Holy Cow – Home AGAIN?!
by Sherra on September 2, 2009
in Finding the Funny, Life Lessons, Teens
Yes, that’s right.
They came home again.
In their tiny, shiny little elf shoes.
That hurt their feet and are too small but they would never dare complain or ask for the right size because the only authority they ever challenge is mine.
So with blisters and in their required ASU (Army Service Uniforms) they blessed us with their presence.
On Saturday.
For a whirlwind visit.
To do this.
Because she can’t text at school.*
And this.
Because she can’t use Facebook at school.*
*Not true. They can do both at school!
And to pick up their basketball shoes, a few pairs of shorts and t-shirts and head back to campus.
We did go to lunch and enjoy folded ear pasta.
Then they pet their dogs, hugged Scary Baby and said goodbye. Then Sabu jumped in their car and tried to ride drive back with them.
Did I mention that last week this is the email I received from Roger Leroy?
Note the subject line.
Because luckily I was just sitting around at home hoping I could help her.
Isn’t she precious?
The paper was on poetry which created a little bit of healthy stress for her.
I know my role here.
And luckily, she and I both know it’s not help with math.
Side note: We are actually looking forward to them coming home for the Labor Day holiday weekend.
See you soon, darling twins!
Life Lesson (LL): Parents of high school students – here’s my best tip: tour colleges about 3-5 hours driving distance from home.
Share a Life Lesson (SALL): Any good tips on how to keep them on campus and using their meal plan?
Well I can testify that an hour away is WAY too close, lol! My one twin has been home every weekend so far (which her daddy LOVES!) but the other one, 3 hours away, has NOT been home yet so we are looking forward to seeing her this weekend. I can’t say if she’s using her meal ticket or not but the one good piece of advice I got from my sister before I bought it was to buy the smallest number of meals possible! I’ll be sure to pass that piece of advice along to all my friends in the future. They can always buy more if they need it but I think we’re all finding out they hate to eat in the cafeteria as much as we did when we were in school!
I know you missed them this summer when they were in boot camp and couldn’t see them for 6 weeks? Guess they missed you guys too and are just making up for it!
Another option is not to send them to a nearby college WITH A CAR. Who wants to call Mom and Dad to ASK for transportation home on the weekend? It isn’t easy to send them all the way across the country either, trust me.
So do they have to wear a uniform every day? No civilian clothes?
@Melinda–Great tip about food. But I must say the cafeteria food has improved immensely since the *many* years ago when we were in college!! They were actually gone for TEN weeks this summer and we ALWAYS miss them when they aren’t here. LOL It’s when they arrive home when the chaos and snarky teens arrive that missing them ends.
@julieann–It would have been an even bigger battle to try to take Roger’s car away – it’s hers, bought and paid with her own money. I think all colleges should not let have freshmen have cars. Can we start a petition? Incidentally – 3-5 hours is my hot tip. I was with a friend last week and her daughter is at TCU…way too far away so I understand how the too far away thing is hard! I’m sticking with my 3-5 hour recommendation
@Leigh Anne–How did you miss that one as much as we talk? Freshmen must wear uniforms 24/7. NO civilian clothes!!! Too funny that when they came home last Saturday they put their favorite outfit on to sit in the house for about 30 minutes before we went to lunch. Roger put on basketball shorts and a t-shirt with colored socks and those Vans slip on shoes – she is a style maven. Wizzy opted for jeans and a t-shirt. They both flopped on the couch and then pet the dogs and played Guitar Hero. Then changed back to their ASUs. Try to imagine your girls not being able to wear civilians and…GASP…not being able to ACCESSORIZE. They take after their mother, I know firsthand! LOL