<p>I wouldn’t worry too much about ds not wanting to shop. I did most of the shopping without my ds last year since he hates to shop. I discussed what he probably needed and he said yes or no and I bought most of it without him. He was happy to have the stuff without all the shopping. </p>
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<p>Draaagggged him out this morning. Once we were out, he was fine UNTIL he got a text from his best buddy to do something better!</p>
<p>My D was like that last year, especially about packing. She always had somewhere better to go. She doesn’t like transitions, even when they are of her own making. She ended up staying up the entire night before we moved her in to get things packed. Her dad was beside himself since it was HIS car it all had to be loaded in (aside from the few things I had in mine). Everything worked out though. Wonder if your S has a little transition anxiety.</p>
<p>My son is surely having some anxiety. He had emergency surgery last week to repair a dislocated clavicle that was behind his sternum. He gets to live in a sling for two months. :(</p>
<p>He is kind of a homebody to start. </p>
<p>Back on track…I do think that he will have the time of his life.</p>
<p>I, too, was excited when our daughter when went off to college two years ago. Okay, so I might be living a bit vicariously, but that makes it even more fun! Since I didn’t attend a four year, residential college, I was thrilled that she got to experience the whole enchilada. I still am!</p>
<p>I shamelessly live vicariously through my daughter and am thrilled to see her have this experience. I am also nervous as heck for her safety but that is what prayers and lots of preparation are for I guess. She leaves Saturday!!</p>
<p>When I went to college 1200 miles, I stayed and never came home for the entire summer vacation (just a week or two here and there). I met the love of my life and we starting living together after freshman year (still married). I am a little worried about this possibility for my son too, so that part has me sad.</p>
<p>Thanks to those who cautioned me about a letdown. I do think it will be harder for her than it was for me—I jumped in with both feet, and she does not like new things. I am prepared for teary phone calls for awhile. That said–I do think she is in the best place for her personality. And it’s not like she wants to stay here and go to WVU. She knows this is the next step. Thankfully she’s getting a little bored with summer and with being told what to do. :-)</p>
<p>I was so glad to read this thread. I was starting to think I’m not normal…Everyone has been asking me if I’m sad my DS (oldest child) is going to college. I also have a 15 yo DD and a 9 yo DS (plus a loving husband and three very large dogs). So, in fairness I’m nowhere close to having an empty nest.</p>
<p>However, I live for my kids (I do have a meaningful career and a very full life but my kids have always come first and the vast majority of my time is dedicated to them) so I expected to be crazed about taking my son 18 hours from home next week. Like most of you though, I am crazy excited for him. I watched him work so hard the past 4 years to be able to go to a school like the one he is attending and then I agonized through the college admissions process with him. So, now, to be able to shop and pack and take him to orientation is the fun part. Plus, he loves his roomate which is definitely a bonus. </p>
<p>I also think my son’s school has done an excellent job preparing our kids for the start of college. We have received books and mailings, I got a call from a local parent whose son attends, my son’s advisor walked him through the registration process…they even do a session on “letting go” for parents during orientation. </p>
<p>The only moment of sadness thus far has been watching my son say goodbye to his high school friends as they leave for various schools. They are also like son’s to me and it’s tough to see 18 year old, 6 feet tall tough guys cry.</p>
<p>Maybe this will be harder than I think but with texting and Skype (and pre-purchased parents weekend, Thanksgiving and Christmas plane tickets)…I am more excited for DS than sad.</p>
<p>Good Luck to all…</p>