Starting Uni - The next chapter

[Groovee]

So results day is here and I knew it would happen but in just over 3 weeks Dd will be moving to Dundee.

Thought I would start a thread to get us through those moments that we as parents find hard.

Aww that's lovely @prettybird.

I just went into DD's room! She's disgusting! She will be doing the bucket stuff on Friday when she gets home. There's quite a bit of work to do before I start on it for DS.

Ds now dropped off. He and dh did the shop while dd and I got him unpacked and the bed made. His flat mates had left some space in the kitchen but upper cupboards only which are too small for his frying pan etc. Ended up removing the iron from the cupboard under the sink and putting them there. Kitchen was still clean and tidy - ds says he saw someone washing up so maybe it will be ok..
He’s going to a party tonight. Wish he’d just stay in with a cup of tea!

A party, @haggisaggis? Not in block B of NC, is it? 🙈

Glad the Aberdeen contingent (@prettybird) is in place! I finally heard from DS around 4pm, which I suspect is when he got out of bed....

DD and I survived yesterday! Everything took a long time, I didn't end up leaving until 6.30pm. We arrived nice and early but couldn't get parked that close to DD's hall and there was no lift. Took ages to get everything up (2nd floor flat!) and I'm a bit sore today! . By time we were trying to get out of the carpark more people were trying to get in so took ages. Did a Tesco shop, had a look round Dundee and got lunch although not till about 5pm .

It was hard leaving DD but she's absolutely fine. Had a few texts from her today she's been decorating her room and cooked a veggie chilli. Impressed. She's definitely not homesick but I'm struggling a bit, the house feels so empty and her room is all bare (but actually quite tidy!). Downside of having an only DC, it's such a big change.

@Groovee DD was at the union last night too!

Ds was off to a "pre-drinks" party this evening with one of his flat mates, who was then going off to a club, while ds went off to meet up with other 17 year olds

He's been sent a photo of his "new" Polish Russian flat mate playing rugby that his dad took, when they were in P7 (ds is in the background, providing support to his friend)

Hi Indigo - dd is also an "only" and it did feel very strange in the house without her .

I usually get home from work around 5.30 and dh doesnt get in until around 8.30 (shift worker) - I found that quite difficult at first but now I enjoy the couple of hours peace - and access to the pc !

We've enjoyed having her home for the summer but will miss her when she goes back. Last year it took a bit of getting used to but I was pleased she was happy and enjoying the experience so kept a stiff upper lip so as not to worry her !

All of you who have dropped of dcs this year should feel proud - you've set them off on the road to adult hood / the next big adventure - but it is hard to let go so be kind to yourselves.

Glad to hear everyone is getting settled in - it's all so very exciting :)

I'm feeling a bit sad that DS didn't feel brave enough to go away but glad to still have him at home at the same time..

@IndigoApple where is your Dd staying?

Dd says there is one person in their flat who they haven't met. They have peered through the window and the room is made up but not met the person yet.

She was off back to the union again last night!

DD is in Seabraes. Handy for Tesco!

There's one person who hasn't moved into DD's flat yet. DD chatted to her on FB a couple of weeks ago and she said she's going to miss Freshers' week as she's on holiday! Bad time for a holiday, unless she thought she was going to uni that started later I suppose, and plans changed.

Dd is at West Park. We got lost going to Tesco and I suspect we ended up at the wrong one 😂

DS was going to a paint party but apparently it was rubbish so they went to a club instead. He's block A Superjaggy but looks like he won't be short of parties! I really wanted to turn back round and take him home on the way home yesterday but I know that it is really time for him to get more independence. Just had a text conversation with him about bins - don't tell me he's growing up already! (kitchen still tidy apparently - not sure how long that will last!)

Dd bought herself bleach... she's a real adult! Supposedly.

Dd thought SAAS was next week but my niece got hers this morning. Anyone know when it's due?

Ds' SAAS was due this morning. I think it depends on when their Uni starts (a friend's ds who started last week got his last week).

Dd still thinks it's next week but she's already there. Ah well she'll learn to double check.

Ds has sorted out the monthly payment of his rent, so that's one thing ticked off his "To Do" list

He's also been ringing us for info like his doctor's details and what age dh and I are (?)

Superjaggy and Haggisaggis - how are your dses getting on with things like rent?

My DS is at Dundee too, he moved into The Old Mill on Saturday, nine flights of stairs to cart everything up!! He went to the Union too, then we get a phone call to collect him yesterday as he was very ill. Brought him home to sleep it off and deposited him back int he evening. Watch out for spiked drinks folks! Miss him, wanted to keep him at home but have to let him find his feet. Any one else in the same Uni? Perhaps he will learn to put things away and clean? Perhaps not!!!

Dd is at Dundee but at West Park. She didn't drink last night.

Wise Dd, Groovee, my son has sworn off booze now too!

Fingers crossed it doesn't happen to the others x

Sorting out rent is on ds's to do list - but don't think it's done yet! I've had no call re doctor or our ages - not sure what he's up to today at all really. I think he got up?!

It may have helped that ds' cousin arranged to meet him this morning at the InfoHub on campus, to help him get his rent sorted. While she was with him, she may have encouraged him to get other things, like registering at a local medical practice, sorted. not that I know for sure that was why he was asking for the details

Dd needs to attend all her lectures that attendance is required and will get her SAAS next week.

Dd went to the welcome thing. Her flatmate said that the manager of the accommodation was hammering on DD's door and her flatmate told her that Dd was out. The manager supposedly said that no one should be in there but Dd was allocated that flat in June?? Dd trying to find out what is going on.

Then she bought some frozen chicken and went to the primary teaching welcome where said chicken started to defrost. So she got a bus. Except she did a Dd special where she got the bus the wrong way 🙈😂🤣.

Ah the joys 😂

She will get the hang of the buses, I think they are all a bit at sea in the first few days!