Emma is participating in Freshman Orientation today, and I am playing hooky from the sessions for parents. I am sitting in the library (yep!) which has all the academic trappings enclosed in a quaint building overlooking a beautiful quad. It's amazing to think that Emma will be sitting here researching topics and checking her facebook - - - probably not in that order . . . The theme of the orientation is "iPOST". Kids and parents alike have cell phones in hand, checking in with each other or with the parent who isn't present. I, myself, placed a long text message to Emma at lunch (kids and parents ate at different locations) to tell her about my conversations with the housing folks.
I can only imagine what the college experience will be like for your little ones -- wrist phones? holographic communication? virtual tours using holographic versions of themselves?
Time will tell. In fact, I have to go -- it's time for "Sweet Goodbye's" where we share ice cream and I leave her here overnight.
Deep breath! Some things never change . . .
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Oh Julie,
I have a small mist developing in my eyes, realizing that my time will soon be here as well. On your drive home I hope you've reflected upon how your beatiful, responsible, self-sufficient daughter came to be the person she is today and give yourself a great big pat on the back! I haven't known you that long, but I do know in my heart that all of those things (and more) are true!
See you this weekend!
**Beatrice**
Hey Julie-
I have a slight mist developing in my eyes as well...and my daughter is two. I think it's more that your comment brought back memories of when my parents dropped me off and we had to say goodbye. It still gets to me and I loved college! Ah, such is the path of growing up.
But yes, I'd agree with you that by the time the little ones grow up, things will have changed quite a bit - and your eery projections might not be too far off track!
At any rate, good luck, be brave, and remember...she'll always come back~
Kate
Hi Julie,
Yes, I can attest to that. I went and I came back. No worries...letting go is always difficult, but know that your voice will be talking to her in the back of her mind even when your not there. It is in these moments when character is built and tested.
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