Being the only child - again

So my brother got accepted in a university. So that means it was just me and my mom. Being the only child means that we only see each other during dinner time. She was busy with work and I was busy with school. Being the only child does have its perks. I get to do whatever I want but the bad part is that I was alone most of the time. I did feel that being the only child I have to be appreciation of having a brother...