Having a very hard time with DS going off to college

[mom2rtk]

No answers at all which just makes it more frustrating. Mono, strep, and flu all came back negative. She had a full panel blood work up done, but those results won't be back until Monday. Honestly, I doubt they will show anything more than a viral infection. She feels better, and is "only" spiking a temperature once a day and it isn't very high. I'm trying my best not to worry. Not easy!

Well, I hate that. And I was afraid that was the case since you hadn't posted. That's so frustrating. I hope she doesn't have a heavy week at school and can find time to take care of herself. At least you can stock her up on comfort foods when she heads back.

I don't blame her for thinking it's the flu shot. I suppose with that sort of timing I would think the same. I've gotten one for years and never had a reaction, but everyone is different so you really just never know. You have me wondering about my son getting one, but at least he's scheduled to get it at the beginning of winter break, so he'll be home for another month after that.

I sure hope she's better soon.

 

[Christine]

Ok, let me tell you our experience. DD had mono in fall of freshmen year and fall of junior year. Guess what......both after she got the flu shot. Sophomore year, I somehow missed having her get it and guess what.....no mono.

Now in my unprofessional opinion, the mono virus (Epstein-Barr virus) was already there, lying dormant, and receiving the flu vaccine triggered a response, which activated the mono and she started having symptoms.

I don't have documented proof of my theory, but unfortunately for now, she won't be getting the flu vaccine anytime soon. I do worry about her when she goes off to college next year though.

I totally think you are on to something here. I swear, I've heard in the past, that there is some issue with the flu shot and Epstein-Barr virus. No, I'm not confusing that with Guillan-Barre either. I think that when you have Epstein-Barr, you have to be very careful about getting immunizations.

 

[mom2travel]

UGHH. DD called at 2:30 am. She thinks that her boyfriend wants to break up with her. Oh - and he had been drinking and threw up on her "1-week old shoes" that we purchased for DD when we were in town for parent's weekend. I'm not sure what upset DD more: 1. that her shoes got ruined. (And right now -DH and I are in a very odd financial situation, so I totally understand that she will need a new pair of shoes - and I think DD is upset about needing the money "again".) Her "old" shoes had holes in them, and she felt bad about needing new shoes last weekend. 2. that she walked home from her BF's dorm WITH NO SHOES ON. (I'm not a barefoot kind of girl - so this one just grosses me out.) 3. that the BF might be breaking up with her. Well - we've always told DD that the computer help desk closes at 9:30 pm, however, the mom/dad help desk is open 24/7. Parenting - it is a life-long commitment

Sorry to hear your DD had a rough night The bright side is that she called you about it.

No answers at all which just makes it more frustrating. Mono, strep, and flu all came back negative. She had a full panel blood work up done, but those results won't be back until Monday. Honestly, I doubt they will show anything more than a viral infection. She feels better, and is "only" spiking a temperature once a day and it isn't very high. I'm trying my best not to worry. Not easy!

Our DD had a similar mystery virus 2 years ago. She was pale, exhausted, feverish, achy. Had not had her flu shot yet at that point. Tested negative for flu, strep & mono. Blood work came back negative for everything too. Very very frustrating and upsetting to not know what it is and how to help make it better. The doctor diagnosed a virus (after 2 visits). If I'm recalling correctly, it took a couple weeks of extra rest to get her back to functioning normally (I.e., making it to school every day & her long practices). In retrospect, I suspect that she was overwhelmed by the adjustment to her new schedule and it had simply taken weeks for it to catch up to her - mental and physical exertion finally hit the wall (in theory the changes didn't look too bad, but the move to middle school caused some 12+ hour days out of the house with practice plus much more homework every night). I guess we'll never know now what it all was, but I feel for you. Good luck! I hope your DD feels better soon

 

[LisaR]

Ugh. Having no answers is so stressful. Prayers for healing and good health soon!!!

Well, I hate that. And I was afraid that was the case since you hadn't posted. That's so frustrating. I hope she doesn't have a heavy week at school and can find time to take care of herself. At least you can stock her up on comfort foods when she heads back.

I don't blame her for thinking it's the flu shot. I suppose with that sort of timing I would think the same. I've gotten one for years and never had a reaction, but everyone is different so you really just never know. You have me wondering about my son getting one, but at least he's scheduled to get it at the beginning of winter break, so he'll be home for another month after that.

I sure hope she's better soon.

Thanks!! It helps to write it out and worry on the Dis so maybe I don't act quite as worried in person around my DD.

