Results 1 to 8 of 8
  1. #1
    Puppy trueby's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2014
    Location
    Wa. state
    Posts
    36
    Thanked: 11

    DS left for college

    It's been five days since DS left for college...and this is my first dry day! Anybody else have kids head off this year? There is so much that goes into the preparations and packing that I wasn't really prepared for just how emotional I would feel. He's my first to go and a really great kid. I know he will have a great time and he's only 2 hours away but boy do I miss him. I have only got a few quick texts so far. I can tell he doesn't want to be bothered so I'm trying to give him some space but it's sooo hard!

  2. #2
    House Broken bestadmom's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2014
    Posts
    131
    Thanked: 90
    It's hard.

    I've got a college senior planning to go to grad school and high school senior going away next year. I'm trying to prepare for living with only Lucy the Lab. I get choked up all the time.

    My girls text and Tess, my older one, has basically texted a blow by blow account of each day for the past three years so I never feel too far.
    Boys aren't such great communicators do I feel your pain.

    I hope you settle in to a routine and know he's having a blast. You'll hear from him when he needs money. Not sure if that's a good thing.....

  3. #3
    Senior Dog POPTOP's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2014
    Location
    Illinois
    Posts
    10,985
    Thanked: 6722
    Oh, not looking forward to GS going next year. His Mom is going to be a wreck.

  4. #4
    Puppy trueby's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2014
    Location
    Wa. state
    Posts
    36
    Thanked: 11
    I'm sure he'll call when he needs money, or come home to see his GF. Even though I still have my DD here it's interesting how much things change. My DH seems cool as cucumber about everything. I know he misses him too but he says just give him space he's trying to grow up. I suppose it's better than him calling home all time and saying it sucks.

  5. #5
    Senior Dog Georgia's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2014
    Location
    Centreville, VA
    Posts
    998
    Thanked: 639
    It is hard. My son is in his third year of college and this past summer he stayed at school to work. He got a position as a research assistant for one of his professors which was great for him but I really missed him. It does help though when you know they're happy. My daughter graduated from college in 2013 and moved back home. She's working and saving money. When she moves out she wants to buy a condo and not rent. Hopefully she will meet her goal! The year DH and I were empty nesters, we spoiled Sam rotten. The skin-kids just shook their heads at us like we went off the deep end. Instead of games or concerts or other kid-oriented activities, we searched for cool dog parks, swimming holes and hiking spots. Then we would text them pictures of the dog enjoying his outing!
    Hidden Content
    Sam and Frank

  6. #6
    Senior Dog Nancy0's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2014
    Location
    San Diego
    Posts
    913
    Thanked: 865
    My son left in august. I cried for a week. My daughter left a few years earlier. My daughter texts daily. My son not so much. I miss them both.

  7. #7
    Senior Dog Maxx&Emma's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2014
    Location
    SE, PA
    Posts
    4,406
    Thanked: 1992
    It was my youngest leaving that really got to me. He didn't go that far for his under-grad work or even for medical school, I think it was just the thought they had grown up and that I would never really have ANY kids home for good again. I always remind myself of the alternative, how blessed I am that my kids have gone on to do the things they love and how bright their futures are. I have friends with children that were not as lucky, their futures seem dark and sad. There but for the grace of God, go I...
    Hidden Content

    Tammy
    Maxx and Emma Jean

    Ozzy - 10/2002 - 06/2011 - Rest well my sweet boy. You are forever remembered, forever missed, forever in my heart.

  8. #8
    Real Retriever BogeyBaby's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2014
    Location
    So Cal
    Posts
    268
    Thanked: 143
    My DD (now married) is in her 2nd year of grad school. She came home only one summer during her undergrad years. So she's been gone a long time. I keep up with her on Facebook and we play Words with Friends often so I know she's around. She visits a few times a year.

    My DS leaves this coming Saturday for his second year at college. IDK if he'll be home again next summer or just what. He does come home for holidays. He's a good son--he calls me as he's walking home from his afternoon classes (doesn't do FB much).

 



Not a Member of the Labrador Retriever Chat Forums Yet?
Register for Free and Share Your Labrador Retriever Photos

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •