Just imagine that your house is full of us. Babysteps with his dog, me with the kids, Nucking Futz ready to take on the psychos, and Fuzzy bear to provide all the warm gentle hugs you need. We'll let Berries figure out her own role, and turquoise can provide us with the music. Just floating can lecture us on French literature. Rohag and the Byzantine can insert wise words of deep insight.... It sounds like it's starting to get crowded.
Hope you don't feel too alone there. I hate it when Hubby has to go to meetings or conventions out of town. The only thing good about it is that he hates it just as much. Huggs, and remember we're out there, if not in the house.