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Post by crazy4pink on Aug 17, 2012 21:08:11 GMT -5
... my 1st born left for college today  I have been crying all week (well, for the past few months really). He is only going 45 minutes away so I know its not as far as Susan's daughter, but I am still sad. I will see him several times a month and on holidays but that does not comfort me right now. I just want to feel sorry for myself for a little bit. Cindy |
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Post by Cat on Aug 17, 2012 21:36:03 GMT -5
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Post by actos on Aug 17, 2012 22:17:47 GMT -5
They grow up way to fast. I was a basket case when # 4 left for college and I had the empty nest. My only advice is try to keep busy. It is hard but they need to grow up and make there own choices. I will be thinking of you. Hugs Deborah
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2012 23:34:26 GMT -5
Aw, Cindy...here's lots of  from me! When we left my younger daughter at Brigham Young University, I cried all of the way through the salt flats to the Nevada border! We made the excuse of "checking out a new car" to go see her only 6 weeks later, and then we got a little tougher as time went on! Hang in there...you'll find another purpose for his room soon enough!  (But right now you definitely have my sympathy!) |
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Post by AnnaMatrix on Aug 18, 2012 9:19:04 GMT -5
Oh, Cindy!! I'm sorry you're hurting. I don't have kids, so can't imagine how tough this is.... I'm sure it will get better over time, and that he'll make you proud with how much he grows up on his own. Meanwhile, have a good cry when you need it, and know you can have a virtual hug whenever you need it, too! Gail |
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Post by yankeegirl on Aug 19, 2012 15:00:23 GMT -5
Oh, Cindy, I can still remember the day I left my oldest at college, 4 hrs. away.......I cried all the way home, too! Try to think about how joyful and fun it will be when you get to see him again! And know that it will get easier over time......although I don't think it ever goes away! That oldest dd of mine now lives in Los Angeles, 3000 miles away......and I cry every time she gets on a plane after a visit!!! So I think you are normal! One thing that helped me was to send at least one card every week in the mail....no mater how high tech they are, they all still love actual mail in their boxes! And care packages! That might help you to get through this rough time!
Big hugs to you!
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Post by midmiscrapper on Aug 19, 2012 18:34:46 GMT -5
Totally allowed, Cindy!! I understand. I know I will be a basket case when my son leaves for college in 4 years!! I don't even like to think about it now! It will get easier, but I know right now, today is hard. Pam |
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Post by starry43 on Aug 19, 2012 19:29:51 GMT -5
Sending to you. Suzanne |
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Post by crazy4pink on Aug 19, 2012 23:34:12 GMT -5
Thanks everyone!! I knew you all would understand. I only cried once yesterday, and so far not at all today. The first thing that I did was to clean his room- that helped- I do not think he has dusted his room in years!! I feel bad for his roommate!! He texted me a few times Friday night and Saturday morning so that helped too. He will be home for Labor day and I am looking forward to that. Cindy |
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Post by Susan on Aug 20, 2012 9:00:26 GMT -5
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Post by 1whoscraps on Aug 20, 2012 13:27:47 GMT -5
Funny how we hit those milestones and the realization that our baby is no longer quite our baby anymore hits us..and hits hard. I sent my youngest off and I think my dh cried more than I do..just keep telling yourself it's not permanent you'll see him soon..it's not like he's moving to the other side of the world and as time goes on it gets easier. Ironically my baby was gone for 2 years and decided he didn't want to stay in the dorms anymore (yeah college was only 10 min away) so now I have to deal with him being home again..life is a constant adjustment. Hang in there..he'll still be coming to see you and calling you and texting you..  your his mom after all.  |
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(But right now you definitely have my sympathy!) 
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