<p>I feel like i am in the same position, i want to leave him on a pleasant note but right now he is on my last reserved nerve! Hasn’t packed a thing! Keeps telling me we have plenty of time, as I’m stressing over trying to fit everything including my family into the car for the very long drive down! Grrrr!</p>
<p>On the other hand, he is my oldest and I am feeling a bit sentimental and sad that the relationship we once shared has changed so much and will never be the same. I’m sure its going to take a few years to see that Mom really does have a brain and may have been right about at least a few things! Judging from my own experience I never truly appreciated my mom until I moved to Hawaii when I was 18! It was an eye opening experience and our relationship evolved into a much, much better place. </p>
<p>I too would like to leave him with some good advice or a hidden treat. There are a lot of good ideas on here. I can’t remember the name of the thread but I will try to find it for you. </p>
<p>In the meantime, hang in there! You are not alone!</p>