Yes, I think that was the theme of the day’s presentations at UW-Oshkosh, for a batch of incoming freshman and their nervous parents! We had a day of college orientation today. It kept making my eyes tear up, at the thought of my baby going off to college. I’m alternately happy and excited that she will be in college and sad that she won’t be around home so much anymore.
I know she’ll have such a good time at college, because despite the coursework, papers to write, homework, and reading to do, I know she’ll have so much fun! Part of me is jealous, because I almost wish I could go do it all over again, yet I know at this age, it just wouldn’t be the same experience that it was in my late teens, and early 20′s.
At least the people were all good speakers. I think everyone of them made us laugh, at one point or another! It helped the day to go a little bit faster.
Emily had a fun weekend, up in Door County with Grandma and Grandpa. Even at the age of 15, it’s still very fun to stay overnight, at their house! This morning, she got to go riding at a stable, where they let you groom the horse and tack it up, ride it, and then groom it again! Also, you have to sign up for a specific time, and then it’s only you, for that time, so she got private time, with the horse person, and the horse.Â
Poor Jasmine is stuck at the kennel, until morning, because we got home too late to have picked her up tonight. He charges $15 extra, for off-hour pickups. Ugh. So, we will be there bright and early at 7:30am, to bring her back home! It just doesn’t seem the same in the house, with Emily and Jasmine both gone.
Good luck to your daughter on her entry to college. I hope she’ll meet new friends and have many great opportunities.
I understand that it might take some adjusting on your part but it’s all for a good cause. I’m sure that each break she gets, she will spend it with you.
Thanks for visiting me earlier and for your lovely comments. Take care!