 

[LisaR]

Sorry to hear your DD had a rough night The bright side is that she called you about it. Our DD had a similar mystery virus 2 years ago. She was pale, exhausted, feverish, achy. Had not had her flu shot yet at that point. Tested negative for flu, strep & mono. Blood work came back negative for everything too. Very very frustrating and upsetting to not know what it is and how to help make it better. The doctor diagnosed a virus (after 2 visits). If I'm recalling correctly, it took a couple weeks of extra rest to get her back to functioning normally (I.e., making it to school every day & her long practices). In retrospect, I suspect that she was overwhelmed by the adjustment to her new schedule and it had simply taken weeks for it to catch up to her - mental and physical exertion finally hit the wall (in theory the changes didn't look too bad, but the move to middle school caused some 12+ hour days out of the house with practice plus much more homework every night). I guess we'll never know now what it all was, but I feel for you. Good luck! I hope your DD feels better soon

I really think this is what it is. In twelve weeks time, life as our kids once knew it is totally, completely different.

My DD has one roommate who is horrible. In the past week alone, the girl has thrown up all over her floor twice (from drinking), the boyfriend and the girl had a knock down fight where the police had to be called, and the girl caused a scene on the bus. DD said it is like living on a non-stop episode of Jerry Springer!

Between difficult classes, roommate issues, homesickness, balancing life in general, and new eating and sleeping habits, it doesn't surprise me that DD's body is reacting.

We have spent a good portion of the weekend discussing ways in which DD can adjust some of the things that are likely stressing her out. She is tired of being sick and says she is willing to makes some changes to hopefully reduce her number of illnesses.

 

[marcyinPA]

Just bringing the thread up to the top again- missing the fellowship of you all!!

It was a rough weekend/ start to the week here. I won't get into details because it just takes too long, but let's just say that DS's former girlfriend totally kicked him when he was down this weekend. (she had been texting him a lot after the breakup, and wanted to get back together, but DS was not ready to do that and was afraid of what that might look like- even though he admittedly still loved her and told her so). She texted him on Sunday and told him something that she did that was very hurtful to him- and it was obvious that her goal was to hurt him and/or make him jealous. He called home just sobbing.

We ended up going down to him and taking him out for dinner. He had been alone that weekend, all of his friends were gone. When this happened, I felt awful that he was alone. I'm glad he is close enough that we could go.

So Sunday night/Monday was like really the beginning of his new single life, so to speak. He wiped all of his pictures of her off of his phone/computer/facebook page. He did a lot of deleting. He sent home a bag full of reminders- photos, clothing, etc.- with us. The one thing he has not been able to do is delete her completely from Facebook. I am hoping with time, he will be able to- but I worry that he might see pictures on there that he will not want to see.

Other than that, I think he will be OK. He got his classes for next semester- I think he is happy with them, but not necessarily thrilled with the 8 am start on M/W/F It will be an adjustment after starting at 9 am this semester.

Hope everyone else is doing well!! Lisa, is your daughter feeling any better this week?

 

[Katy Belle]

Just bringing the thread up to the top again- missing the fellowship of you all!!

It was a rough weekend/ start to the week here. I won't get into details because it just takes too long, but let's just say that DS's former girlfriend totally kicked him when he was down this weekend. (she had been texting him a lot after the breakup, and wanted to get back together, but DS was not ready to do that and was afraid of what that might look like- even though he admittedly still loved her and told her so). She texted him on Sunday and told him something that she did that was very hurtful to him- and it was obvious that her goal was to hurt him and/or make him jealous. He called home just sobbing.

We ended up going down to him and taking him out for dinner. He had been alone that weekend, all of his friends were gone. When this happened, I felt awful that he was alone. I'm glad he is close enough that we could go.

So Sunday night/Monday was like really the beginning of his new single life, so to speak. He wiped all of his pictures of her off of his phone/computer/facebook page. He did a lot of deleting. He sent home a bag full of reminders- photos, clothing, etc.- with us. The one thing he has not been able to do is delete her completely from Facebook. I am hoping with time, he will be able to- but I worry that he might see pictures on there that he will not want to see.

Other than that, I think he will be OK. He got his classes for next semester- I think he is happy with them, but not necessarily thrilled with the 8 am start on M/W/F It will be an adjustment after starting at 9 am this semester.

Hope everyone else is doing well!! Lisa, is your daughter feeling any better this week?

Awww, poor guy! We had similar things happen this summer and it is rough. I'm so glad you were able to go take him to dinner. I hope she leaves him alone completely so he can move on. These kids are so accessible to each other, with phones and computers, it really does make it harder.

