Facebook posts of friends dropping their kids off at college making me teary

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I feel like a brand new kindergarten mom again with this transition! It’s hard!

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OP. I dropped my oldest off two years ago and was a wreck in the weeks leading up to it. I was crying almost nightly at the thought of him leaving.

Then, an acquaintance lost her son of the same age in a horrible accident. My entire perspective shifted. We are so lucky to be able to send our kids to college out in to the world. It is a gift many parents don't get.

I still missed my son when he was gone, but I appreciate the chance to see him make his own way in the world. And as others have mentioned, the relationship you can develop with your adult children is very rewarding.

This transition is emotional, but appreciate the fact you are getting to make it.

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Anonymous wrote:Yes, I remember feeling that way anticipating sadness when I dropped them off at college.

Now that the time is approaching in a few weeks, I cannot fricking wait!! DD has turned into a constant combatant and a general bitter pill. If I could drop her off early I would

I would drop my rising HS senior off right now if someone would take her early!

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My older kid was very pleasant the summer before he left, and he was so excited about college. I was happy for him. It wasn't really bittersweet at all.

Middle kid leaves in August and so far is also being really sweet, so I am assuming more of the same.

Youngest better watch out, because there is no way I make it through three kids without any weepiness. Sorry, youngest!

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Anonymous wrote:Huh? It’s June. Who is getting dropped off at college? My kid starts early, and that’s in mid August.

They are doing summer clssses.

[Anonymous]

Our daughter just finished her first year. Last year at this time, elation at the news that she would get to go to her campus for college at all overtook any sadness I felt. We missed her and Covid made things harder, but I was overall relieved and happy that she got to go to school.

[Anonymous]

Only the athletes go in June. Don’t feel bad for them. They have full scholarships and a great built in support group. It’s the august kids that will be headed off into the expensive world of the unknown.

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Anonymous wrote:Yes, I remember feeling that way anticipating sadness when I dropped them off at college.

Now that the time is approaching in a few weeks, I cannot fricking wait!! DD has turned into a constant combatant and a general bitter pill. If I could drop her off early I would

+1. My mother warned me that this would happen with DS. They’re asserting independence and preparing to leave you. It’s easier to leave if they’re angry/annoyed.

DS is driving us crazy. I can’t wait to pack the car and take him to school!!

"Soiling the nest" https://parentsguidetothecollegepuzzle.com/2018/08/09/why-your-soon-to-be-college-student-is-soiling-the-nest/

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Anonymous wrote:Only the athletes go in June. Don’t feel bad for them. They have full scholarships and a great built in support group. It’s the august kids that will be headed off into the expensive world of the unknown.

Not all athletes have scholarships

[Anonymous]

I've been avoiding this thread because I get uncontrollably emotional thinking about my first born going off to college this fall. He just turned 18 and the time has flown by.

I just took him to the pediatrician for the last time. While I was waiting for him in the waiting room, a couple came in with their newborn in the carrier. 18 years ago, that was me. I was flooded with emotions and memories. It's overwhelming to love another human being so much, watch him grown into a young adult, and contemplate how much I will miss him when he's gone.

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Anonymous wrote:I've been avoiding this thread because I get uncontrollably emotional thinking about my first born going off to college this fall. He just turned 18 and the time has flown by.

I just took him to the pediatrician for the last time. While I was waiting for him in the waiting room, a couple came in with their newborn in the carrier. 18 years ago, that was me. I was flooded with emotions and memories. It's overwhelming to love another human being so much, watch him grown into a young adult, and contemplate how much I will miss him when he's gone.

On the plus side, the days when they're coming home allowing to recapture the feeling of jubilation you haven't had since you were a little kid waking up on your birthday (or Christmas if you celebrate)

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I've been avoiding this thread because I get uncontrollably emotional thinking about my first born going off to college this fall. He just turned 18 and the time has flown by.

I just took him to the pediatrician for the last time. While I was waiting for him in the waiting room, a couple came in with their newborn in the carrier. 18 years ago, that was me. I was flooded with emotions and memories. It's overwhelming to love another human being so much, watch him grown into a young adult, and contemplate how much I will miss him when he's gone.

On the plus side, the days when they're coming home allowing to recapture the feeling of jubilation you haven't had since you were a little kid waking up on your birthday (or Christmas if you celebrate)

NP- interesting! I didn’t think about this.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP. I dropped my oldest off two years ago and was a wreck in the weeks leading up to it. I was crying almost nightly at the thought of him leaving.

Then, an acquaintance lost her son of the same age in a horrible accident. My entire perspective shifted. We are so lucky to be able to send our kids to college out in to the world. It is a gift many parents don't get.

I still missed my son when he was gone, but I appreciate the chance to see him make his own way in the world. And as others have mentioned, the relationship you can develop with your adult children is very rewarding.

This transition is emotional, but appreciate the fact you are getting to make it.

I always try to think this way: I GET to drop my kid off at college. Could be a lot worse. We almost didn't get to have him so I focus on this.

[Anonymous]

Holy sh**. This post just made me cry. Mine is only entering Junior year.

Waiting room in pediatrician mom you should write a short story or some such!

[Anonymous]

Twins leaving in what 7 weeks? maybe less? I am not counting the days and I will not shed a tear until I drive away from campus. Then not sure how I will stop crying, god I wish I could get a puppy but already have too many dogs LOL