<p>owlice - what subjects do the teachers teach? We gave a book store gift card to D’s English teacher who wrote a rec. Most teachers I know say that the best gift is a heartfelt letter of thanks.</p>
<p>LIMOM, NO!! Really?? Dang!!!</p>
<p>cur, it is, it is; enjoy the Stoli!</p>
<p>crm, both teach English, and thanks for the idea! One taught him last year, the other is this year’s teacher (and wouldn’t you know that S currently has a D, a D, in this man’s class!!! If I believed in smacking a kid… grrrrrrr!!! I think S has seen the light, though, as he’s been doing work in that class this week. So rare that I actually see the kid doing homework!!).</p>
<p>Owlice, JHU did indeed end up on the cutting room floor. She got a scholarship last summer to attend one of the two week Discover Hopkins programs (something your son should be on the alert for) - was set to apply and then we attended an info session. It was a real turnoff to her. Finances there were a concern for us as well. Maybe for med school? </p>
<p>I second the gift card suggestion with a sincere letter from your son. </p>
<p>This is a great thread! I feel better already.</p>
<p>Whoo hoo, one of owlice’s buffets! I’ll be vigilant this year for how son’s applications for summer programs/jobs turn out. So far as thank you’s go, for recommendations my kids have given baked goods with their notes which the teachers have appreciated. We actually got a thank you in return!</p>
<p>Can we just turn on the TV with our tea? I love to lose myself in March Madness. Hurry up and decide already!!</p>
<p>sabaray: maybe my S and your D will end up at Duke together! Fingers crossed for next Thursday when Duke and Berkeley will come out.</p>
<p>We’re still waiting on SIX more decisions… and then we’ll have to figure out the money thing. SIGH</p>
<p>Wishing you all the best in your vigil. Just popping in to say I had to read owlice’s post #22 several times, trying to understand how her son could already have a daughter in the same class. Perhaps a sign I’ve been on CC too long? (Honest, I haven’t touched any of the beverages.)</p>
<p>I’m out of this game, but rooting for you all - or y’all, as they say here in the big nation of Texas. (I may return for law school aps madness next year; quien sabe?) I’m home for spring break so just baked a batch of Giardelli triple chocolate brownies - substitute butter for the oil requested and they are divine. Please, grab a knife and cut yourselves a big chunk to go with some cafe au lait - just brewed. 
Excuse me while I slink away now to revise my FAFSA and finish the PROFILE and photocopy papers for IDOC… ewwwwww…</p>
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<p>binx - LOL. I had to go back and read owlice’s post again - too funny.</p>
<p>:: grabs a brownie ::</p>
<p>Thanks, anxiousmom!!</p>
<p>DH has run out to the funky donut shop down by the beach. I’ll have him get enough to share.</p>
<p>Plus, I can whip up some gluten-free waffles, slice some local strawberries, and squeeze some more oranges.</p>
<p>Popping in to wish you all the best; I’d contribute to the buffet, but my daughter is home for spring break and food is disappearing as fast as I can provide it. My daughter, who once could be described as “eating like a bird” has somehow transformed into a vulture this break! Next year, I’ll probably be hosting the vigil, as grad school app results will be anxiously awaited.</p>
<p>Anyone care to join me for a celebratory glass of bubbly? DD was invited to the Rodman Scholars program at UVa yesterday! I think my vigil may be over!</p>
<p>You guys know that you have an official vigil when Owlice contributes her goodies! No vigil for us this year; last year was long enough waiting for the Cornell wait list to officially close.</p>
<p>sabaray, YAY!!! What great news; congratulations!!!</p>
<p>:: hands champagne to all ::</p>
<p>:: one bottle per person ::</p>
<p>:)</p>
<p>sabaray: great news!! I’ll just have a splash of champagne with a strawberry.</p>
<p>Just stopped by to see how things are going. Well, maybe I’ll have one of those chocolate covered strawberries…</p>
<p>Congratulations to the sabaray family! Hang in there and best wishes to all.</p>
<p>(And I remember in fall 2007 I had worried some 2008 acceptances might come literally ON April 1 2008 while we were out of town on spring break. When spring came, everything was here several days before that - but by then it didn’t matter - D was already set on a great program - so we never had the full vigil experience - thank heavens.)</p>
<p>Officially past noon here, so I can have the champagne without having to add the juice and call it a mimosa!
Congrats to sabaray’s DD. What wonderful news!<br>
Best wishes to all the others who are waiting.</p>
<p>Congratulations to sabaray’s DD!!</p>
<p>I’m coming to the party (uh, I mean vigil) late. I did bring some wonderful music with me, though: some Bach and, perhaps, some lovely Mozart in the background to keep us company? I also brought some Bailey’s to sip on when the port and wine runs out.</p>
<p>Pass the donuts, crm86. I’m just dropping by. No skin in the game this year. Daughter is a freshman at the state flagship. S is still a high school soph. Just dropped by for a snack and to see how everyone is doing. I remember how exciting the vigil was last year.</p>