That title might make it sound like I CAN'T WAIT for them both to be out of my house. That is certainly not true. I am really nervous about how I am going to react once Sarah is gone. Brian made a comment when we dropped Zach off at MSU (more on that later) about how it is a natural progression for Zach to be moving out and on with his life. Sarah is not "supposed" to be moving out yet.
I have been reading a bunch of Rotary Youth Exchange blogs (I am actually a bit obsessive about it at work!) and I feel a little bad/sad for Sarah Jane. The blogs are all about departures and arrivals and adjustments. Some are adjusting quickly and embracing their new life, others are finding it more difficult. BUT... they have all started. Sarah still has 10 days before she leaves. I am thrilled to have her around, her friends are thrilled to have her around, Sarah is ready to go! She is filling her days with friends and reading and re-packing. She will be a huge help at the barn over Labor Day weekend. We are still going to Chicago for a couple of days. It will happen, just like Zach going to college...
Dropping Zach off at college was really quite painless! Lots of people and lots of stuff, but Zach is on the 1st floor of his dorm and we didn't have to wait for an elevator to get his stuff to the room. 2 trips to the car and we were in! I made his bed (a loft and a pain in the ass) while Brian assembled the shelving we thought to purchase before hand. I am a true advocate of shelving! I predict that Zach will not change the sheets on his bed for 6 weeks (that's when we visit for Parent's Weekend) and more clothes end up in piles on the floor rather in the extra shelving! We met his room mate Tom who seems like a nice guy. Checked out the swank community areas and stocked up on chips and beverages at Meijer before the quick hugs and "love ya's". I am proud to say that Zach was in the building and my sunglasses were on before I let myself cry! Brian and I had a great trip home reminiscing about Zach. Really nice.
Zach and I "chatted" throughout the day yesterday... about his books, about gym memberships, about his job, about his classes. It was nice to be in touch with him. I know that us texting/chatting will gradually change as he adjusts and gets to know more people, oh, and starts classes (tomorrow). I look forward to hearing from him whenever!
That's what I've got for now! Julie
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