Sorority Parents Blog

college life, dorm room, Greek life, mother's perspective, moving, Parent's Perspective, sisters, sorority life

So my oldest daughter is starting her junior year this week and my youngest is starting her freshman year in college.  And I wonder to myself … where did all the time go and where did all the stuff come from? For Lane, my oldest, there are tons of boxes of sorority items … bulletin boards, cups, frames, all with my favorite colors, green and white.  Then throw in the books, posters, clothes (do you really need 27 pairs of shoes in order to have a successful college experience?) and furniture and I ask myself, “That’s going to all fit in one dorm room?”  But it does, and it always has for everyone that’s gone to college right?  It’s been fun watching Lane instruct her sister on what to take and what not to take as she moves into college.  When we moved Lane to Millsaps last year, it took three cars, that’s right, three cars! For Ruthie, it looks like only two, but that is subject to change.  Because, and yes, I’m the one saying this, I keep thinking of things she needs.  For example, she might need five bottles of hand soap. Am I right? Ok, so maybe I’m a bit off the mark but I feel like she has to have everything and lots of it.  My way of still taking care of her, I suppose.  And of course, you forget something.  Yes, Ruthie has peanut butter, cereal and Ramen Noodles but not a single fork, spoon or knife to her name.  Yes, I won the “Sending your Daughter to College with All She Needs Award!” I wonder what else I  have forgotten …