It was a "my work here is done" kind of weekend. In a way. That's what he said on Friday afternoon as he looked into our emptied fridge, slammed the door shut behind him and headed for the exit. And that's what we said, sort of, on Sunday afternoon, as we hauled the last load of student-alia up the three flights of stairs to his new attic bedroom.
He's high in the sky himself from now on, a place of his own, and I'm so excited to see how his year is going to go. Best of luck, big man!
There was more to it than that, of course. It was a ferry riding, road tripping, John Lewis envying, bagpiping, stair climbing, book carrying, provisions buying, could-I-buy-a-Police Box wondering, Tiger stationery shop discovering, clever car parking (not mine), push me, pull you kind of a weekend. A good one, all the same.
How about you? Fancy giving me a wave on Monday?
Me on Monday: thinking about Sunday
I love that photo of the two of you! Sounds as though you packed in a lot!
ReplyDeleteThese back to school trips are always ones filled with mixed emotions for the parents at least. Like Ruth, I love the photo of the two of you!
ReplyDeleteI've had some nice 'what if' dreams about those police boxes too - good to see the desk made it up all the stairs
ReplyDeleteHope all goes well for your son xx
ReplyDeleteOh dear am sat getting butterflies on your behalf! Good luck to him and how fitting that he should be high in the sky too!
ReplyDeleteMy Devvie would kill to have a Tardis *cough* Police Box of her very own ;)
phew, three flights of stairs - tired thinking about it!! Fab photo to end the post. Kind regards.
ReplyDeleteLove the capture of him looking out the window and the two of you walking.
ReplyDeleteLoved all the pics. He is soooo tall now! May he have a wonderful time this year - and put the desk to good use.
ReplyDeleteOh that bitter-sweet moment of seeing them all happily settled in, then waving goodbye. A busy weekend for you all.
ReplyDeleteSo many people are going through this right now, don't know how I'll feel in two years time!!!
ReplyDeleteAll the best :)
The last picture is lovely, It's the saying goodbye that always gets to me. x
ReplyDeleteSounds like a fun and productive weekend. Best of luck to The Tall One. :)
ReplyDeleteI have a thing about photos taken from behind. i just love this one of the two of you
ReplyDeleteGood luck to TTO. I certainly loved my year living out, incidentally in an attic room too! Love that photo of shifting furniture too! My parents often bemoan the fact that I always land myself with the room which is up at least one flight of stairs. Much heaving of suitcases follows!
ReplyDeleteLovely photo of you both. I hope you have plenty to keep you busy this week and not feeling too sad. x
ReplyDeleteYeah its a great capture of you both!
ReplyDeleteSounds like he's all settled in! How FUN that he's also high in the sky!
ReplyDeleteAwww...that back view photo is a corker & so is his view. How EXCITING!!!! Much more than ours. Which was a hunker down cos its raining pouring & yes, my Old Man WAS snoring in front of the tele weekend. We won't mention the rugby. Boring......!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove that photo of the two of you. As soon as I read the words, "three flights of stairs" and "attic bedroom", I thought 'ooh, TTO is high in the sky now too!' Fair play to them managing that desk up all those steps and into its new home.
ReplyDeleteSo glad The Desk has made it safely to its new and lofty abode... I had an attic room as a student overlooking similar-looking rooftops and am full of nostalgia :). Hoping he has as brilliant a time as I did. An exciting week to be where he is - hope he's keeping a diary!
ReplyDeleteLove the photo of you both. How I hate the start of this term after a summer together.
ReplyDeleteLove the photo of you both. How I hate the start of this term after a summer together.
ReplyDeleteHe'll certainly be fit living up there - what a view to moon over! Have fun re-stocking your fridge x
ReplyDeleteAh, people sometimes tell me, thinking out loud, "how can a tiny girl like you have such a big boy like that" and that's the first thing that crossed my mind when I saw your photo, which I love :) I hope the newly settled boy enjoys his place high in the sky as much as you do yours ;)
ReplyDeleteThis post actually made me tear up! I love the photo of you with your "all grown up" son. It just reminds me of how quickly time goes by. My little grand we just dropped off is struggling with being away. I'm praying it gets better for her. In the mean time, it's so exciting to see your "baby" settled! And I LOVE that view!
ReplyDeleteOoh, exciting and scary at the same time! I love the fact that he's high in the sky too! x
ReplyDeleteHow exciting that he has his own place, and with an amazing view as well. Love the shot of the two of you walking away...
ReplyDeleteOh I like that photo of the two of you. How nice that he is high in the sky too - you can look out your window and think of him looking out of his. We're off to take Princess soon. Amadeus is also up high and away already.
ReplyDeletethat's a great view he has :-)
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