<p>Excellent advice shared by BeastMan (helpful for me too!). </p>
<p>CB, your plan sounds great. Since your mom will not be driving home alone, she should be fine, and I agree with both Beastman, and with your plan that a quicker break is best for all in this case. </p>
<p>Try to take advantage of the limited time you do have together to show your mom the campus and to get everything you need, take some pictures together for her to have as a memory of the campus, to show friends/family and to have in her home. Then once she heads home feeling confident you are safely ensconced in your new home, you will both have some nice new memories, she will feel good about your new home, and you will be free to enjoy welcome week and focus on getting settled and prepared for Monday AM. </p>
<p>Good luck! Can’t wait to hear how it goes, and what your initial impressions are!</p>