. But you are right, I need to be detached. D has so much info to share about the planning - a notebook w stuff, online photos, etc., that being home would be easiest.

The 72 hours is a good idea to consider.

Thanks!