I was at the gym recently and mentioned to a few ladies that my daughter's heading off to university very soon. One of the ladies said her daughter attended the same university and loved it. She's a teacher now, married and living in the area. This daughter came home a lot because her boyfriend (now husband) lived in town. The other lady said to me 'That's great!'. I was puzzled, but she said 'because it's exciting for them!'. She said the time goes by so fast and when they come home, you realize how messy they are.
My sister sent photos of her son's shared dorm room. She thinks they are living a charmed life. I noticed a big screen TV and they had bought a futon-type couch. They have a fridge, microwave and an Xbox 360! And the residence food is cheap. Hopefully they will survive the academic side. I keep telling L to 'keep her eye on the prize' and not to get too distracted.
K is getting ready for the start of his Grade 10 year. He requested co-ed gym this year. His solution to the house seeming empty when L is away, is to fill it up with new toys for himself. Yes, right. He was at an old friend's place for a pool party yesterday. It was touching to notice that the boy's voice had changed! We had seen him in the spring and he had grown taller, but now he's becoming a young man. All this stuff is bittersweet these days, everyone's growing up too fast. Oh, it was another saline (salt water) pool. K says you just have to remember not to open your eyes when you dunk your head in the water.
News
Brain Exercises Can Delay Mental Decline, But Then Watch Out
To Unfriend or Not to Unfriend: That Is the Facebook Question
1 comment:
Oh, it seems the years speed by after the kids start school, doesn't it? I was just telling Roxi that it seems like her baby self and her teen self seem like different people. I love who she is, but I do miss her little self every once in a while.
I am sure your girl will be just fine in Uni. She seems so organized and level headed. She will shine, Christine!
Post a Comment