Well, not in San Francisco, but in a college dorm room and with a grinning college freshman - eager to spread those wings of independence. Oh, so scary for Mom! I'm excited for him, jealous as all get-out, and more than a little anxious. I mean, sheesh, do you think that he will remember that he's at university to STUDY and LEARN and PREPARE himself for LIFE after childhood??? Nah, I didn't think so, either... <sigh>
We'd said our good-byes earlier: he'd hugged his dad, waved good- byes to his brother and sister, and PETTED all the dogs! (What a good boy he is!!) And after we'd carried the last of his stuff to the dorm, and set it down on his tiny bed (he's 6' 3", and he's supposed to sleep on the twin x-long? poor kiddo!), he politely asked if I'd like to be walked to my car. Trying to send me on my way, I'd queried? That's when the grin really started blooming! In the hallways and elevators of the dorm there were too many good smells (microwave popcorn, cocoa), and too much noise (music, laughter), and too many cute girls and friendly guys (read: distractions!) for me to feel confident leaving Colin without me to be there to guide him. Which, of course, is why he wanted to be a gentleman and walk me to my car. Making sure that it started and I was on my way home - away from him... Oh, woe is me. To my credit - and surprise - I didn't cry on the drive home. Granted, it's in the same state so it wasn't a long drive, and he'll often come home for weekends; but still, he's gone! After I walked in the door at home tonight, I plopped down on the sofa and buried my face in a couple soft Cavalier bodies, and they lovingly wiped my tears away. Hubby just kissed me almost laughing at my long face, but the dogs body-hugged me; Comfort Spaniels, yes indeed! Sandra <sigh> S. L. Reiley-Lince * [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dark Star Cavaliers - they'll drive you happy! http://www.DarkStarFamily.com/Cavaliers.htm ========================================================= "Magic Commands": to stop receiving mail for awhile, click here and send the email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20NOMAIL to start it up gain click here: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20MAIL E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] for assistance. Search the Archives... http://apple.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ckcs-l.html All e-mail sent through CKCS-L is Copyright 2002 by its original author.
