by Tina~in_ut
Well, let me tell you:
Thursday:
1. On the way to the airport.
2. Just after takeoff.
3. During the flight to Spokane.
4. At dinner.
Friday:
5. Visiting church.
6. Meeting in the McCarthey Athletic Center.
7. During President McCulloh's speech.
8. Again during speech (it was REALLY good!).
Saturday:
9. At breakfast.
10. During parent meeting.
11. Again during parent meeting.
12. In library.
13. Buying books. (this one is iffy.....it could have been caused by the bill)
14. At lunch.
15. At dinner (he didn't want to go with us)
Sunday:
16. When President McCulloh gave homily at mass.
17. When Priest, toward the end of mass, told the freshmen to stand in the aisles and we all prayed for them.
18. When same priest told the kids to go outside (panicked!)
19. When same priest thanked the parents for entrusting our sons and daughters to their care. (not too happy with this priest at that moment!)
20. At lunch after mass.
21. When I hugged him goodbye and told him I loved him. (actually, I couldn't even speak!)
22. In hotel room when hubby told me that he dropped the bag with all the mugs for the grandparents because the handle on the bag broke. All but one shattered~
23. For the girl in the bookstore so she would replace the mugs for free.
24. Again at the hotel when Di texted me.
25. When DeeDee texted me....but I also laughed.
26. and finally.....now~
I will say this. Sending him to Gonzaga is the best decision the three of us could have ever made. It makes it easier to write the damn check every month knowing and seeing where my brat will be for the next 4 years. I'm so happy with this school and so excited for him.
Good moaning! What a beautiful blog Tina. I am sure you cried so much. I just took my baby to WKU for her final year and it was such a spectacular day. It is amazing the love we hold in our hearts for our children. :)
ReplyDeleteI am sorry to be MIA for a while. I have not been online for very long periods because I am trying to enjoy the sunshine and outdoors before it starts getting too cold.
Hello to Tina & Bebbi!
ReplyDeleteAw, Tina! The baby has left the nest. We work so hard to see that they'll do fine on their own, then we don't want them to do it when the time comes. It will get easier.
As for the mugs, I hardly think they are an even exchange for a grandson. I hope the mugs say, "My kid took my grandkid away and all I got was this lousy mug". You know, like the t-shirts.
Waving to Bebbi and a hi-de-ho to everyone stopping by later.
morning ladies...
ReplyDeleteTina my God all I ever heard was COME GETS THESE KIDS AND TAKE EM HOME WITH YOU!!"
you have even tried to sell your children at various points in time....lol
The way I see it is "one down and two to go!"
Just think of the craft room you can have with the extra bedrooms as they vacate!!
The very idea....up there bawling and slingin' snot all over campus...
I gave you a perfectly good dream sequence to focus on so you wouldn't get upset....remember? the one where I am "doing" the prez with a strap-on while he is wearing a ball-gag...nipple clamos and red lingerie!?
Oh I talk a lot of stuff but I know its hard....but in a few months when he calls home for more money...you'll be like..."who is this?" "Wyan who??"....
so! all that aside....hows he doing this morning? I KNOW you called him....
Morning Glories!
ReplyDeleteTina you look so pretty with those puffy eyes.
Ok now I am crying again too. I spent the weekend teary eyed and weepy and now you just made me cry again. Dimmmit.
It is hard to let go,especially if you are still paying, but it is a rite of passage.
(((Hugs))) to everyone.
What is the deal with all the emotions lately. I have been a basket case myself. It's unreal! I cry at least once a day. So much that my Mom insisted I go to the doctor yesterday to get a check up. He said I was fine and just stress but gave me some things to try and change involving my home life. :) I am trying to dig myself out of this hole but it's hard hard hard hard hard hard hard.
ReplyDeleteAnd not hard like DeeDee's strap on either!.. REALLY HARD. :)
Good morning!
ReplyDeleteAwww the first one to leave the nest!
I bet it was hard... loved your blog this morning!
Bebbi are you pre-menopausal? That could be what is causing the mood swings.
Dee Dee do you have any kids?
Lynn hope the day gets better for you :)
Hi Bona!
Shirley, loved the video from yesterday!
Hope everyone has a nice day!
Good Moaning and Morning to you all.
