Dear Parents,
This past weekend we moved our daughter into her college dorm. She's our first, and we are a very close family. She got into a really good school and we are so excited for her and proud of her.
At the same time, the thought of her living away from home was like torture. A lot of kids go to summer camp and spend a little time away from the family. We were never summer camp people. Even sleepovers were a very rare event. She went to one or two, but quickly realized how little sleep went on at these events. Suffering through the crankiness the following day was just not worth it. So bottom line, we are just not used to our kids being away.
She was feeling the same way too, excited for what's ahead, but also realizing what a change it was going to be from her normal routine. We also lived in the same house since she was born. She's had the same room.
So as moving day approached, the anxiety was building. It got to the point where you just wanted to get it over with, not to have to anticipate it any more!!
That's the thing about move in weekend, everyone is feeling a little edgy about the change.
More tomorrow!
To Your Family,
Jane Cabrera
The Parent Success Coach
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