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<p>mamom - I am feeling jealous about move-in day too. H is driving down with S. I was recently going to fly down and drive back with H, now I can’t because I am temping. I could however fly down and fly back, but that would pretty much be all the $$ I am going to make temping, ha ha. Parents weekend is 4 weeks later and H&I are going.</p>

<p>I just want to make sure everything is set up. S is pretty good about stuff, but I don’t want to buy it and find it stuffed under the bed or closet because S is busy. He does have a single but it’s better to be organized.</p>

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<p>If there was a thread for funniest email from a college, this one that D received today would be right up there:</p>

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<p>Missy - while I’m a huge ‘potterphile’ so I appreciate the school thinking of this…really?!? That’s lol funny!! “Welcome to college where you are an adult and your parents can’t tell you what to do anymore, and btw you may NOT leave campus to see the midnight showing of a wizarding movie”. Perhaps the 2015 Facebook page had rumblings of a breakout to see the movie and the school decided to head it off. They could have just added it to the schedule as a group activity and been done. :)</p>

<p>In other news, what time is the party Amanda? ;)</p>

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<p>Yes, they would have earned quite a few cool points had they done that.</p>

<p>But I guess it was necessary to explain their rule to the extent they had a rule. Otherwise the kids would (rightfully) think, “I’m 18, I can go out if I want to.”</p>

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<p>To quote the Deltas, “Road trip. Road trip. Road trip.” *<br>
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My favorite kind. </p>

<p>I must be regretting the lack of a misspent youth and trying to make up for it now. :wink: </p>

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<li>Wow, Doc Hollywood and Animal House. I may have been watching too many movies lately.</li>
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<p>Okay Kinder, I’m packing the car. According to google maps, Ill be there around 11 pm…</p>

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<p>The door is unlocked. Food, beer, soda in the fridge. The dog friendly. Hang right at the kitchen, the bed is made up.*</p>

<p>*Actually this is true most of the time. My idea when I was young was that I would be a real grown up if someone some day came to my front door and needed a bed for the night and I could usher them into a guest room already made up/with no fuss. Not sure where I came up with it, but have tried to manage my life/house like that.</p>

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<p>Ohiomom - hoping your mom recovers quickly from “just pneumonia” and that your sibs step up to the plate. Where’s that frying pan when you need it?</p>

<p>AmandaK - my H and I don’t travel all that well together either. I’ve been telling everyone that 16 hours in the car with us will cure DD of any last minute hesitation she has about move-in day. I’m thinking the only thing that might preserve my sanity (and marriage) might be noise-canceling headphones for all 3 of us.</p>

<p>Missy - love the HP reference. I am traveling next week so had to give up my ticket to the midnight premiere. DD2 and I typically go with some of her friends and a couple of the other moms. This year, none of the moms can go so we are all sad. </p>

<p>Welcome, TexBlondie! And Cgpm - you don’t mean Pflugerville, do you? My family lived in Round Rock for a couple of years so Im trying to remember what is between RR and Austin. </p>

<p>Happy birthday to VAMom’s S!</p>

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<p>I love this thread. (I’m still not participating much, but I love it.)</p>

<p>It’s a glorious morning in Sydney - clear skies, but freezing (9C, which is cold for us). D is still in bed; still no word for her about residence halls. She did receive her official copy of ‘The Iliad’ to read (re-read, in her case) for LitHum via a regional pre-orientation session recently, so that is underway. Otherwise, our family is just trying to enjoy this time - although the odd ‘toddler/separation anxiety’ behaviour does seem to peek out every once in awhile … . Oh well. The wheel still turns!</p>

<p>Best regards to all.</p>

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<p>Saw the “awesome” new thread when kathiep started it early on 7/1/11(thanks kathiep!) Then went camping in northern WI w/out internet for the holiday weekend. Then got the devastating news that D’s boyfriend’s little sister (his only sibling) passed away suddenly on July 3. 10 years old, had an asthma attack which led to respiratory arrest & she essentially died in her father’s arms. D’s having a rough time - trying to be strong but facing such sadness. </p>

<p>Attended the little girl’s funeral today - it was absolutely heartbreaking, but a beautiful celebration of her short life. So, that’s why I’ve not posted all week :(</p>

<p>Would appreciate your prayers for this family.</p>

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<p>Kinderny–I soooo want to come for a visit…
Whats the closet airport so I can rent a car…
amybe a few can come at the same time…
We will pay for the junk food and booze hahahhahahahah</p>

<p>Oh wait–
we have to wait until AFTER they move in—
ok October???</p>

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<p>Mommylaw===such a tragic loss. I’ve been to a child’s funeral before and it’s the saddest of all circumstances. Sending prayers to the family.</p>

