geezermom

Countingdown, the same "moving on" is going on in our household. S, on spring break, is in a state of bliss about a summer job (paid), short internship (not paid), and other exciting things too specific to mention--all the direct or indirect result of a brief summer internship last year that has branched and blossomed until he can hardly contain the joy. We are trying to decide whether it's worth it to prowl consignment shops for a vintage tux for prom or just go with the crappy and expensive rent-a-tux. There will even be time for a family trip of his choice (to a national park, because those have been his favorite vacations). It takes my mind off wondering about that reachy reach school and letting my fantasies overtake reality--and his reality school is just great.

Alchemymom, you express all the reasons why I would have been a terrible homeschool mom--especially that all the stress is on you--but from your post it's clear that you definitely were not. Don't worry. It will be fine. And you'll go back to remembering with justifiable pride the 13 years you invested.

Right now I am wondering if my S will call with excitement on his cell phone as he heads home from a lunch related to the job bliss described above. He usually does that. I am preparing myself for next year, when I imagine that I won't get those "guess what just happened?" phone calls often, if at all. Sniff.

zfam

walks in Vigil lounge,

(((hugs))) Owlice who takes such good care of us...(((high fives))) to all with good news...(((hang in theres))) for those still waiting..

music selection for today:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=EWXQ4DrqWNU&feature=related

nceph

The mailbox scene at our house Monday: Our road is undergoing a major construction project, so the mail truck came halfway down the road, saw the road was impassible, turned around, and left without delivering our or our neighbor's mail that day. I guess the letter carrier figured what's the harm in waiting a day to deliver the mail. . . . Of course, every other day the mail has been delivered, there's been a big white envelope from some place other than a college my DS has applied to. I really think that out of consideration for all of the stressed out parents and students, businesses should avoid using big white envelopes in March and April, and mid-December too, I suppose. Then the rational side of me acknowledges that 8 out of the 10 decisions DS will be receiving will arrive online, so the US Postal Service is mostly a non-factor. Still, there's something about the sight of the white mail truck coming down the road . . .

elizabethh

I am enjoying the quiet of my H & D being out of the country, alone with younger S. I have a diversion suggestion for those of you, like me, who are feeling college obsession at the moment (redundant for this thread). I have made hotel reservations at D's current top choice (still waiting for the big reach schools and one hopeful match). I have researched thoroughly all of the parent info at the top choice, just so that I can start to feel excited about her going there, even though it's a safety. What kills me about this whole thing is watching her work so incredibly hard in high school at not only academics but extra-curriculars, student govt, etc., only to be less than stellar - at least compared to the kids on this website. Fingers crossed that we all get happy news for our kids.

bethievt

I checked the snowbanks too!!

I have sometimes regretted not homeschooling--no more! That level of stress would make me ill.

mountains

bethievt - I was telling S how I wished I homeschooled him. His sarcastic reply, "Yea, right." He knows me well.

DadII - Congratulations on the great news!

bethievt

Mountains

With 20/20 hindsight, I'd have homeschooled in grade 2. It was rough for DS. But I did spend a lot of time in his classroom and advocated every way I could. And he probably learned something--- I certainly did!

jude_36

My oldest daughter homeschooled. It seemed like the right choice for her, but now she is watching middle daughter and I think she is feeling very left out - no prom, no 'graduation', etc. We have a really strong home school community here though, and she did get some great opportunities.

My middle daughter, the one going off to college in the fall, is way too competitive to homeschool.... she wants someone to beat!

kitkat82

OH BARF. I just talked with my son - NO MAIL today of import. NOTHING! We are waiting on CMU, Rochester, UM and Emory (which won't be until next week). NOTHING! Even he was annoyed!

oxyalum

Can I ask an obsessing mom question here? DS's first choice college mailed their decisions yesterday. He has a (local) friend who received his acceptance today. Our mailbox was empty. Does bad news come after the good or is this more likely a post office issue?

I feel ill

knitmom

Oxyalum, at this point I'd go with the post office theory. Wait until tomorrow, and it'll be there. (Yes, I know how long it is from one mail delivery to the next . . . do I ever!) ;-)

We have had good news today, which completely makes up for yesterday's bummer. D is in at GW, which is a better fit for her interests than the place that rejected her yesterday. (their loss!)

oxyalum

Knitmom, many thanks for your reply. Today is my birthday and we were hoping for good news for DS (who was dx with mono today!) and a big celebration. I hope it is a PO thing. It does feel like an eternity until tomorrow's mail.

Congratulations to your daughter!!

knitmom

Thanks! And happy birthday!!

Sorry to hear about the mono--while there IS no good time for that, now is not a good time for that! Hope he feels better soon.

mamabear1234

knitmom, my D got into GW too, which is a good match for her. It is a relief to have somewhere she could be happy, now we are waiting on the more reach schools. I just want to know how many trips I am going to have to plan in April for visits.

DeniseC

::carries in birthday cake that owlice had ready and waiting::

Happy Birthday, dear oxyalum! Happy Birthday to you!

::retreats back to glum mail-less day::