You've just sent me back in time to my varsity years. I remember the mixed emotions I had leaving home and heading out by myself. It was pure excitement and pure horror mixed in one. My mother didn't want to let me go. It was a teary goodbye. So many great memories I've just relieved. Beautiful.
Moms never want us to leave home :)
No they don't. They want their babies to remain babies forever. They're just protective that way.