ReplyDeleteAwww, tina's babe has left the nest. You won't believe how much you will cry when you see him again~add it to your list.
I remember when mine went off to college. I was so proud of myself. I did not shed a tear- not one the whole time we got ready, the orientation, the move in, nadda. The book buying almost made me faint, but other than that I was good to go!
Then we got in the car and left him- 5 miles down the road I was inconsolable. Mr. Goldie just held my hand as I sobbed. That was my baby! All 6'5" of him! I recovered after about 2 hours of driving. :)
By the time we hauled the 2nd one to school, the elevator was broken, and we had to walk up and down 18 flights with his stuff. I was swearing not crying when we left. I do admit to a sniffle or two when he transferred to a private school in London, England after his Soph. year. But then that too could have been attributed to expense!
Flapping a wing at all!!!!
EBJ....
ReplyDeleteI have a son...and a daughter in law.....a whore with basketball tits...(fake)
EBJ: Yes, I am that too.
ReplyDeleteDeeDee, not to worry. One day that whore will get to running and she'll whack herself in the face with those tits, maybe break her nose. Karma's a bitch.
ReplyDeleteHappy Tuesday Owls.
ReplyDeleteTina, I cried just reading your blog because it brought back all those memories of taking my youngest to San Diego State. Like Goldie, I only cried on the way home...actually the whole 900 mile ride home. Good thing I wasn't driving.
Then when I got home and realized I was going to be living in the house all by myself, I cried again...for about a week. I stayed at work for hours after 5:00 to avoid going home to an empty house. It was almost like I was grieving again. I can't remember how long that lasted, but it seemed like forever.
Thanks for bringing up THAT memory again (said sarcastically).
Good Moaning, Tina! I figure there can be moaning morning, noon, and night. It is amazing how many tears we're capable of shedding, isn't it? You'd think we'd look like prunes after all the fluid loss. Oh, wait, I do look like a prune but that's because I'm old. :(
ReplyDeleteBebbi Sorry you are feeling blue lately. Just remember that nothing is as constant as change. This too shall pass.
LynnD Have you been crying because you had to wear a strawberry suit? ;)
Goldie LOL @ crying over the expense. Twice the pain.
DeeDee I take it you don't care for your DIL.
Waving a wing at Bonach and EBJ!
Tina Tina Tina, dry up and fix my farm! jk
ReplyDeleteI have been on the crying end too. It is an ache that sticks to your gut like non other! I had to keep reminding myself that he was a man and was on his own adventure.
How many of us gave our parents a second thought after we got on with our lives? Oh we would call home,but soon went about our business.
You did a great job with him Tina. I know you are proud. Now let him show you what a good job you did by letting him grow up :) I know "shuddup Mary" lol!!
TINA: What a sweet blog! I have a feeling there will be more tears when your son comes home for Thanksgiving with a carry-on full of laundry for you to wash! ;)
ReplyDeleteI don't think the tears you've cried will even compare to the ones you'll shed when he succeeds at all he tries and makes you the proudest mom in the world. :)
BEBBI: Vhat is this thing you call "too cold"? :D
LYNN: I hope you're feeling better this afternoon..sending sunshine your way!
BEBBI: Sending you lots of sun too!
SHIRLEY: Word of the day..hydrate! I hope you're able to stay cool!
J/LIN: ..and in the pool.. ;)
Waving HI to BARB, DEEDEE, GOLDIE, EBJ and BONACHI!
HI MARY! It took me so long to post you were able to fly in, comment, sit on the branch for a while, fluff your feathers, grab a worm..and fly off! :D
ReplyDeleteIn my defense..someone did ring the doorbell... :)
Just opened this years property tax bill..it went down over $300! I guess our house is now considered a tent!
ReplyDeleteHmmmm. Seems like everyone's having a good cry today. Is it something in the air?
ReplyDeleteOh. Except Zona. Zona's jumping for joy in her tent.
ReplyDeleteOh, Tina I just shed some tears reading your blog.
ReplyDeleteLast night I cried myself to sleep over stupid stuff.
The tears seem to be coming too quickly lately for me.
Anywho, have a peaceful evening everyone.
