<p>Ditto katliamom and PackMom but I know I’m all talk; I already get weepy thinking about next year’s emptiness.</p>
<p>Having a college freshman home for winter break reminds one of the lifestyle changes when the nest is empty. Husband and I are on the same wavelength, son’s being home has changed things; next summer he needs another job! I don’t miss all the keeping track of high school activities but I do miss attending the sports and music events, it just isn’t the same when your own child isn’t involved, even if you still know many students and parents. The end of an era. But not quite independent, there’s still the transportation back and forth for college vacations- just found out we parents could be attending an out of town event at the end of his spring break- drive home for 4 hours on Sun and then someone could be spending 5 hours doing the college round trip…the daily short trips have been replaced by infrequent long ones. With any luck he can get a ride back and all we should do is be home before he leaves to say goodbye- and make sure he doesn’t forget anything…</p>
<p>D: mom its cold
MOM: well that’s because you are in a tshirt and shorts
D: can you turn up the heat
MOM: it is up, put on a sweater and sweats or something
D: can you get them, I am too cold to get off the sofa and am wrapped in the blanket</p>
<p>that is what I won’t miss, well, maybe a little</p>