Before and after dorm room photos prove Isobel is comfortably settled at Buffalo.

There was a lot of crying, mostly me. And there's been lots of texting, both of us.

She's already made new friends and is getting ready to start training for D1 level diving.

The house is a little quiet. Her stuff was still everywhere when we got home. I will admit to raiding her art supplies as I put them away in her room.

It's a big change for everyone. I'm still carrying tissues with me.

I already have her first care package started - it's mostly stuff she forgot, and we're all planning to visit during family weekend in October.

It's going to take a bit for everyone to find our feet, but in a few weeks I suspect I won't need my tissues anymore.