I swear this was yesterday--Colin's first day of kindergarten.
Who could imagine that in such a short time he'd be off to college?Color me blue today as I move him in to the dorm.
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Oh thank you, Lin. Alex starts kindergarten next Thursday. I demand a repost! :-) Make this one go away!!! :-)
Try to remember how he was a brave and excited back than...he is brave and excited today. To comfort you-- they always call home when they need money.
Awww.... makes me sad! Our babies grow up too fast.
Thinking of you today my friend!
xo Catherine
Are you guys wearing matching shoes & socks today too? (hugs)
My first day of kindergarten I made a break for the classroom door as soon as I saw the cubbyholes labeled with our names and those fat, black pencils. I couldn't get rid of my mom fast enough.
When she took me to college, same thing; we hauled all my junk up the two flights of stairs and I was like, okay, bye! She said it was kindergarten all over again and cried all the way home.
What can I say-- I loved school. I feel bad now, though. :)
It is perfectly okay to get weepy, just don't do it on or near campus. Poor Colin would be mortified. On second thought . . . :)
Oh sweetie! I am right there with you! It took everything I had not to break down when we left mine there about three years ago. I just kept thinking about how I wanted to be the day about him and his new beginning and not about me.
After we got in the car and drive away, I broke down completely and started chewing on the dashboard in anguish.
Goodness - you got prettier with time...how did you manage that?
My heart is with you all the way to Springfield (and back too). I'm there for you as you've been for me when things change around us. When you go to parent weekend and see Colin is happy you'll feel much better. Phyl
Awww... well, it's all gonna work out just fine. As a matter of fact you'll get used to him being gone then when he gets home to visit you'll be so happy then after a day or two you'll wonder when he's going to leave. LOL. I took Amber back to campus on Saturday. She was excited and I was happy for her too. Last year this time I drove away crying. :-) Hugs, Lin Mommy, and congratulation on a job well done.
Awww!
*hands Lin a hanky*
You still have US!!! :D
(((hugs)))
Color Colin a rainbow because he's off to conquer the world. No one can hold him back. He can do anything. (Which probably worries you.)
awww look at that big smile on his face!
It goes way too fast, doesn't it? :(
Crazy how fast time goes by. Congratulations on raising such a wonderful son!
Aw, need a hug?
It'll be ok, you did a good job raising him so he'll be fine.
Need another hug? :)
I know that you're blue but it's also got to be a bit of excitement seeing the wonderful man that you've raised. He's going to be fine! Just think, he'll be home for the holidays, right? Hang in there. Just save some of the tears for when he gets married and then has children of his own.
how adorable. they do grow up so fast. i know you're blue and right now he's tickled pink. amazingly enough...he'll be missing home too...SOON. take care :)
What a cute photo! Your hair is now blonde and his is brown. See, change can be good! I know it's not easy for you to see him off to college but you did a great job of raising a wonderful, talented and intelligent young man. It'll be fun to experience his accomplishments in college and beyond!
I hope you made it through the day. I cried buckets when my daughter went off to college. She was excited. I was a mess.
I hope you are recovering and your heart if full.
I feel for you! I'm doing it in 11 days. :(
Hope all went well. When my parents moved me into my dorm, I tried to act all big and strong. Made it all the way until when they said bye and started walking down the stairs. Closed my door, sat on the bed... then lost it and ran after them.
We grow up, but not really. :)
Helene--Don't blink, Helene. Don't even dare to blink.
Jodi--You know, I was brave in the end. I guess I remembered how much fun college was and I want that for him too. I was just sad that it wasn't me who was staying.
Catherine--It's hard leaving him behind and coming home to a dark room. Sigh. But I know he is going to have the time of his life. That is what I keep remembering when I miss him.
Diana--HAHAHAHA!! I noticed that too! You are so funny. :) I was all up for matching footwear, but alas, he no longer thinks I'm cool. :(
Shieldmaiden--I didn't really cry today for that very reason--he was so darn excited! I didn't want to make him feel bad and you know, I didn't. I knew how much fun he is going to have!
Chuck--I was good, Chuck. I got a little weepy, but then I moved on. It's all good, pally. I'm excited for him even if I'm gonna miss him.
Betty--I'm with you! I was all about making this good for him and not making him feel bad about leaving. I did a few boo-hoos, but I was okay about letting him go. I'm just envious that it wasn't me who was staying!
Grace--I love you, Grace!You win the "Lin's Favorite Pally" contest today. :)
G'ma Phyl--I am good, Mom. Really. I guess I know what fun and adventures lie ahead for him and I want that for him more than I am sad to see him go. Can't wait to hear what he is up to!! (I'll fill ya in.)
Petula--I've heard that many times over, pally. And I kept telling him that even if he is sad leaving home today, he will never feel that way again. :) It's just hard with that initial flight out of the nest, I guess. Thanks for the support, pally!
Rebecca--Sniff. Sniff. Thanks, pally. :) It went well and I didn't cry too much.
Marilynne--How right you are! That thought is what kept me from crying today! I know that he is on the adventure of a lifetime and I want that for him. It made it easier to leave with that thought in my mind. You worded it beautifully. :)
Storm--It was a blink. Really. But you know, he had that same smile today and I knew it was going to be okay.
Stephanie--Thanks, pally. I can't believe 18 years can go so fast!
Ann--Thanks for the hugs, pally. I did okay today. Tomorrow and his empty room may be another story, but for today, I am okay.
Chocolate--Can't even think of him leaving forever! Yikes! I did okay today, surprisingly.
Roschelle--He has no idea what fun he is going to have this year. I think that is what made it easier for me to leave without crying--the knowing that he is going to have a blast in college. Sigh. Wish it was me!
Beaded Tail--I can't wait to hear of his adventures and to see what changes come around. I am excited to see what comes next!
Highway--I did pretty good. I did a few boo-hoos, but it was surprisingly minimal. I know he is a good kid and that he is going to have the time of his life. That said, I haven't seen his empty room yet. :(
Violet--Oh no! It is so hard to let go, but then you see their happy face and it makes it easier. I know tomorrow may be another story, but for today, I am okay.
Cute--We had a really quick good-bye today because I know he and I were going to get emotional. We all boo-hooed when Em and Col said good-bye this morning at the house, so I think that was enough for all of us. I love your story! I hope he misses me just a little. ;)
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Ohhh! Both of you looks cute in the picture. :)
Yeah, time moves so swiftly. You could not stop it. :)
What a cute heartwarming post. Are you going to take a picture of him in his dorm? Time sure does go fast (except when I'm at work).
Josh--No thanks, Josh. We don't do commercials here. But thanks for stopping.
June Zach--It's a good thing I didn't get any older along the way! ;)
Karen--I took a few shots of his room as we were going along. I'll post those later. I'm sure it already looks different after we left. You know, with dirty clothes and stuff everywhere! :)
awe. stay strong, be proud that he's made it this far and he couldn't have done that without you.
"(Our) days are swifter than a weaver's shuttle."
Blue? "This, too, shall pass."
--Vanilla's compilation of practically perfect platitudes.
Stacie--Oh, it's just that I miss him being around. It's scary how fast they grow up and leave, Stacie. Give yours a big squeeze for me. :)
Vanilla--You are so profound, pally. :) It's all true though.
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