Actually @ChicagoSportsFn I’m hoping for a growth spurt or else it may be a little difficult to find one. 
Speaking of what-to-wear and graduations. Ugh. I popped into some stores to explore my dress options for D16’s graduation. Not pleased. Oh, the dresses were ok, but not with me in them.
I did find a nice white cotton sateen blazer I like. Maybe I’ll buy that and build around it. Probably with my usual black shirt and pants. Add a fabulous necklace.
Ah. Middle-age.
I am NOT a dress person. Have already decided that it is pants for DS’s graduation. Besides no one is going to be looking at me 
I am going to be comfortable!
Same experience today @dyiu13
@dyiu13 for me it’s not so much middle age but my actual middle. There are fine enough clothes out there. I’m just too lumpy for them lol.
@palm715 I would vote for either Parent’s weekend, or as others have said, another weekend after she is settled in. Move in time can be stressful for a parent in many ways, with DC eager to get into the swing of school and possibly leaving Mom and/or Dad feeling like they are being left out and pulled away from. Later after she is settled in and has made friends, the visit will be all about spending time with you and learning her new world. She will be missing you big time by then, it just seems the better choice, for what my 2 cents are worth.
@livinginLA I feel you. I was just advised to wear a silk slightly loose-drape cami underneath my top so the top glides over the lumps instead of clinging to them. And, wouldn’t you know it…I had just bought some tight cotton jersey camis to wear under my light-weight linen tops that are a tad too sheer this summer. I’m due for a “middle-aged make-over.” IMHO
@palm715 your DD seems very self sufficient (she did the visits on her own- right?) so, she could probably do okay with move in but, I agree that after a month or two a visit would probably be extra special. (imo)
Talk it through & I am sure you will make a decision that is best for both of you.
Middle-age fashion I thought I was doing alright- then as I was in Target the other day I realized that the jeans I was wearing were definitely not in style. Nope. Not in style.
@bookmom7 I’m impressed that you’re still rocking jeans. Anything without stretch is not my friend .
I am a thrift hunter and ended up with 3 dresses. I don’t normally wear dresses since my work is casual and when I was heavier if I HAD to wear more formal clothes, I went with skirts. But I’ve found three very nice floral dresses-one is a sheath dress with ruching, one is a “fit and flare” and one is more blousy and flowy. I wore the fit and flare (with flowers in shades of purple) to D’s scholarship awards last week. I haven’t decided on the graduation choice yet. For her party, I’ll probably go more causal with pants and one of my nice tops. I’m more concerned about shoes for that event, as I’ll be on my feet all day.
@Ballerina016 - the passport card is more versatile because it allows more forms of travel, confirming citizenship for I9, etc.
@palm715 - I vote for Parents’ Weekend or an “off” weekend. In the olden days I don’t even remember a PW as others have mentioned, and it could get crowded (?) but might be cool. I definitely think she should be able to manage move-in without you, as long as YOU can manage not being there emotionally (Not sure I could)
@palm715 As @fretfulmother mentioned I am the one who is not ready not to be there for move-in or in our case pre-orientation program. Next time we plan to visit her on Thanksgiving if we will be able to last that long. And I am already looking forward to winter break when she comes back home.
@frenchtoastlover - we haven’t “seen” much of you lately. Is everything ok? Did you have a lot of AP tests to take? Are you planning YOUR move in as we’re all talking about our kiddos? What are your summer plans?
This was College of Charleston’s Graduation Weekend. I’ve spent the last several hours living vicariously through FB posts of CoC grads and through the parents listserv page. Absolutely gorgeous ceremony.
^^^Wow, just think, one day we’ll all be there ourselves, sitting in the chairs, watching up close. (Kleenex time…)
@bookmom7: “Middle-age fashion I thought I was doing alright- then as I was in Target the other day I realized that the jeans I was wearing were definitely not in style. Nope. Not in style.”
I’ve grown accustomed to older women and men telling me how nice I look, even when I don’t necessarily feel that I look smashing. I’ll take it where I can get it.
Happy Mother’s Day everyone .
Thank you @carolinamom2boys Happy Mother’s day to all the moms on here, and to the dads pulling double duty.