When the Daughter bird graduated from High School, I had just finished landscaping the back yard. To bring some blooming color in for the day of the big party, I bought these lillies in pots and planted them by the gazebo where the Refreshments were being served. This morning when I went outside to check for damage (we had an incredible thunder and lightning, knockoutthepower, STORM at 2AM) I was greeted by These. Aren't they absolutely fabulous? Earlier than any of the daylilies by a couple of weeks, and WAY before the stargazers and other orientals bloom....I just call them the graduation lillies. Strong, sturdy, strappy foliage, but no real scent to speak of.
We had our first meeting with the therapist who is going to help with the transition *to college life* plan. When she came out into the waiting room, where I was perusing the newest Knitters, she said "WOW, this girl is gonna do GREAT!" We are going to buy a new planner and create a resource guide....what to do in certain situations, who to contact for help, how to Order Pizza and pay for it....a checklist for laundry, and how to Make A Budget. I think we ALL need one of those, don't you? Let's see...Inspiration and help with FairIsle, that would be Wendy, yep, here's her blog link right here....Pizza is already on speed dial, check that one! How to make a budget? hmmmmmmmmm.
Deep breath...I can do it. Dialing Debbieduck for a daughter consult....
She'll be FINE, I know that. What I really need is a Resource Guide for ME.
Sounds like a good plan. Daughter Bird is gonna be way better preparred than even I ever was for college. Sorry I can't help with the budget part but I haven't learned that skill in 30+ years! Have a fab weekend. Chat later
Hugs
Posted by: Melissa | May 22, 2004 at 09:09 AM
Wow sounds like that therapist is awesome. DB is going to do great.
I love that lily.
Storm! what storm? we didn't have a storm here. Glad you and the garden survived it.
Posted by: Cathy | May 22, 2004 at 09:10 AM
Get Daughter Bird her own hammer, nails (picture hanging kit maybe) and screwdrivers / drill for college. They were some of the most used tools I took with me, borrowed by other students and parents on the moving in day. And they made a good way of meeting other people too.
I think there will have to be some pizza ordering practace at your house this summer. Oh poor you. Pizza ordered and delt with by somene else. :-) Maybe you could extend it to other food ordering practace. Do you have a Dine One One sort of delivery service there?
You and Danger Girl can get your own planner and start making your own resource guide. All the important blogs, email addresses, phone numbers, and yarn shops to go to when you need to be distracted from your nest.
lots of good thoughts & love,
stonering
Posted by: stonering | May 22, 2004 at 11:46 AM
I agree with Melissa. That's waaaaay more preparation than I had for college. It's going to be fabulous for her. I can just *feel* her blossoming. What a cool kid. What a cool mom.
Posted by: Nathania | May 22, 2004 at 12:55 PM
Just keep taking deep breaths and let them out slowly...don't hyper ventilate ;-)
It sounds like you have a good plan in place already...unfortunately there are no resource guides for the parents.
I think the therapist is right...she will be awesome, she knows where to go for help (you and any student support resources you've found for her).
My little duck has informed me that she intends to do a masters degree in sports medicine ( not med school but a branch of kineisiology) after her BA Kineisiology...I just worry she will saddle herself with tens of thousands of $$$ in student debt...and education that comes mortgaged .
I'm getting over a sever cold complete with ;lugged up ears...gotta run and light a candle to the Goddess of Bursaries and Scholarships..
Don't worry too much, I'm sure she'll be fine.
Debbie
Posted by: debbie klement | May 23, 2004 at 06:36 PM