I cried too when my first peep died. And I cried when I lost my first little 4 year old. It does get a little easier but I still get a little blue. I don't ever boot mom or dad out. I let them live out their lives in their house. But like Lewanda said, they don't live too much longer without the other. Just like in real life. You can always come here and shed a tear because we have all shed a few ourselves. Plus we are really nice and fun! lol