<p>Cgpm----Howdy neighbor! My mother wanted the D to go to Southwestern when she was in middle school, but that was when my D’s career path started to show, besides she’s auditioned next to so many of their coed’s that I think she’s ready for a change! It breaks my heart that I won’t get to see her perform…with some exceptions of course.</p>

<p>Thanks to all for the warm welcome. </p>

<p>I did mean to just put her stuff in the room on the early night. I will need all the time I can get till move in day! She is a great kid and a real pleasure to be around, so I will miss her company tremendously. But, I get a chance to visit a different place and culture.</p>

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<p>Mommylaw - what devastating news. I cannot imagine. Prayers and hugs coming your way.</p>

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<p>Mommylaw,</p>

<p>Thanks for sharing with us about your D’s boyfriends sister! This must have been a very hard week for all involved.</p>

<p>My D has asthma, has had it for years, and has a long and complicated story around it. When I read your story I thought, there but for the Grace of God go I… I feel bad for that young girls father.</p>

<p>everyone should give their kids hugs tonight, even cyber ones.</p>

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<p>Mommylaw~sending my prayers to your Daughter’s Bf family. What an horrible tragedy!</p>

<p>**<em>♪♫</em>Happy Birthday To VAmom’s <em>♪♫</em>
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<p>Ohiomom~Sending well wishes for you mom. A a BF says you have earned the jewl on your crown :)</p>

<p>Kinderny~As an empty nester i will be available to visit as well…end of September sounds great to me.The foliage should get awesome by you :)</p>

<p>S2 has his dorm, his roommate, his summer reading book…we are set!</p>

<p>Regarding shopping, last year we made three lists:</p>

<p>-to bring with us (so he did not forget anything)
-to buy in college town (to help us stay cool in the craziness)
-to hold off, and see if he really needs it.(we ended up buying a kettle through amazon)</p>

<p>We got there a day early to shop…everyone will shop moving day!
I even strategically book the hotel so we could beat the traffic towards his dorm ;)</p>

<p>I had pre-ordered the fridge and filing cabinet, so those were easy pick up no line at cash register :)</p>

<p>Regarding dorm deco, S1 went with plaid in brick and brown colors very Ralph Lauren/British feel. I had bought the comforter and pillows at Ikea (best price/quality), Duvet cover and pillow covers at PB. The sheets were the Tee shirt type-like :)</p>

<p>The one thing S1 was insistent about was the ironing board and the iron. We settle on one of those small sewing ironing board . He actually used it a lot, so did his friends.</p>

<p>Because we went through this last year S2 basically gave me total control of the shopping. So I will buy the same things in a slightly different style to match his personality :)</p>

<p>The tough part for us will be to come home to a quiet house and our student empty bedroom. Let’s not go there quite yet!</p>

<p>Cheers to all and special {{HUGS}} to the ones who need them.</p>

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<p>Mommylaw: It is incredibly sad when a child dies. I will pray for the little girl’s family and for your daughter as she copes with the loss.</p>

<p>Thanks to all of you for your kind get well wishes for my mom. Hoping she’s on the mend and out of the hospital soon!!</p>

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<p>2education: Where did you pre-order the fridge? We didn’t do this for S1, just bought it and took it with us, but I think it might be a good idea for S2.</p>

<p>AmandaK: I can’t believe your dad climbed up on the roof to watch fireworks! Yikes!</p>

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<p>Mommylaw: I’m so sorry to hear about the little girl. What a horrible tragedy. I’ll keep the family and yours in my thoughts.</p>

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<p>Ohiomom~ We ordered it at walmart.com
When are you planning to get to college town?</p>

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<p>mommylaw: what a tragedy. Sending prayers your way.</p>

<p>Been working 10 hours days and haven’t had time to keep up properly in this thread. As some of you know, I work for my national sorority. Our National Leadership Conference is next week, so life has been crazy. I leave Tuesday, which also happens to be DH’s last day on the job at City Hall. He doesn’t start his new job until July 18 so he and DS2 will have some bonding time, including the Harry Potter premiere, rebuilding the treehouse/swingset in our backyard for our grandson and preparing the jet ski for a trip to my mom’s lake house.</p>

<p>IB results were good enough for the credits DS2 expected. He was hoping for a 6, but got a 5 and it’s all the same credit.</p>

<p>And his suitemates have changed. Apparently, the two guys in the other bedroom both joined fraternities and are moving in to a house. One new suitemate is from Chicago and the other is from 20 miles away from us. DS2 and roommate have FB friended him and they plan to get together. My FB stalking leads me to believe these suitemates might be a better fit than the first two. No drinking pictures on their pages and diverse groups of friends, much like their group from HS.</p>