College Move In Day was rough

Stinsok · #1 08-15-2010, 06:56 AM

We moved my little girl into the University Of Alabama yesterday. Sure doesn't seem like she should be that old.

FL Knifemaker · #2 08-15-2010, 07:13 AM

They grow up fast!! Mine is driving to school in Tampa every day.

TechJunky · #3 08-15-2010, 07:37 AM

If it makes you feel any better, it's not easy on the kids either. When I moved to college for the first time (coming up on 7 years ago...wow), even though I was only about half an hour away from home, it was a bit upsetting. I had never lived away from home before, no matter the distance. Now I live 8 hours away from home...wish I were back only 30 minutes from my parents again.

i_got_a_mohawk · #4 08-15-2010, 07:39 AM

Distance will make the heart fonder.

You should be proud of her achievements. You've clearly laid the groundwork for a solid and productive life ahead, good job!

Stinsok · #5 08-15-2010, 07:43 AM

It was rough on her as well. Fortunately, she lives in an honors dorm with a close friend and there are several classmates that live within walking distance. If not for that, we may have considered other options.

**Staccato** · #6 08-15-2010, 07:48 AM

Sure sounds like a great choice of schools. It's a blessing in many ways.

Phones were old fashioned with wires/cords, or required a quarter during my college days in Mississippi. Mobile phones were for the very wealthy in those days...