<p>There is no on campus storage at S’s school, as I understand ity. They need to find alternative storage (I think there are some storage lockers nearby) or take it all home. #TS seems to think he can go in with people and buy storage, but I guess I would want to understand how that would work given he does not have transportation and it is just a couple of big boxes that might cost less to ship back and forth than to store. (plus give me a chance to inventory things) But we shall see. It may be a moot point. The fact that he is thinking that far ahead is a good sign tho.</p>
<p>I believe you play the cards you are dealt and make the best of it although it really isnt always that easy. But i know the people here are smart. devoted, innovative parents who will persevere and get our kids where they need to be or they would not have gotten this far. Things seem hard and scary now but I believe it will all work out. In its own time and way.</p>
<p>TM I’m not even thinking yet about the kids coming home. You are SO far ahead of me (yet again). Let us know what you find out. Always good to understand options when someone else has already researched them. I know that it will be different everywhere but I have no idea except to drive and pack everything up for the 3 months and bring it home. I know that there is storage local but that didn’t occur to me – now it has…</p>
<h1>TM, I think I remember reading about a local storage facility that will pick up and drop off at WPI.</h1>
<p>If you find out more, FFScout, PM me
That would be convenient. Thanks for the info!</p>
<p>they have one where my D goes to school.</p>
<p>DTE,
How are you doing today? I think of you often.</p>
<p>And CF, it stinks and it’s hard but I am looking for a silver lining…I hope that your son emerges from his crisis with new strength and confidence and coping skills…he has so much going for him–a smart, creative mind and a wonderful supportive family.</p>
<p>Coping skills are exactly what my little Fang Jr needs to work on. But now we’ll have a clear goal and, I confidently expect, a clear letter delineating exactly what my guy needs to do to return to his school. </p>
<p>I’d been sick, so Mr. Fang is going to get Fang Jr. He should just be arriving at Fang Jr’s school about now.</p>
<p>Re: summer storage – D is at a school with no on-campus storage. Over the past 3 summers she has rented a self-storage place near school with various friends. She didn’t have a car, but friends did. She left tons of stuff with no problem. Last year, as a junior, she left her stuff for all of 2nd semester when she was abroad. The most important lesson I would pass on is to make sure your student thoroughly reads the rental agreement and understands it. The first summer there were 4 kids sharing the unit. The last person to take stuff out left the lock (provided by the company, I think) on the unit door, so the company charged them for another month’s rent. Even thought they had signed up for 3 months, the fact that they still had the lock on the door indicated (to the company) they were continuing to use it.</p>
<p>Boysx3 - you always say it best that was was i was trying to say in my last post. We all love our kids so much this is hard when thngs dont go as we wish or hope for.</p>
<p>Best of luck to the Fangs.</p>
<p>My D completed her first semester at the local CC - said she wasn’t ready to live away from home, so that’s what she chose. She’s in the honors program, which is forcing her to socialize and make a few new friends. So far so good - straight As, continued good attitude about school work itself, good classes, more confidence.</p>
<p>Going to see Odessagirl today. My birthday is Wednesday - the first one without my “baby” since she was born. Today we are going to Red Robin and to see Lovely Bones. I can’t wait to see her.</p>
<p>Happy Birthday Eddie!</p>
<p>I enjoyed the book but you will have to let us know how the movie is.</p>
<p>Treetopleaf thank you for the update. I am glad things are going well for your D. Our local CC doesn’t have an honors program so I was unaware that they existed. Good for your D that she is making new friends and achieving. She will be in a fabulous position to transfer when the time comes. Is she planning two years at CC?</p>
<p>Happy Birthday Eddie like boysx3 I don’t think I’ll see the movie but I like the book very much.</p>
<h1>TM - Here’s the storage info from the Residential Services section of the WPI website:</h1>
<p>Mail Boxes Etc. provides a storage program for WPI students which includes on campus pickup and delivery. Information regarding this program is available in the spring.</p>
<p>Happy Birthday Eddie… !!</p>
<p>Happy Birthday Eddie. Enjoy the day with your D.</p>
<p>Happy birthday Eddie! I spent my birthday with D a couple of weeks ago and it was my best birthday in years. I realized with an early January birthday the odds of her being home with me are good for the next couple years. It’s the first time I’ve ever felt lucky to have a birthday so close to the holidays! Have a great day!</p>
<p>Happy Birthday Eddie! Enjoy!</p>
<p>Taking S back to school in an hour. Need to fold that last load of socks. A month is too long but he was pleasant and “fine” resulted in good grades (relief). It only took a few days of "you cannot use the car until you work on that application and a small monetary amount (to take GF out to dinner) to get him working. He did do a good job but still…</p>
<p>Well, we’re sitting in a hotel room with D sound asleep. She just finished a week of training and a weekend of racing. And sleeping on someone’s couch for the past week. She is utterly exhausted. She didn’t have the best finish but what the hell, she’s a freshman. Seriously sleep deprived. Asked for a real meal and we have reservations for later. She’ll catch up with teammates after that.<br>
One thing I noticed as I watched the men’s team race - all of a sudden, there is a HUGE difference in size between the guys on her HS team and these guys. I’m sure it’s because they are A) older and B) more serious athletes but they are a little scary looking. And this from a mother of a 6’6" son.
Classes don’t begin for another week but tomorrow rush week begins along with more training. I swear, she’ll need another vacation after this month.</p>