what about a sister hug ((((((()))))))
i love my mum but never ever cried when she goes and i go away. Fortunately though as she lives in France and me in Hong Kong! That'll be hard otherwise...
It's getting more difficult now with Mia cos we got even closer with my mum, who was there when Mia was borned and stayed for the first 2 months. So we call & email frequently. it helps.
hugs to you
carine