DS seems to be doing fine. I miss him like crazy. We are going to a funeral in another state Thursday and Friday. He really wanted to come to, but it is so far for him and he has another Calc Exam on Monday. I encouraged him to stay at school. We also have the Band Banquet Saturday night, for his younger brother. It is soooo much fun and DS18 wanted to come too. I think Calculus might keep him from that too. It really is important that he does well in it, so I'm happy he's taking it seriously.

I feel like he's not being social enough at school...but then I think about him here and he wasn't that all social here either! He has a lot of friends, and texts and plays computer games with them, all over the world actually, but he didn't "go out" that much. So when I start to worry, I have to remind myself...same kid, different location

He will be coming home in a week and a half to help us with DS13s Eagle Project. And then for Thanksgiving!

Hugs to all with sick kiddos! I hope you get some answers and the kids get well soon!

 

[mom2rtk]

Just bringing the thread up to the top again- missing the fellowship of you all!!

It was a rough weekend/ start to the week here. I won't get into details because it just takes too long, but let's just say that DS's former girlfriend totally kicked him when he was down this weekend. (she had been texting him a lot after the breakup, and wanted to get back together, but DS was not ready to do that and was afraid of what that might look like- even though he admittedly still loved her and told her so). She texted him on Sunday and told him something that she did that was very hurtful to him- and it was obvious that her goal was to hurt him and/or make him jealous. He called home just sobbing.

We ended up going down to him and taking him out for dinner. He had been alone that weekend, all of his friends were gone. When this happened, I felt awful that he was alone. I'm glad he is close enough that we could go.

So Sunday night/Monday was like really the beginning of his new single life, so to speak. He wiped all of his pictures of her off of his phone/computer/facebook page. He did a lot of deleting. He sent home a bag full of reminders- photos, clothing, etc.- with us. The one thing he has not been able to do is delete her completely from Facebook. I am hoping with time, he will be able to- but I worry that he might see pictures on there that he will not want to see.

Other than that, I think he will be OK. He got his classes for next semester- I think he is happy with them, but not necessarily thrilled with the 8 am start on M/W/F It will be an adjustment after starting at 9 am this semester.

Hope everyone else is doing well!! Lisa, is your daughter feeling any better this week?

Awww Marcy. Sorry your DS (and you) had such a tough weekend. How heartbreaking for him.

As an outsider looking in though, with absolutely no emotional investment in the situation, I am actually relieved that he got to have some finality to the situation. At least he can move forward with a clean slate. Hopefully it will get a little easier every day, embracing the future while not feeling held back by the past.

 

[LisaR]

Just bringing the thread up to the top again- missing the fellowship of you all!!

It was a rough weekend/ start to the week here. I won't get into details because it just takes too long, but let's just say that DS's former girlfriend totally kicked him when he was down this weekend. (she had been texting him a lot after the breakup, and wanted to get back together, but DS was not ready to do that and was afraid of what that might look like- even though he admittedly still loved her and told her so). She texted him on Sunday and told him something that she did that was very hurtful to him- and it was obvious that her goal was to hurt him and/or make him jealous. He called home just sobbing.

We ended up going down to him and taking him out for dinner. He had been alone that weekend, all of his friends were gone. When this happened, I felt awful that he was alone. I'm glad he is close enough that we could go.

So Sunday night/Monday was like really the beginning of his new single life, so to speak. He wiped all of his pictures of her off of his phone/computer/facebook page. He did a lot of deleting. He sent home a bag full of reminders- photos, clothing, etc.- with us. The one thing he has not been able to do is delete her completely from Facebook. I am hoping with time, he will be able to- but I worry that he might see pictures on there that he will not want to see.

Other than that, I think he will be OK. He got his classes for next semester- I think he is happy with them, but not necessarily thrilled with the 8 am start on M/W/F It will be an adjustment after starting at 9 am this semester.

Hope everyone else is doing well!! Lisa, is your daughter feeling any better this week?

Poor guy! I hate the whole text messaging and relationship thing this generation has going. When couples broke up in our day, it was over. You might see the person at school, but that was it. If you lived at home, you weren't going to call each other a hundred times a day to keep rehashing the entire thing because dad would pull the phone off the wall if you were on it that often! Now, kids break up, but they text for weeks on end after the fact and I really don't think that helps in the slightest. I hope your DS is able to put this behind him and move forward. Hopefully next semester will be so much better.

