so I had my sister over, who I don't like

[lucky513]

It will be ok and you will see how fast time goes by and then it will be thanksgiving or Hanukkah and he will be back safe in your house

[mountaingirl]

Hang in there SS, he will be fine. You have raised great kids who will do great things! What state is he going to school in? I think you said somewhere in the NE.

I'm glad you all had a nice time tonight even if it was a front. I'm sure ds1 enjoyed the visit before heading off.

[annyong]

It'll be more than ok!

Huge hugs. I know how hard this must be. But he's going to do amazingly well, and you played more than an integral role in preparing him for this.

[pantsparty]

That was really nice of you to invite him over! The holidays will be here before you know it.

[gretchenindisguise]

Is DS2 going? I didn't hear the outcome of that.

This will be good. Harder on you than him.

[sonrisa]

It won't and it will be okay. It won't because there will be times when you miss him like crazy and vice versa. It will be okay because he will get to grow and do so much and learn so much. When he comes home next time he will understand and appreciate you guys in a way he never has before. You have built such a strong base. You will still have a good relationship after this.

[sonrisa]

Will you be able to exchange his ticket for one to visit his brother in a few weeks or months? I went out by myself, but my little brother came to visit two months later. It was fantastic to see him then. We had a great time. I was able to show him around and I also had a taste of home.

[gretchenindisguise]

Princess Diana died the weekend we brought my brother to college. True story.

[sonrisa]

Aug 24, 2012 0:26:04 GMT -5 gretchenindisguise said:

Princess Diana died the weekend we brought my brother to college. True story.

I'm sure he was devastated.

[gretchenindisguise]

Aug 24, 2012 0:26:33 GMT -5 sonrisa said:

Aug 24, 2012 0:26:04 GMT -5 gretchenindisguise said:

Princess Diana died the weekend we brought my brother to college. True story.

I'm sure he was devastated.

And then my mom, my grandma and I were randomly flew into London the morning of her funeral. I had to stop my grandma from taking a bear as souvenir. True story.

I also refused to take any pictures "because she was killed by paparazzi, she doesn't need me to take more pictures!" Ah to be 16 and idealistic again.

[greylady]

Oh Sue Sue, I promise he will miss you almost as much as you miss him. Almost. It will be Ok. He's going to one of the smaller schools - he will make friends right away and love his classes, and date and have amazing (and horrifying) stories to tell you when he calls. And you will be happy and proud and cry. He is going to thrive, I know he is. You will be ok too.

[moolarkey]

I moved DD to college, got her all set up, took her to dinner and then figured I'd better hit the road 'cause I was just sure my confident, excited, independent daughter was ready to take on her new world. Her roommate was someone else she'd graduated HS from and she knew a few other kids. I did well driving home. She called us every night for the first 6 weeks or so to tell us how things were, what she did, what was new. We loved it and I figured she was calling because she was worried about us being sad and missing her. She got her BS 4 years ago, college was a fabulous experience for her and she was wildly successful. About a year ago so she told me after I dropped her off after dinner, while I figured she was out doing whatever freshman girls do when the have freedom, that she'd gone back to her room and cried. She called us every night because she was homesick. I never guessed - I figured she had so many fun, exciting things going on that she couldn't possibly miss us. I was wrong. So yes, he may not tell you but he will miss you. Call him if he doesn't call you. How are things, what is new, got everything you need? How was that exam, how's the food, etc. Even if you only chat for a couple minutes.

[sara76]

Aug 24, 2012 0:26:04 GMT -5 gretchenindisguise said:

Princess Diana died the weekend we brought my brother to college. True story.

That was the first night I lived alone in the dorms! I was a Jr but my freshman and sophomore years I lived home and went to community college. That was such a bummer.

Sue Sue, I was fine and he will be too. Hugs!

[saraandmichael]

sue, he is going to do so well. you have spent the last 18 years loving him and nurturing him and teaching him the ways of the world. he is already such a talented, motivated and intelligent young man. and because of you and all of your hard work he is going to get culture and experience in a city that i could only have dreamed of living in at his age.

and you are going to enjoy every moment of your new life with just your husband and your youngest. think of that as an opportunity to get to spend some quality time with him before he is also out into the world to spread his wings.