My document of observations grew into the TV programme Motherland, and, more recently, Amandaland. But now my little inspos have left, and I don’t know what to do with myself. They both started uni last week (at opposite ends of the country). I was dreading this moment, and as a single mum I’m finding it unbearable. The house is so quiet. The kitchen is permanently clean and there are no trip hazards in the hallway. Both gone. Two for none. It’s so sad.