 

[LisaR]

DD went back on Monday evening. She felt great! She agrees that the way her body is handling the stress is by getting sick. She knows that her diet, exercise, and sleep schedule have been severely altered and she is determined to make changes so she can hopefully keep herself healthy!

That didn't last long......

DD's roommate (the good one ) woke up early this morning with massive pain on her side. She tried to tough it out until the school clinic opened, but by 7am DD had taken her to a walk in clinic. They were there for awhile and then they sent them to the hospital because they suspect appendicitis. Her mom is on the way (2.5 hour drive). DD hasn't eaten and is in shorts and a t shirt and freezing. She also hates hospitals with a passion. She had to skip a class this morning which she really did need to go to. She also has a stats test (her hardest class) at 2pm. She will make it for that since the mom will be there by that point, but I am guessing DD will be a bit on the stressed side again. I hope the roommate is okay and I hope DD doesn't just end up worn down again. The fun never ends!

 

[mom2rtk]

DD went back on Monday evening. She felt great! She agrees that the way her body is handling the stress is by getting sick. She knows that her diet, exercise, and sleep schedule have been severely altered and she is determined to make changes so she can hopefully keep herself healthy!

That didn't last long......

DD's roommate (the good one ) woke up early this morning with massive pain on her side. She tried to tough it out until the school clinic opened, but by 7am DD had taken her to a walk in clinic. They were there for awhile and then they sent them to the hospital because they suspect appendicitis. Her mom is on the way (2.5 hour drive). DD hasn't eaten and is in shorts and a t shirt and freezing. She also hates hospitals with a passion. She had to skip a class this morning which she really did need to go to. She also has a stats test (her hardest class) at 2pm. She will make it for that since the mom will be there by that point, but I am guessing DD will be a bit on the stressed side again. I hope the roommate is okay and I hope DD doesn't just end up worn down again. The fun never ends!

Wow, what a crazy morning that was! I hope your DD's roomie recovers quickly and that your DD does fine on her Stat test and continues feeling better.

Not all roomies would do what your DD did. Her roomie is lucky to have such a loyal friend stay with her until her mom arrives. It's that sort of thing that scares me about being 3 1/2 hours away.

My daughter's softball coach has a daughter away at school (2 hours away). She was diagnosed with epilepsy the year before she left. When she got that call saying the daughter was having seizures and was in the hospital, she says she made that drive in just under an hour (all interstate). YIKES! Not sure if I should be impressed or scared! Thankfully she's ok.

 

[PRINCESS VIJA]

Just bringing the thread up to the top again- missing the fellowship of you all!!

It was a rough weekend/ start to the week here. I won't get into details because it just takes too long, but let's just say that DS's former girlfriend totally kicked him when he was down this weekend. (she had been texting him a lot after the breakup, and wanted to get back together, but DS was not ready to do that and was afraid of what that might look like- even though he admittedly still loved her and told her so). She texted him on Sunday and told him something that she did that was very hurtful to him- and it was obvious that her goal was to hurt him and/or make him jealous. He called home just sobbing.

We ended up going down to him and taking him out for dinner. He had been alone that weekend, all of his friends were gone. When this happened, I felt awful that he was alone. I'm glad he is close enough that we could go.

So Sunday night/Monday was like really the beginning of his new single life, so to speak. He wiped all of his pictures of her off of his phone/computer/facebook page. He did a lot of deleting. He sent home a bag full of reminders- photos, clothing, etc.- with us. The one thing he has not been able to do is delete her completely from Facebook. I am hoping with time, he will be able to- but I worry that he might see pictures on there that he will not want to see.

Other than that, I think he will be OK. He got his classes for next semester- I think he is happy with them, but not necessarily thrilled with the 8 am start on M/W/F It will be an adjustment after starting at 9 am this semester.

Hope everyone else is doing well!! Lisa, is your daughter feeling any better this week?

I agree, I love the fellow ship of this group. I have been so busy, I've hardly had any time on the computer. But I think I need to make time, because you guys are all awesome!

So sorry your son has to go through all of this. I think he is making some great steps into his new "single life". Unfortunately he had to find the hard way that she can be so hurtful, but on the other hand, it was probably good of him to see it because it will help him make that break. glad you could go see him. I can imagine he was so very thankful for your comfort/presence and love to help him through all of this. Please keep us posted on how he is doing moving on.

