Well, that was a short 3 weeks. D is returning to school tomorrow morning after a send-off dinner at her Dad’s house this evening. She and I spent her first week home going to the beach and eating fried clams, going to the drive-in, and just hanging in watching chick flicks and then some time here and there between her other obligations, which included working many, many days to supplement her research stipend. Today we had mani-pedis and a hug, and she’s off…gonna miss my girl but she is confident and happy and is looking forward to going back, which is a relief after the difficult freshman start of last year…and I’m more comfortable with my empty nest as well!
WHat an uplifting, positive post! There are lots of parents struggling with their kids just having left for freshman year, and I hope they all see this. Thanks for sharing – so glad it’s all working out well for you and your girl.
Thanks @cameo43 , I hadn’t thought about how it might be a positive for first year parents. The hardest part for me was assuming she’d be home all summer only to find out that the 15 weeks turned into 2 at the beginning and 3 at the end…wow, that was a tough reality. But in the end, its all good. Give them wings and watch them fly 
It is so great that it all came together for your daughter @NEPatsGirl, I remember the rough start last year.
I suddenly feel like the year flew by so fast!