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H hoop100+ posts
Well we droped the son off at school sunday.
Man what a day. I could tell that my wife was just holding it together up untill the moment to say goodbye came. I am proud of her she did not shed a tear untill the last second, of course when she did start to cry, WOW she put on a show. John told her to stop or she was going to strain something. lol Now me on the other hand, steady as a rock, the picture of strenth as father should be.
John was excited and nervous and wanting us to get on our way so that he could check out the school. When we first got out of the truck and headed to the dorm room we met another player comeing out who told us how lucky John was he got a Big room on the corner near the door.
All I can say is, if John got a big room the small ones dont have enough room to lay down.
I laughed out loud when I saw the bed. John likes to roll around and kick and throw his legs. he will fall out of that bed so many times he will be bruised from head to toe.
He got his revenge on me though he took his mom by the book store and the computer store on campus. I guess I will know better than to laugh at him anymore!
I am considering attending UTM my self, good lord there was 3 girls for every guy there.
John was not in his room for to long before some fraternity people came by and invited him to a party.
he has said that he is not going to join a fraternity because of not haveing enough time but when we passed by the frat houses and he saw all the guys and girls haveing a party and playing on a slip and slide lol well he might be reconsidering.
He called today and said he had been by to see the coach I dont think he knows yet when he will start parctice but I cant wait.
He is a strange kid he does not mind running. He does not like it or any thing but he can run for hours. lol I bet they have some surprises in store for him though. We have a bet that he throws up, I am depending on the coaches to not let me down.
It sure was tough to leave him there and drive home I can tell you that. lol His mmom told him she would take him home and he could attend any collge he wanted in town, had me scared for a second but he said no mom I am here to stay.
We have enough youth , what we need is a fountain of smart!
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BizazzBizazz1,000+ posts
Hoop, we did the deed this weekend as well. Adam is our oldest. I didn't realize how tough it was going to be until the reality hit me last week: My "little boy" would no longer be down the hall in his room where he's been since we moved into the house in 1993. I'm now more grateful than ever that I had the chance to share something with him these few years.

We've had a great summer -- traveled abroad together for two weeks at the beginning of summer, and then commuted to Nashville 2x each week to play in the wood bat league.

I wasn't sure how I'd hold up when we finally said our goodbyes on Sunday. I'll be honest, I'd shed a few tears late at night as I started thinking about how things will never be the same again. At the same time I've recognized that this is a vital part of life. It's our responsibility to raise our children to be independent adults. But that doesn't make this initial separation any easier.

Things went well when we left the campus Sunday. I think he was ready to get rid of his mom and I. We called later in the evening and he'd already paired up with two new teammates.

Things already seem "normal". I can walk in his room without getting emotional. He called tonight to tell about his roomates, what they've done to the room, how they went to the field and did some voluntary throwing and long toss, and how they were heading out to "look around" tonight.

Now, if he'll just decide to do a little studying while he's up there. Roll Eyes

We also have a daughter who turns 15 next month. She's been dragged to the ballfield her entire life. It's her turn to get some attention now.
H hoop100+ posts
Bizazz,I know just how you feel, We all have put so much into raising our children it is very hard to step back and let them get about the business of being an adult.
I also have a daughter who will be 15 very soon and I will be go nuts if she chooses a school out of town.
My daughter is not a baseball fan she just couldent care less about baseball. She has been to more baseball games than I can count She has not had vacation without baseball in years.
I have also promised her much more of my time. lol she did not cry when we left John at UTM hmmm I wonder why.
I think that like you what makes it beter for me is that John is such a good young man and when you think about it college and and helping our kids to become good adults was the goal the whole time.
TenndadTenndad500+ posts
I also moved a son last weekend to college. It was tuff loosing son #2 and yes everything we have been accustomed to for the last 18 years is changing.

I am lucky that he is rooming with BNA's son. Yes, Two sleepy heads in the same room! Since this was my second time I was able to give a big hug and told him that now it was up to him to stand on his own two feet! It was great meeting BNA and his wife. Its always nice to meet a fellow webster!

Just ask BNA! We look like the Clampets off the Beverly Hill Billies moving a kid to college! Grandmaw, big brother, two Aunts, Uncle, his mother and her husband, dad with his soon to be new wife and his new step brother who lives in Nashville going to ITT. Walmart sure made alot of money off us Saturday!

The Super-Sized son moves in next weekend and this will be his senior year. I think he is really looking forward to seeing his friends. Its funny how home becomes boring after they have been to school and seen big city life around Nashville. They usally stay home long enough to wash clothes and clean out the frigerator. He is hoping for a big senior year!

Like you I have a 16 year old daughter who is sick of ball games and even asked dad to take her deer hunting this year. She is very pretty and has not asked to go hunting since she was 8 years old. After the shock of what brought this on wore off I told her we would be doing a ton of stuff together from now on. Life is good! I still have one at home! Smile She didn't seem to be upset about losing her two pains in the neck!

We are planning fall camping/horseback riding trips and stuff. I think she wants to go to UT Martin when she graduates from high school.

Ya'll hold down the fort next week as I will be sitting on the beach getting sun burnt.

greenjump 08
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F FlippJ1,000+ posts
Great stories!

My son is only 12 but I could feel the emotions in your posts. I could also feel how proud you are and I'm extremely happy for both of you. I'm not so sure I'll be able to hold it together when/if that day arrives for us, and I know for a fact that my wife won't be able to.

Thanks for sharing a personal moment.

Jason
S Soupkitchen10+ posts
I, too, found that when the time came to leave (not soon enough for him) that I - normally never at a loss for words - had to keep my closing thoughts quick, direct, and to the point......as I choked them up. This is our last to leave and a resounding quite has settled over our house. Our dogs are looking all over the house for their buddy. A new phase of life for all at our home......exciting, but it will take some getting used to. It is a long haul there and back.....so I may need to buy a radar detector....we will (I) miss him but I have not seen him this excited for some time. It is a great time in life for a young man......I envy him.
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Bama BomberBama Bomber500+ posts
Bizazz & Hoop,
Just wait a couple of years. They will come home for a couple of days, walk the floor and then say well I got to get back to school. There comes a time for them to fly from the nest, and though the nest is still home it is never the same. Your sons will do well. You have to believe in your hard work of 18 years in molding them into what they are today. They are young men now and it's there time in the big world. It is their time to make decisions, sometime mistakes and begin learning life's lessons. You are now their advisor and counsellor, but will never be there decision maker again - well accept when they need money. Wink

HiwasseeVOL,
I told you to "pay for it", then send me the bill.. Most of us who have seen your buns don't think you need further padding for a few hours. Razz
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