got most of the kid's stuff packed and set to go

[medicmommy]

I cannot even imagine. My kid decided to stay close to home at least for now. Her friends are leaving this week and I'm a fucking mess about it.

[angelaa73]

he's going to love it!

[-Moe-]

he'll have fun and you get to go to a cool city to visit. win win!

[flex]

I'm with Ang--he's going to love it. I moved up to Alaska, away from family and friends, and I'm so glad I did. It opened a whole new world for me. I think all kids should leave home for awhile and get out on their own.

It's going to be okay, sue. This is what parenthood is all about.

[joenali]

I hope he survives doing things on his own. He should have packed all his things!

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Aug 19, 2012 10:56:21 GMT -5 @cse1960 said:

Ds2 is really suffering; he and ds1 are so close, and their break is going to be the hardest, on both of them.

Thankfully we live in a time that will allow them to stay in constant contact... Skype/Face Time, FB, text messages, phone calls, ect. (I can't imagine what it was like before the convenience of instant communication). It will be an adjustment for them, but they won't lose each other.