Dropping Off

Yesterday, we dropped Esh off at UVA. We were able to park on the grass in front of the dorm so unloading was easy. The suite is on the third floor which meant stairs and stairs and stairs; and it was hot (although VA in summer can be much hotter and more humid). The view from the room is pleasant -- tree tops.The microfridge had been delivered so cool drinks will be possible for Esh and his roommate. Esh's roommate seems very nice and very American although he lives in Shanghai, China. We met his parents too, and they were also very nice. Gravity and I helped unpack so we could take boxes back with us. At one point, I asked if anyone had seen two of the pillow cases and that's when Gravity said ..."Where are the pillows?"

After everything had been carried up three flights of stairs, we all went to Bath and Beyond and bought pillows. then we went to Barnes and Noble for lunch and then said "goodbyes". I realized the other day, even though Gravity has an older sibling who has older children, we are the first one to an independent child. Big step for the child and for the parents. We love you Esh!