It Never Gets Easier

Today, we moved Meg into her first apartment, a few days before Junior year begins.

And both B and I sobbed, but at least we waited this time until the car pulled away.  It never gets easier letting your kid go, but she is excited and loves her school.  So as long as she is happy, I am, too.

Happy Junior year, pumpkin!

xoxo,
Mom

Bridget helping Megan make her bed (something we NEVER see at our house!).

Her first apartment - a duplex.

Wow, That Was Hard

Pumpkin moved to college. Not sure how it was possible that 18 years could fly by so quickly, but wow, it sure did. She's loving her school and she's so excited about what lies ahead. We moved in her in on Thursday in what could be described as the tiniest real estate in all of Oxford. Her roommate is wonderful and she has a great location for a dorm. We enjoyed lunch with her at the dining hall and I ate probably the least healthiest meal that I've had in close to a year - fried chicken fingers, baked beans, green beans soaked in goodness only knows what, and ice cream!

So, it looks like I will be sending mail via Hedwig over the next few months!

Make It Miami

Friday was a full day of Miami University activities. Karen, you'd be proud! Meg has finally committed to Miami, which just kills these two Ohio University graduates. But since Meg grew up on the OU campus, it's understandable why she'd want to try her hand at a different college.

Our first visit to Miami during her junior year was a bust. Meg wasn't AT ALL INTERESTED in attending Miami. She disliked the small town feel and she hated that they only had two coffee shops. Forget the fact that, where we live, we only have two coffee shops and it works just fine, thank you very much. After several other college visits, as well as an additional trip to see Miami again, she knew that Miami was for her. Friday only sealed the deal (and required Mom to make that whopping deposit).


I have to admit, Miami University did a great job of entertaining the parents and introducing us to the campus. The most fun of the day for my girls was eating in the dining halls. Meg was excited that they had healthy food (tilapia, brown rice and veggies) as well as unhealthy food (cupcakes, cookies, ice cream). Just look at how happy they looked!

All in all, it was a good day. I still can't believe this day is here, where my little girl is big enough to go away to college!