It's strange on how different it is this year versus last year. I'm not so sad and I'm actually looking forward to getting him settled in at his place down there. I know how happy he is at school, so it's easier to let go. Well, that and we drove each other crazy this summer--which I guess is normal. That's what all the seasoned parents tell me anyway.
All of this packing of crates and moving all of one's belongings miles away just reminds me of my own college days. Damn, if I'm not sincerely jealous that it isn't me going instead.
I'll be catching up with all of the pallies this weekend--I've been M.I.A. this week and I feel out of the loop. In the meantime, Happy Friday! Be sure to take some time away from the computer. Go outside and enjoy what is left of the summer.
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Happy weekend. Off to the doc alone to get my knee drained-again :-(. And then go in to work because we all know sick days are for dead people.
If I don't find a new job soon you're going to ban my cheery self from your comments :-)
I don't like the change of seasons (except from winter to spring). It brings back too many memories of school!! Another year winding down.... but I am looking forward to cooler weather. I don't like the heat, and we bloggers will all be huddled around our computer again, snickering and giggling over our posts. I'm really looking forward to reading more posts, I've missed everyone!
Have a great weekend. :)
I always find this time of year exciting. A transition. Like I have to get moving again after the laziness of summer. It looks like Col almost got most of the house with him....but then there is always the care packages:)
Is that a mini fridge? My son keeps begging for one for his room,lol! Boys! His room is only 10 steps from the regular fridge!
My son just moved to his apartment last week, and it makes me cry every time I think about it. I'm glad you handle these things better than I do.
Blessings to Colin as he begins the next leg of his journey. Hope he doesn't live up to the literal meaning of "sophomore." I know I did, one of my few regrets.
Hope all goes well for Colin this year! I would imagine he's looking forward to being back in the school groove.
I don't even remember having a June or July. Where'd they go?
Have a wonderful trip. He's maturing and that's good. You've done an excellent job of rearing him so he is taking his steps away from the nest.
Good to hear that a growing up kid is beginning to feel ok to you. You'll enjoy the calm.
I have to say that once my kids left home I started to enjoy their company much more :)
I sure hate to see summer going
Now it really does seem like Fall when kids start getting ready to go back to school. Before you know it, the snow boots will be coming out of the closet. :(
Good luck to your son on his next school year!
xo Catherine
I kid you not. I speak only of what my eyes saw from my Maddi's dorm room window...a parent who brought their kid to college packed in a convertible Corvette. The unpack was so fast I didn't have time to snap a picture. LOL
It's great to know that your son is happy at school and that there is some amount of rest/mental break for the parents. I have three years to go before I have to wave goodbye to a college bound kid (though he swears that he will be leaving me next summer so his band can go on the Vans Warped tour - nothing wrong with dreaming big, I guess.). I know that I am now and would be three years from now, poorly equipped to ship him off. I may need your help to talk me through it.
I would love to know where summer went! Always over way too soon. Love your little weiner dog visitor below:)
You've got the best of BOTH worlds going on right now. College & HS! Life don't get much better! Looking forward to a fabulous fall season (despite the US economy) Looking forward to checking out the Astros this year! Frans Dad
He's happy at school. You love him, therefor you are are happy for him..sigh I know you are sad too. It's so hard to see them go. By the way it's still darn hot here no sign of Autumn anywhere. Good for our veggie garden, bad for me, giggle. I do hate hot xo
Helene--I hope your knee feels better, pally! AND you get a new job.
Rebecca--It's been a quiet summer on the blogs, hasn't it?? I feel like I was hardly here, but I see that there were others who were more absent than I. I guess it is good to take a break.
Mary Ann--We keep the van because it's great to move all this college stuff. For some reason, I don't think we had as much stuff as last year, believe it or not.
Melodie--It is a mini-fridge--the kids LOVE them! My kids wanted them for their rooms too and we have a teeny tiny house. Sheesh.
Violet--I'm better this year than last. Although we had some problems with his room and after we finally unpacked him, I did a little boo-hoo. I guess it's normal, right?
Vanilla--I sent him off with my warnings--you know, the ones parents always send. I'm sure he didn't listen--just like we didn't listen to our parents. Ugh.
Beaded Tail--He was really excited to see his friends again. They are all spread out over the country, so he didn't see many college friends this summer. This summer seemed to FLY, didn't it?
Pricilla--It's good to see him becoming more independent. And believe it or not, it feels good to have him let go a bit--I'm tired.
Sharkey--This year is much easier to let go. And I sorta like the room not being so stinky!!
Ann--It was hard when he came home this summer. We were on his nerves and he was on ours, but I guess that is normal. I wonder what it will be like when he moves out for good?
Catherine--Can you please not say the "S" word????! :B
Jodi--What is with that???! Criminy.
DG--That summer between high school and college is a beyotch, I'm not going to sugar-coat it. There is so much emotion and drama--I'm just gonna warn you. They are scared and so are you. Add in that they are 18 and think they know everything. I think you almost feel good sending them off to college after that. Sure you miss them, but you also see them doing well on their own. And honestly, I'm tired. And I'm ready for them to do some things on their own. You'll survive, believe me.
Jennifer--Oh, this year was FAST! Seems like the summers all are that way now--not like when we were kids. :(
Fran's Dad--I love the new marching season--such promise, such excitement! I can't wait! I can't believe how fast college is going.
Katherine--The evenings are cool and dewy--that is the only sign fall is approaching. Yeah, it's good to let go and I'm sort of ready for that. It's easy to let them go when you see them so happy. AND it's much easier the second time around. :)
I'm sure all will go well with Colin. You've raised him well, Lin!
Dumb question, but how do you tell when summer is over? Is there an official date?
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