Blue Hen Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 (edited) DH's birthday is soon so being close to DS' campus DS and his room mate joined us for dinner. Oh my, it was so nice. DS is really enjoying campus life. Finding time to go bowling, running with others, play volleyball and just stand around and talk and talk. His room mate said that DS talks with everyone! Very social. At one point DS and his room mate shared stories about the items they have temporary lost.....ds was quite proud that he has only lost one item--the day planner he had finally decided to go purchase cause he really needed one---and from all accounts fitting in quite well. At one point his room mate asked DS to please introduce him to the kids on the other floors cause DS has been adopted by them. [And I was worried that DS wouldn't fit in.] The two guys are getting along quite well and not running into conflicts. At least I haven't heard of any :) :) DS has had 2 English papers graded so far: both 10/10s, and is taking a test tomorrow to see if he can skip his present computer science class and move to the next level. He's looking into switching over to CS Engineering and doing a couple dual major/minors. He also shared that he is investigating traveling with Engineers w/out borders this winter term. How quickly kids change. Just 2 weeks ago he dismissed my suggestion that he look into a study aboard winter term. That's fine. I'd like to see him take advantage of opportunities rather than just dismiss them cause he thinks the cost is prohibitive. He left us to go study chemistry and get a good night's sleep. Oct 15th is the next time we're supposed to see him. Good visit. Close but far away too. Carole Edited September 13, 2010 by Blue Hen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 Hello there, Carole, It sounds like you all had a great dinner. I'm glad to hear that your son is thriving! October 15 will be here soon (if not soon enough). And a happy birthday to your husband. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readwithem Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 yay for a good visit! And indeed a happy birthday to your dh. We see our dd in 3 weeks!!!!! Not that I'm excited. ;) Meanwhile Skype has become my new best friend. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaLisa Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 Carole, Isn't it great that ds gets a great college close to home? I lived on campus at our flagship state university with parents, grandparents and other relatives still in town. I loved it. I truly had a great, full campus experience but loved it when my parents took me out to dinner! And then still being able to get together for family events was also very special. Enjoy! Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
April in CA Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 What a delight, and thanks for sharing! Isn't it wonderful when our kids are doing well and enjoying the journey into adulthood> I got to speak with DS yesterday - he is in TX and I am in CA. It was wonderful to hear his voice after mostly texting for the last couple of weeks. We won't see him until mid-December, but I rejoice that he is happy and doing well and making friends! Enjoy your son and DH's birthday! Blessings, April Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janice in NJ Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 Of course he is doing well. :001_smile: Thanks for the update. (I've been thinking about you a lot this week.) Wanna come over and finish up J's college app "stuff" for me? I'm having a hard time getting my hinder in gear. :glare: Peace, Janice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 Glad all is going well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Hen Posted September 15, 2010 Author Share Posted September 15, 2010 It is Lisa. DS called me this afternoon--a rarity that he calls---and he just chatted and chatted. He also asked if it was OK if he came home. Just for an afternoon. I just about fell over cause he had no plans to do this. He said he wants to see his dogs and pick up a few items. Carole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Hen Posted September 15, 2010 Author Share Posted September 15, 2010 hahaha :lol: :lol: I am soooooo happy I don't have to do any of that this year. You're a great writer and I know you'll do great! Carole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in CA Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 Carole, Isn't it great that ds gets a great college close to home? I lived on campus at our flagship state university with parents, grandparents and other relatives still in town. I loved it. I truly had a great, full campus experience but loved it when my parents took me out to dinner! And then still being able to get together for family events was also very special. Enjoy! Lisa My ds is about an hour away, living in dorms. He comes home on the weekends and visits with us, goes to church with us, etc. It feels perfect to me! One strange thing though, is how we all rush to tidy up before he gets home. It's almost like we're prepping for company. Feels weird! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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