The tears are falling

bigfrank · #1 (**permalink**) 08-17-2008, 01:04 AM

Well it is time for my one and only son to go off to collage.

We are dropping him off tomorrow and hopefully we will get to see him again in 2 weeks. Both myself and my wife have had tears all week but my wife right now let it out with our friends that are also sending there boys off. Just about everyone had the tears running down. I know how bad it is going to be in the morning.

iconnections · #2 (**permalink**) 08-17-2008, 01:17 AM

Poor Frank. It will get better as it always does for most parents. Once he graduates, you will be so pround. Cry your heart out as it is good for the soul and you can deal with it better afterwards.

I can talk as I have no kids so have never gone through it.

It must be tough and especially if you are a close family which you seem to be. Take care.

Emmy

btcctomtb · #3 (**permalink**) 08-17-2008, 01:20 AM

Through the tears you must be so very proud..... Which college and which major?

bigfrank · #4 (**permalink**) 08-17-2008, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by btcctomtb

Through the tears you must be so very proud..... Which college and which major?

He is going to Stevens institute of technology majoring in Computer Science/Engineering.

He just came down and you could tell from his eyes he himself had a bad cry and I am sure my wife was his crying parther.

He helped me take down the outside TV which I am giving him for his dorm. I only just got that set a month ago but it is perfect for his dorm. The good part is that I undrsized the first time so now I can get a bigger set for outside.

LisaH · #5 (**permalink**) 08-17-2008, 03:58 AM

Frank, we are in the same situation. My older son is going off to college next Friday. You should count yourself lucky, at least Stevens is not too far away from home.

riverdees05 · #6 (**permalink**) 08-17-2008, 08:17 AM

I remember when I took # 1 daughter off to school and dropper her off. It was hard, but part of life and raising children. Now with cell phones, email, etc. it is easy to keep in contact. Also, since he is close, you can drop in and see him on the weekend. Just give him plenty of

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bigfrank · #7 (**permalink**) 08-17-2008, 09:26 AM

WAKING HIM UP THIS MORNING WAS AWFUL

, We must have gone threw a box of Kleenex.

It is pretty bad here this morning in fact I can just barely see the screen.

joycapecod · #8 (**permalink**) 08-17-2008, 09:41 AM

Oh Frank, I know what you are feeling. My baby (now 27) went to Northeastern University and tho only in Boston it is a 70 mile drive each way. He was home most weekends until he "settled" in. He hated the food; he hated the apartment; he wasn't thrilled with one of his roommates and he essentially wanted to commute every day from home. After a few weeks he settled in and things were fine. One the other hand we were finally able to deep clean his room and give it a real sprucing up.

It was difficult sending him off, but it is a stage of growth and we were all better for it. Had we allowed the daily commute I feel he would not be as independent as he has become.

It's always difficult, but at least he's not going to be across the country at Northern Arizona University, or UCLA and you will see him often. You will be amazed at his personal growth when you again have him home for Thanksgiving (not that he won't be home before then).

Joy

lawren2 · #9 (**permalink**) 08-17-2008, 09:46 AM

Oh Frank I know how very close all 3 of you are... this is gonna be tough.

Sydney · #10 (**permalink**) 08-17-2008, 09:59 AM

That's so sweet how close your family is.

When my kids go, they'll still be living at home.