The college house she’s in is old, the room modest, but there was a very bijou basin and a feature fireplace (if blocked off by a desk). There’s a large kitchen in the basement with an aged electric oven, so she may yet fulfill her plan to bake. The college laundry is also in her house’s basement: convenient. The scout was friendly.
The Principal gave the parents a reassuring lecture despite reminding us that our children are adults and it is with them that the college will deal, not us - though he did promise they’d be encouraged to talk to us!
Saying goodbye in her room she was a little tearful. We decided not to prolong our departure. I texted to let her know we were home and got a reply, so all is not lost. However she would not commit to when we might be allowed to visit again…
4 comments:
No all is not lost. She will flourish and you will miss her but get used to her being gone.
I thought of you all yesterday - what a huge milestone! Keep busy - Eldest will thrive and I hope to hear all about it over the cakes she brings home!
Take a deep breath and stand well back! It's a wrench, I know but she will be fine and I'm sure she will do you proud!
It'll be the making of her I'm sure. When my daughter moved out it was not to college but a live-in job. She became very good at managing all household tasks, troubleshooting and dealing with all forms of authority. She gained in confidence and became a self-assured young woman (it was still very difficult leaving her the first time, hours from home where she knew no-one).
Teresa x
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