Reply to Sons: Packing for college

Forum Index » College and University Discussion

Reply to "Sons: Packing for college"

Subject:

Emoticons





More smilies

Text Color: Font: Close Marks

[quote=Anonymous]Typical :).  My firstborn is a rising college Freshmen too.  If I ask about anything for the dorm--met with don't care.  I think you guys will need a rug--zero interest.  He has talked to his roommate over the phone and they seem perfect for each other---both don't give a sh*t. Lol.  He told me they were going to decide who was bringing what but with another call--but they had one last week and I guess that didn't happen. I don't want to be 'Southern girl dorm mom' so not pushing.  Thankfully, room comes with a mini fridge and microwave so really isn't much or any shared stuff needed.

I have work from home in upstairs attic so I have been buying essentials and putting them up here---mattress topper, box fan (no AC), new sheets/towels/pillows, laundry backpack/shower caddy, power strip, etc. School supplies, toiletries/medicine, tissues, etc.  I also printed some hard copies of family/friend photos and poster of beloved dog and favorite sports team.  If he wants to put any up, he can.  He has been this way pretty much his whole life---but he is very pleased and thankful afterwards. He is very independent/resourceful--metro to HS, takes care of all academics/applications himself,

I just am taking over--and he will pack his clothes--that's it.  If they end up in a big heap or trash bag. Oh well.  The last thing my husband and I want to do is a Target run with the 1,700 other Freshmen. I'd rather just take what he's not using back home with us.  We are throwing an extra 4X7 rug in car and will only bring it up if they decide they want it.

It sounds like a lot, but it is just one tiny space in corner of office and all of this stuff will easily fit in our vehicle--just the essentials.  I am always a last minute vacation packer so that part he got from me--but I have made sure to order things early and I am prepared that way.

I'm laughing at 'only thing he did was pick out some bedding in a gray color'...that is exactly the only thing my kid did.

[/quote]

Options

	Disable HTML in this message
	Disable BB Code in this message
	Disable smilies in this message

Review message

Search Recent Topics Hottest Topics