DS seems to be doing fine. I miss him like crazy. We are going to a funeral in another state Thursday and Friday. He really wanted to come to, but it is so far for him and he has another Calc Exam on Monday. I encouraged him to stay at school. We also have the Band Banquet Saturday night, for his younger brother. It is soooo much fun and DS18 wanted to come too. I think Calculus might keep him from that too. It really is important that he does well in it, so I'm happy he's taking it seriously.

I feel like he's not being social enough at school...but then I think about him here and he wasn't that all social here either! He has a lot of friends, and texts and plays computer games with them, all over the world actually, but he didn't "go out" that much. So when I start to worry, I have to remind myself...same kid, different location

He will be coming home in a week and a half to help us with DS13s Eagle Project. And then for Thanksgiving!

Hugs to all with sick kiddos! I hope you get some answers and the kids get well soon!

Awesome that your DS is taking his Calc classes so seriously. Sorry for the loss and then funeral trip. I have to smile at the "same kid, different location" comment! I think we all need to remember that. It is a good reminder.

what is your other DS13's Eagle project? My DS is an Eagle scout and I LOVE hearing about the projects!

DD went back on Monday evening. She felt great! She agrees that the way her body is handling the stress is by getting sick. She knows that her diet, exercise, and sleep schedule have been severely altered and she is determined to make changes so she can hopefully keep herself healthy!

That didn't last long......

DD's roommate (the good one ) woke up early this morning with massive pain on her side. She tried to tough it out until the school clinic opened, but by 7am DD had taken her to a walk in clinic. They were there for awhile and then they sent them to the hospital because they suspect appendicitis. Her mom is on the way (2.5 hour drive). DD hasn't eaten and is in shorts and a t shirt and freezing. She also hates hospitals with a passion. She had to skip a class this morning which she really did need to go to. She also has a stats test (her hardest class) at 2pm. She will make it for that since the mom will be there by that point, but I am guessing DD will be a bit on the stressed side again. I hope the roommate is okay and I hope DD doesn't just end up worn down again. The fun never ends!

Oh gosh, I hope the roommate will be ok. And I bet your DD will get through this as she will see also through her roommate that she really needs to take care of her health. Hugs to you!

 

[LisaR]

Wow, what a crazy morning that was! I hope your DD's roomie recovers quickly and that your DD does fine on her Stat test and continues feeling better.

Not all roomies would do what your DD did. Her roomie is lucky to have such a loyal friend stay with her until her mom arrives. It's that sort of thing that scares me about being 3 1/2 hours away.

My daughter's softball coach has a daughter away at school (2 hours away). She was diagnosed with epilepsy the year before she left. When she got that call saying the daughter was having seizures and was in the hospital, she says she made that drive in just under an hour (all interstate). YIKES! Not sure if I should be impressed or scared! Thankfully she's ok.

Thanks!

When DD called on Thursday and said she felt awful and would I come get her, I made the 3 hour and 30 minute trip in 3 hours and 3 minutes. DH said the same thing, "Not sure if I should be impressed or scared!" Never underestimate the lengths a worried mom will go to! DH is getting me a radar detector for Christmas.

 

[PRINCESS VIJA]

Well... sad news for us... DH especially is having a hard time with this new development...

Got a call from DS this past week that he won't be able to come deer hunting with us. DH and DS have been deer hunting together for so many years. I really thought DS would come... it broke DH's heart and mine was breaking for DH's. Well... at least DH will have DD to hunt with. She loves hunting too. I go along, but I don't hunt. It will be different.

DS has a banquet to go to for his fraternity. I understand the importance of going to it, truly I do. BUT WHY would they have a banquet OPENING WEEKEND of deer hunting???? The college is in the middle of prime deer hunting culture!!!!!! Don't understand that at all.

Ah well.... I guess it is another kick in the but to keep moving on with our lives as DS is moving on.

I know I will see him for thanksgiving so I am looking forward to that!

 

[mom2rtk]

Thanks!

When DD called on Thursday and said she felt awful and would I come get her, I made the 3 hour and 30 minute trip in 3 hours and 3 minutes. DH said the same thing, "Not sure if I should be impressed or scared!" Never underestimate the lengths a worried mom will go to! DH is getting me a radar detector for Christmas.

I already have a radar detector, but our drive is through so many small towns with winding roads and changing speed limits, I really can't take any chances. I shudder to think how awful it would be to make that drive in a hurry.

The funny part is that my daughter's softball coach..... really did used to be a race car driver!

 

[PRINCESS VIJA]

Thanks!

