<p>S1 is graduating from his school of choice and is in the middle of acceptances/visits for grad school. S2 got into his school of choice(undergrad) and is waiting to hear from a few others and to hear about merit aid. D just registered for her senior year of High school. </p>
<p>S1 graduates from college 1 week (actually 5 days) after S2 does from High School. (And S1 is 2000 miles away.) S2 has his spring sports conference, sections and state (hopefully) to train for along with looking for a job, Ap tests, ..... the list seems endless.</p>
<p>Wife and I have started to try and plan out our spring and summer and quite frankly have no idea how we will get everything done for college visits and graduation (both S's), moving to summer job (S1), moving to new school (both S's) and having a little family time before they all disperse across the country. While not neglecting D. </p>
<p>We feel burned out and are just starting the process. We are excited that our kids are realizing their plans but also sad they will all be gone soon. </p>
<p>How do others in the same or similar situations deal with everything??</p>
<p>Congratulations! Was the story of my life for many years. Now down to one at college and one in high school and yes, they will be graduating the same general time and we’ll go to both ceremonies “God willin’ and if the crik don’t rise”. Those are the happy problems in life to have.</p>
<p>D just has to realize that her day will come–and she will have a lot more of your attention while doing it. Take her on some of the visits and let her see the campus but then maybe while you son is sitting in on a class or whatever, take her shopping or get a pedicure or whatever she likes to do.</p>
<p>You certainly have a full plate. I feel your stress just reading your post. Hang in there. Just try to focus on one event at a time that needs to be planned.</p>
<p>We’ve had an empty nest for 1-1/2 years. I’m not adjusting well, but I think I’m in the minority.</p>
<p>One day at a time helps. D may be more organized and you will be more experienced. It will help for her to see the colleges and know what she does and does not want.</p>
<p>I don’t have 3 kids so maybe it is just my take. It seems that your oldest S is the one who needs the least of your time. He must be 21 so he may be able to rent a van (or find someone with one to hire), get some friends to help him move, look for a new place via the ads, etc. He got your attention when he went to collage the first time now it is time to focus on S2 and D. </p>
<p>You have to make sure S2 is set to go to college. You didn’t say where his going to school but many people ship the dorm stuff or prebuy at BBBY and pick it up nearby the school on move in day. </p>
<p>College visits for your D typically start in spring and summer but can still be done in the fall when S1 and S2 are in school. </p>
<p>I don’t think D should be at the bottom of the who needs your attention more.</p>
<p>You many have to divide and conquer to get everything done. Good luck.</p>
<p>^ agreed. S1 should be able to handle most everything on his own and need mostly just money and sounding board. S2 would be my main priority until the college choice is sealed and D can have some summer time for college tours after S2 has committed - then switch back to S2 for move in and then back to D for more college visits in the fall!</p>
to get everything done. Good luck.</p>