Until the end and the beginning. Two weeks until I’m broken hearted and happy with anticipation. Two weeks until my first child goes off to college. Although I have been a bit sad about it, I couldn’t help but be excited for her as we shopped for dorm essentials tonight. I know she’s in for a big adventure, and I raised her to be independent so ultimately how can I really be anything but thrilled that she’s going to go out on her own to discover the person she is meant to be?
You'll be okay. She will be too. Just be there for when she needs you. =) (I know I did not appreciate everything my parents had done for me until I was out of the house. hehe)
Good shot, How far will she be away? I know it is tough, but believe me it will open up a whole new chapter in your relationship with your daughter. She will start appreciating you so much more and become a little closer to you in a different way. Good luck my friend.
It looks like you already got the stuff but I saw an all in one, Coffee maker, microwave and grill on top and it is all together. Penneys had it. Being an organizational nut, I almost bought it and I don't even need it. LOL
How exciting! Good luck to her!
I remember the day we dropped our son off I had those same mixed feelings... it's a little hard at first but those 4 years fly by! :)
@lisjam1 You are the best , a discount at Penney's , I have reached my goal in life. LOL IU. , that is only one hour a way. That is perfect for her and close enough for you to handle emergencies. Like dead batteries and things like that. I know some of the security guys down there , if you need a surveillance done . LOL. Hang in there, it will be great
@sarasdadandmom Would I be pathetic if I admitted I’m looking forward to some stops at Oliver Winery on the way back and forth for visits? I could probably use some surveillance. Katy’s not one party or get into trouble, but she’s a space cadet at times. I worry about her doing stupid things like thinking it’s okay to walk back to her dorm alone at night “just this once”. She’s tired of hearing our lectures.
@lisjam1 Please have her to give me a call and I can give her a few cases that may change her mind. IU is as safe as most schools but please talk her into getting a mace device for her key ring. It would just give her a little time if something would happen and it would give you peace of mind.
You know it's just as hard to send off a son- our first went to Pratt in Brooklyn. I know he didn't tell me a lot of stuff, but my goodness, it was strange to think I had a "child" in college! It's a very interesting transition from being raised to be independent to actually being independent. But if you don't take small steps back a little at a time, you're crippling them for life. Freshman year is always a learning curve for everybody- but I'm sure you'll all come through with flying colors! Nice shot for the memory!
Keep lecturing to her. She'll tell you she understands and knows but when she is away she will remember all that you told her. But as Sara's Dad said, some examples wouldn't hurt. As for blubbering after you drop her off, if you are normal, you will blubber. :-) When we dropped our daughter off at college, four hours away, we had tears in our eyes for much of the trip home. Not an easy thing to have your daughter on her own after having under your roof her whole life.
This looks like my house! My oldest is off to IU for his freshman year too and we take him down to Bloomington on Sunday. We've had to run back and forth a few times this summer and almost every time we've pulled off at Oliver Winery for a bottle or six to take home with us. Hee hee!! I love that place! Best wishes for your daughter at IU!
I remember the day we dropped our son off I had those same mixed feelings... it's a little hard at first but those 4 years fly by! :)
But, you will be fine and so will she!