Hi Jennifer~ nothing wrong with a good cry. Your heart can't heal overnight and you shouldn't expect it to. I you need to cry-CRY!! Stomp your feet- call him an asshole-do what it takes.. :)
ReplyDeleteI am cleaning like a mad woman. My Mom (yes, the infamous Inge Binga) is coming tomorrow to spend the night. Then off to Brainerd to see the kids and grankids!
ReplyDeleteSo why is it that I feel the need to dust and clean when I just did that a few days ago??????
Good evening Owls! I'm too hot to name everyone individually. Three or four more days of this and I will not survive. Zona and anyone else who puts up with this type of weather for months at a time is completely insane!! Zona I mean that in the nicest way possible. Someone on FB asked if I had air conditioning and I told them all I have are 2 fans and a frozen bag of peas (I put that on the back of my neck).
ReplyDeleteAnyway I'm sorry you cried so much Tina. I'm sure some of those tears were proud ones. He'll be fine and so will you. Did hubby shed any tears?
I haven't been able to cry since mum's funeral. I have watched sad movies and nothing! A little teary eyed and that's it. Actually right now it's too damn hot to cry. If Hurricane Earl comes calling this weekend he better bring cooler temperatures with him!!
ReplyDeleteTINA: Very sweet blog. I'm sorry MrD and I made you cry again on Sunday with out text ....we were trying to make you feel better.I think it was hard coming home the first few days after they are gone but then I got used to it. The twins will be completely filling up your time soon and you will wonder how you had the time to be raising a third child!
ReplyDeleteI wanted to thank all of you for your prayers, thoughts, vibes, etc., for me the last few days. I went to the doctor today the cancer is non evasive and has not spread anywhere I will have it taken off on Tuesday. The doctor told me that will hurt a lot but right now I am just celebrating in the joy that it is non evasive. Again, that you every single one.
Happy dance for you Diane!!! At last something joyful to cry about!! I swear if I was there I would kiss your Dr!! I am thrilled can you tell??
ReplyDeleteI hope you sleep well tonight :)
Tina..
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful blog.. 26 times is a lot of crying.. but so understandable, he is going off into the world to start his journey. I am sure it is a great school, you and your hubby should be very proud, cause you certainly raised three great brats!
:O)
YAY for Dianne.. YAY for Dianne..
ReplyDeleteone more time
YAY for Dianne..
ok just one more..
YAY for Dianne..
best news ever....
Jennifer..
ReplyDeleteCry all you want, you deserve it.. and when you see him kick him in the shins for me.. (Zona taught me that
tactic)
and after you cry, look at your babies and the smiles will come..
♥♥
Bebbi..
ReplyDeleteI am going with J/L.. she said it best..
"Bebbi Sorry you are feeling blue lately. Just remember that nothing is as constant as change. This too shall pass"
I am off to bed.. can't keep my eyes open.. I feel so tired..
ReplyDeleteHope all had a good day!
Dianne You already know how happy I am for you. Keeping in my prayers that the procedure won't be as bad as you fear. At least it will be OVER! Yay!
ReplyDeleteMary I'm dancing the happy dance right along with you. :)
Carol I hope you are sleeping a most restful sleep and feeling like a hot mama crackwhore in the morning. ;)
TINA - Really enjoyed your pics from taking the boy to college.
ReplyDeleteDIANNE - Best freakin' news EVAH!! Muah ♥
Today is the kid's first day of school. I don't mind saying that I'm sooooooo happy to be getting my afternoon time back. I have been running nonstop for weeks....and I'm tired.
I hope everyone has a great day ♥
yabbadabbadoo Dianne!!
ReplyDeleteYou guys are all so cute~ Thanks for all the comments~ I went to bed at 9pm last night....hubby called at 9:15! (he had back-to-school night).....he wanted to know how the first day of school went for the kid....I told him I didn't know cuz I didn't call him~ (don't want to bug).....so I got off the phone with him and said...what the heck....and called~ The kid says that Math is going to be killer, but he likes his classes. I got off the phone with an "I love you!" and he said it back (rare for him) and of course.....I went to bed and cried! I also told him to call his father.....hubby came home about 15 min later and I heard him answer his phone. It was the kid. They talked for a little bit and when hubby got off the phone...he was SO excited that the kid called "all on his own!" I don't have the heart to tell him the truth~ :D
ReplyDeleteDi-Di~ I'm so happy for you~ What's a little pain in the long run.....you should be used to it by now~ :)~