<p>If your concern really is for your parents, then you will go home. It's not just that it will be the first time with no kids at Thanksgiving. Your Mom needs to talk to you face to face, to see your eyes when you tell her about your college life, to reassure herself that you really are okay. Right now, she probably needs to know you miss them a little and she is willing to do this. She knows what hassle and expense this entails and it is what she wants. Give her this gift if you have no other big plans.</p>
<p>Now, get busy trying to find a way to lessen the hassle. Any direct flights you could fly one way and let them drive the other? Any drivers going in the direction of your home so you can get closer? Go out and make this happen. Your Mom will cherish it, it will be good for her to have someone to fuss over.</p>
<p>I agree with keepmesane - Also, it sounds like you are ready to be home for a few days to recharge . Go home - eat well -laugh often - hug your Mom. You can do this - safe travels - from another Mom really missing a kid hug :)</p>
<p>Well, I guess I will be coming home after all. My dad pratically demanded it... It still seems like too much hassle and expense to me, but I guess, it's their money after all, and I am looking forward to seeing home and all it has to offer.</p>
<p>Good decision! Enjoy your home and family.</p>
<p>This is the first Thanksgiving our son will not be sharing with us. He is only an hour away at school. It's not distance but rather an invitation to his girlfriend's home that will keep him away. It was bound to happen at some point....but I'm the sappy mom who will miss him anyway. Can't wait for Christmas break.</p>