Weaning. Day 1

Yesterday it was time to wean my 2 babies, Merlin and Pendragon. I've had to do this before with my other babies but this time just seemed very sad. Merlin is Lady's first cria and she seemed to really miss him. She would look for him then look at me. I hope she forgives me. Drama, Pender's mom, just layed out in the sun. This is not her first baby. So for most of the day both babies tried to be as close to their moms as was possible. Can you imagine going thru the 'empty nest' syndrome after just 6 months?!' They grow up so fast.',' We're so proud of him.', 'Remember the day he was born?' I feel so mean to have seperated them. I keep telling the babies that every alpaca goes thru this. That it's a necessary part of life. That they'll get thru it. But will I get thru it? Marshall and I went up to the barn last night around 9pm just to check on them and make sure they were okay. They were. I haven't had any nightmares yet, but we are just beginning. More tomorrow. We'll try and have a good one here.