Tag Archives: college Three years ago, when I had a freshman in college and a sophomore in high school, the reality of becoming an empty nester was looming. I had no idea what living in an empty nest would be like. After years of stay-at-home-mothering, filled with action-packed days and nights, grocery shopping, school volunteering, chauffeuring, and laundry,…  It’s only been two days since we left Mini-Me at college, and the care package already arrived. How I know this is because of the ALL CAPS text I received this morning, “OMG, THANK YOU SOOO MUCH! I LOVE IT! YOU’RE THE BEST!” I won’t argue there. In addition to phone calls and texting, sending…  Whether it’s your first going off to college or perhaps your last, which is our situation, there are many issues and concerns that arise. It’s important for parents and their college bound students to be aware so that good choices can be made. So much to read, yet so little time, so I picked the…  Lots to talk about before Mini-Me leaves for college. Even though she’s heard the speech, I wouldn’t be able to sleep at night if I didn’t say it, yet again. I cringe as the words come out of my mouth, knowing what’s coming, “Mom, you don’t have to tell me this. I’m not stupid.” But,…  By now you’ve probably bought most, if not all, of the items you think your child (young adult) will need for his/her dorm room. I, on the other hand, have purchased almost nothing. (That’s going to change as soon as I finish this post. Promise!) Yes, I’m completely in denial that my baby girl… |
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