dirty ethel rackham Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Oh happy day. I heard from college boy today. This weekend is my son's 19th birthday, so I sent his birthday gift early to make sure he got it while the mail room was open. He called today to let me know he got the package. He had to ask whose idea was it to send him Harry Potter in Latin. It was mine. I thought he'd enjoy it, plus he has to take a Latin class while he is there because he didn't do well enough on the AP exam to get out of their language requirement. I figured he could use something fun for practice. I also sent him a lovely hardcover copy of the Hobbit (his here was worn and battered) as well as a bed caddy for his bed (since it is lofted and thus, he doesn't have any place to put a water bottle) and a couple of his stuffed animals we found in dd's room (we are decluttering.) He was amused. Then we had a great discussion on how his classes are going (very well) and what he will be taking next term as registration is coming up very soon. He has matured into such a fine young man. It was such a joy to talk to him - these are rare occasions as he does not call or text me often. Sniff sniff ... dd and I are seriously decluttering her room. I found a box of pictures that have been there since we moved in - pictures of my boys when they were babies. After feeling very melancholy about missing him, I was tickled pink to hear his voice. Peter Pan boy is all grown up!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 It sounds as though it was a fun conversation, Ellen. You may not know that there is a new Latin translation of The Hobbit that came out recently -- Hobbitus Ille: The Latin Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien, translated by Mark Walker. My daughter, the Latin major, will be receiving it as a Christmas gift. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted October 25, 2012 Author Share Posted October 25, 2012 It sounds as though it was a fun conversation, Ellen. You may not know that there is a new Latin translation of The Hobbit that came out recently -- Hobbitus Ille: The Latin Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien, translated by Mark Walker. My daughter, the Latin major, will be receiving it as a Christmas gift. Regards, Kareni Great minds think alike.:) That was my original plan ... But it appears that the release has been delayed until November 27. So, he will be getting it for Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Thanks for the publication date information, Ellen. I'd seen mention of the book sometime ago and had just assumed it was already out. Well, there should be at least two happy kids come Christmas! Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara H Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 You may not know that there is a new Latin translation of The Hobbit that came out recently -- Hobbitus Ille: The Latin Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien, Just added it to my cart for a Christmas gift for my classics major. Thanks! Nice to hear of college kids making a good adjustment too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Brenda in MA Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 He had to ask whose idea was it to send him Harry Potter in Latin. Ellen, Thanks for this tip! I hadn't heard of a Latin edition of Harry Potter. I think it's going to be in my son's Christmas stocking! I'm glad to hear that your son is doing well. Brenda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nan in Mass Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 I love the sense of relief and all's-well-with-my-world feeling a good conversation with an away son gives me. I am happy for you! Nan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 It warms the heart to have a nice, long conversation with our college kids. I'm so glad he liked his fun birthday in a box. I've been coming across those old pictures too, I loved those little kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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