When DD called on Thursday and said she felt awful and would I come get her, I made the 3 hour and 30 minute trip in 3 hours and 3 minutes. DH said the same thing, "Not sure if I should be impressed or scared!" Never underestimate the lengths a worried mom will go to! DH is getting me a radar detector for Christmas.

WOW, that is impressive!!! I am super impressed!

LOVE the radar detector!!!!

 

[mom2rtk]

Awww, poor guy! We had similar things happen this summer and it is rough. I'm so glad you were able to go take him to dinner. I hope she leaves him alone completely so he can move on. These kids are so accessible to each other, with phones and computers, it really does make it harder.

DS seems to be doing fine. I miss him like crazy. We are going to a funeral in another state Thursday and Friday. He really wanted to come to, but it is so far for him and he has another Calc Exam on Monday. I encouraged him to stay at school. We also have the Band Banquet Saturday night, for his younger brother. It is soooo much fun and DS18 wanted to come too. I think Calculus might keep him from that too. It really is important that he does well in it, so I'm happy he's taking it seriously.

I feel like he's not being social enough at school...but then I think about him here and he wasn't that all social here either! He has a lot of friends, and texts and plays computer games with them, all over the world actually, but he didn't "go out" that much. So when I start to worry, I have to remind myself...same kid, different location

He will be coming home in a week and a half to help us with DS13s Eagle Project. And then for Thanksgiving!

Hugs to all with sick kiddos! I hope you get some answers and the kids get well soon!

Good luck to your DS on his calc test! And kudos to him for taking it so seriously!

 

[mom2rtk]

Well... sad news for us... DH especially is having a hard time with this new development...

Got a call from DS this past week that he won't be able to come deer hunting with us. DH and DS have been deer hunting together for so many years. I really thought DS would come... it broke DH's heart and mine was breaking for DH's. Well... at least DH will have DD to hunt with. She loves hunting too. I go along, but I don't hunt. It will be different.

DS has a banquet to go to for his fraternity. I understand the importance of going to it, truly I do. BUT WHY would they have a banquet OPENING WEEKEND of deer hunting???? The college is in the middle of prime deer hunting culture!!!!!! Don't understand that at all.

Ah well.... I guess it is another kick in the but to keep moving on with our lives as DS is moving on.

I know I will see him for thanksgiving so I am looking forward to that!

I'm so sorry. I totally understand though. Nobody in our family hunts, but I can totally get how disappointing it would be to give up a family tradition like that.

I really thought my son would get home more often with the kid he knows at school who is from this area. But his fraternity has so many time commitments, that hasn't happened since Labor Day. The other 2 times we had him home required 2 round trip rides from us.

 

[RejoyceoverDisney]

Just a quick post because I vowed I wasn't logging on until after I'm packed. But I was thinking of all your kiddos and wanted to check in.

So sorry to hear about the heartbreaks and illness. Glad some have been able to move on and feel better.

DS is coming home Friday night to help out with his brother since our flight leaves for WDW on SAturday at 7:30am. He will spend most of the day with his brother and if all goes well, then he'll stay again overnight. Other wise brother will go to Grandparents a day earlier and grandpa will bring him back to school at some point over the weekend. So glad we live close so this is an option.

I want them to try this so that both are comfortable with each other for future.
They don't fight with each other, it's just that this puts added responsibility they have never tried before. Grandparents live less than a 2 minute drive from us.

Ok all you Moms! I'll be thinking about you a lot over the next week. Keeping your families in my prayers. When I get back, we all will be talking about the long 4 day weekend we get to spend with our babies.

Giant hugs! Take care if I don't get to pop back before I leave.

 

[Katy Belle]

what is your other DS13's Eagle project? My DS is an Eagle scout and I LOVE hearing about the projects!

DS13 is painting the basement hallways at the church where we have Scouts. Actually, half the hallway. His half is nearly 4,000 sq ft of painting, which is why he's not doing the whole thing! Another boy is doing the other half, on a completely different weekend, and we cannot talk to them about it, so each boy is completely responsible for their own project!

DS18 is an Eagle Scout as well. He painted two classrooms and adjoining bathroom in the church. DS16 has done his Eagle Project, but still messing around with some merit badges...personal fitness, personal management... He re-lined the two parking lots at the church. A whole lot of painting going on in our family!

What did your DS do? Boy Scouts is really a great program. I'm happy my guys have stuck with it. We are down Scouts and down adults at the moment, so DH and I are wearing out a bit...but we will try to do our best and stick with it! Poor DH is doing nearly all the planning and nearly all the camping, having to twist arms to get a second adult to come camp! It is worth it though.