50 Thoughts That Cross Your Mind During College Drop-Off

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Ah, college drop-off day. It feels surreal, doesn’t it? One moment you’re cradling your little one in your arms, and the next, you’re standing in a dorm room, surrounded by boxes and a whirlwind of emotions. It’s a rite of passage that no parent can truly prepare for. So, as you load up your car with essentials from storage bins to cozy towels, brace yourself for the rollercoaster of thoughts that will undoubtedly race through your mind.

1. Wow. Is this really happening? He’s leaving home!
2. Packing is such a chore, especially when it’s my “baby’s” belongings.
3. Seriously? Just one pair of flip-flops as your only shoes? You need more!
4. Did we forget anything? He needs a what?! My wallet is crying.
5. I refuse to make five trips to Target today. Nope!
6. There’s the dorm! I can handle this. I can do this!
7. Wait, can I really do this?
8. How did my mom manage to leave me here all those years ago?
9. Stairs. So many stairs. Remind him not to trip on the way back.
10. And hangovers. Time for another talk about drinking.
11. Wow, look at all these bright young minds. Everyone looks so happy!
12. And nervous. So many anxious faces. Can anyone make eye contact?
13. A couple of those nervous kids are trailing behind their equally nervous moms.
14. Please tell me I’m not that mom.
15. I can’t believe I’m old enough to send a kid to college.
16. That girl looks like she just stepped out of middle school. How is she here?
17. And that girl looks way too mature. My husband is trying hard not to stare.
18. Why do girls’ shorts look like underwear now? Focus, focus!
19. But hey, one of them could end up being my future daughter-in-law.
20. Just not anytime soon. Please let my son stay a kid forever!
21. Remember to explain “no” once more. Until I’m blue in the face if I have to.
22. Next kid? All-male college tours, noted!
23. Girls in the next room? Why does that feel so strange?
24. The dorm laundry room. His new chore (snickers). Less laundry for me at home!
25. He’s definitely coming back with every item he owns covered in dirt.
26. Target, I’m back. Surprise, surprise!
27. Met the roommate. He’s a neat freak. This is not a match made in heaven!
28. One toilet, one shower, four teenage boys. This could be a disaster.
29. More bleach, please.
30. Resist the urge to organize his towels. Just. Don’t.
31. Okay, I’ll at least make his bed nice and cozy. Don’t let him see those tears!
32. I just want to hug him tight, but gotta keep it cool.
33. I can’t believe I’m doing this.
34. Spotted the roommate’s dad looking just as dazed as I am. We share a knowing glance.
35. Ramen, rice, canned soup. He can’t burn the place down with those, right?
36. That mattress needs a serious upgrade, but at least it’s wrapped in plastic. Gross!
37. Cherry blossom hand soap? Will they even use this?
38. Gray and navy everywhere. Boys really don’t decorate, do they?
39. Can I sneak into the girls’ dorms just to “ooh” and “ahh”?
40. He’s tossing clothes into drawers without folding them. Deep breath. Not my room!
41. Hearing another kid argue with their parents. Let’s not leave on that note. Smile and breathe!
42. I really can’t handle this.
43. Kids today need so little. Just a phone and a laptop to survive?
44. If he claims his phone was dead when I call, I’m not buying it.
45. Sending backup phone chargers and extra cords is a must!
46. Tylenol, cough syrup, Band-Aids—check! He’ll be lost without me.
47. It’s time to say goodbye!
48. I can handle this. I can do this!
49. Give him a big hug, express pride in his new journey, then walk away. Don’t cry until you’re in the car!
50. I did it! I survived college drop-off without a meltdown. Cue the happy tears!

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In summary, college drop-off is an emotional rollercoaster that every parent faces. From packing panic to heartfelt goodbyes, it’s a day filled with memories, excitement, and a touch of nostalgia as you watch your child embark on a new journey.