<p>So we took Zoosergirl to college today. Everything went smoothly. The roommate and her mom were lovely, gracious and kind. The boyfriend seemed to be present a lot and the RM didn't go to any of the events today, but that's not my problem. If they want to be in the room when ZG isn't there, fine with me. She met a kindred spirit with whom she spent the day, so that was good. The room is mind-bogglingly small and they have their beds lofted, so it's dark and cave-like, but I don't have to live there, so . . . Zoosersister cried the whole way home, which surprised me a lot but maybe shouldn't have done. I didn't cry, which was more surprising, but I miss her so much that it's almost physically painful. But I know that this too shall pass and she has tons of stuff to do this weekend and I'll speak to her on Monday. Big thanks to those sending good health vibes to Zooserbrother. He was well enough to be babysat today, so it worked!</p>
<p>zoosermom,
It may hit you tomorrow, it may never hit you (it didn't seem to bother me when older son went to college, but I was torn up when youngest flew the nest). At any rate, congrats...job well done. Enjoy your time with your younger one and HOW exciting to be "reliving" college again! Best wishes!</p>
<p>thanks so much doubleplay. I think it'll hit me on Monday when she's really not here and we have to figure out what to do next.</p>
<p>zoosermom - glad to hear it went well and zg found a compadre already. </p>
<p>For me, I had to stay out of ldgirl's room for a week or so after dropping her off last year. Just couldn't go in there...ldgirl is the fizz in the soda at our house and things were just weird without her. (My son is sooooo mellow...you never know he's around.)</p>
<p>This year was much better, was able to clean her room the day after we returned from CH. And I just rec'd a LONG email (yea!!!!) from her describing her 'wonderful' classes and professors, her 'fantastic' dorm and 'cool' roomie with whom she has already bonded. </p>
<p>Next week will likely be the hardest, but it will get better before you know it.</p>
<p>wow Idmom, that email sounds great. I'm very glad Idgirl is having a good start to the year. ZG will start classes on Monday and has all her books. She just has to find out classroom assignments on Sunday and she'll be all set. I'm quite proud of myself for not telling her to put the long pillow in front so she doesnt' fall out of the lofted bed! I have let go enough to believe that she can figure that out herself.</p>
<p>way to go, ZM! Hang in there. You are now part of a large group of proud, if occasionally bereft, parents. It sounds like ZG is off to a great start--yay! Now take good care of yourself (and Zooserbro and Zoosersis, of course).</p>
<p>ldmom, you sound just like me. I only cried a little this week when dropping DS at college for the first time. I'm fine now - as long as I stay out of his room. I made the mistake of venturing in there to look at all the things he chose to leave behind... like the sculpture he made in 4th grade that is still on display (it was really good!), and the baseball-shaped pillow he got for Christmas...</p>
<p>You done good zoosermom! glad her roomie seems delightful. I have an unread copy of "Letting Go" to lend out if interested. I can't bring myself to read the book but it is possible that I have let go quite a bit anyhow. I did miss convocation on my S's final day..and ended up sick in our hotel room watching the Ted Turner movie channel for hours. After that I took a nice bath, and drove back to my home state and was OK. I watched the convocation speech online posted at the college..ain't modern technology grand?</p>
<p>Good tip - stay away from D's room for the first few days - I think I will weep just passing it by it though...</p>
<p>I love reading others experiences about drop off day. It's truly a great thing to be able to come here and "relate" to so many things....I have a week left with D and SO much to do!!!</p>