Summer is halfway over, and I have yet to create a "list" for the dorm necessities that accompany moving the guys to their respective schools.  For CD2, this is his second year, a "better" space for living in, so he is excited!  He moved himself out, which saved us hundreds in travel fees.  I would be lying if I said I wasn't a little worried about going to the storage unit and finding that in the haste of his wanting the "move" to be done and to get to his plane to come home, things will be a strewn and packed less "neatly" than I would have done it, but alas, I am in the new mode of letting go of that kind of thing and "rolling" with it!  :)  Whatever I find, I will deal with, and with a few spendy items added to the already well-stocked dorm supply, he will be "good" and happy, I'm sure.  I confess, I love that his wall hangings include embracing his Irish heritage and a much wanted sign from one of his favorite shows, "SOA"!  Those are items that set him apart from the other guy living in the room, and I like that.  The big "deal"?  He gets to share a bathroom with only one dorm mate, rather than all 5!  :)
I confess, the list for my older guy is a bit more lengthy and a bit more confusing.  After he moved home from UOP, his stuff went into storage.  Then we took it out, repurposed it for CD2, and I don't think there is much left.  Trying to start over, but with perhaps a bit more discretion and discernment.  I think this time it will be a "team" effort (CD1 and me) regarding the "list" and what should be on it.  I am apprehensive and excited for this one.  I know he must have some fears, doing this again, and some anxiety, doing this again, but my prayer is that maturity and experience will show themselves to his dorm room and give him the wisdom and strength to give himself the best possible chance for the best possible outcome. Picture me in a cheerleading outfit with the letter "C" on it and my pom-poms shaking all over the place.  That is me, for him.  Oh, one more thing, my rosary in my skirt pocket, because I really need God to be "on call" for me at this point!  Go get 'em, Son.  I KNOW you have it in you.  Leave no doubt...........