I only have one child. He will move in Aug 17. I've already told him I'm moving into the dorm with him. He nods his head and says, "Umm, okay." He is HS friends with his roommate. I told him my plan to move in with them; he said, "it sounds interesting." They are downplaying it but I think they are really psyched about it. It is going to be a blast for the three of us!

While parents like OP are driving home, I'll be making our bunk beds and figuring out the washing machines. Least I can do is their laundry.

Dropping off our only child at UVM later this month. We'll help her get her stuff to the room, then she's immediately off to orientation. I'm sure we'll stand there for a few minutes after she runs off to discover her new world, stunned and most likely tearing up. And then we'll go back to our hotel and leave the next morning.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why are nosey adults interested in how other people live their lives?

Pot meet kettle!

Pot meets kettle how?

The PP was so nosey in how an adult lived their life, they just had to make a post on this thread.

Making a brief statement isn't being nosey, only pointing out that OP's original post is worthless and also nosey because they came here and wrote a paragraph on it. But wouldn't expect a mouth breather like you to get that.

So you are just an insulting little troll.

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Anonymous wrote:Every family will navigate this in their own way - it is all okay. We are a hands off family - that worked. DS roommate was a very hands on family - that worked also. And we became friends!.And appreciated each other. So long as your child feels supported, however that looks to them, they will be fine.

First time in a few weeks: We arrive the day before drop off. DH hasn't yet seen campus, so DC will probably take us on a tour. We will all eat dinner together. We will help DC move in the next day. We are able to stay later, but will take our cues from DC. He will want us to leave but also stay forever. Fingers crossed that it goes as best as possible and that he will be resilient if/when there may be tough times.

GL to all!

GL to you! For most of us, there is a full spectrum of emotions all at the same time - pride, sadness, nostalgia, joy and even relief - taking your cues from kid is a good plan

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why are nosey adults interested in how other people live their lives?

Pot meet kettle!

Pot meets kettle how?

The PP was so nosey in how an adult lived their life, they just had to make a post on this thread.

Making a brief statement isn't being nosey, only pointing out that OP's original post is worthless and also nosey because they came here and wrote a paragraph on it. But wouldn't expect a mouth breather like you to get that.

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Anonymous wrote:Because we don't want to do the move in and then drive 7 hours home at night. Since we need to eat, why not take the kid and the new roommate for their last non-cafeteria meal?

The school had tons of orientation type of events and mixers planned for the day and evening. I’m with you OP, our son said goodbye, allowed hugs and pics from both of us in the parking lot and didn’t look back as we drove off.

Not every school is like your kid’s school, at all.

Certainly there are no Over The Top freshman dorm decorators in the DCUM?

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/dorm-room--408349891215351267/

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why are nosey adults interested in how other people live their lives?

Pot meet kettle!

Pot meets kettle how?

The PP was so nosey in how an adult lived their life, they just had to make a post on this thread.

Anonymous wrote:Every family will navigate this in their own way - it is all okay. We are a hands off family - that worked. DS roommate was a very hands on family - that worked also. And we became friends!.And appreciated each other. So long as your child feels supported, however that looks to them, they will be fine.

First time in a few weeks: We arrive the day before drop off. DH hasn't yet seen campus, so DC will probably take us on a tour. We will all eat dinner together. We will help DC move in the next day. We are able to stay later, but will take our cues from DC. He will want us to leave but also stay forever. Fingers crossed that it goes as best as possible and that he will be resilient if/when there may be tough times.

GL to all!