We are not a pop up

Up at 5 for a 7am flight to London On My Own to meet my baby niece for the first time.
First time leaving husband and son at home for more than ten hours.
In an effort to give brother and family time to themselves until they were ready for me, I was forced to spend some time on my own in a cafe and then the park. Realised I hadn't really been on my own like that since April 2014.
Of course, baby niece is lovely and her parents are doing well. Looking forward to seeing how much she has changed in a short time when we visit again in 3 weeks.