Cassie's off to College

Well, my baby's off to college. I'm so proud of her and very excited. I just know she is ready for this new challenge. As she meets new people and stretches her critical thinking, she will grow into a woman who will do wonderful things.

I know this, and yet I am sad that this person, who has been part of my daily life since I was younger than she is now, is not in that same place in my life any more. It is the end of an era for us and while I know that the next stage will bring wonderful new changes, I cried after dropping her off.

Chris and Ryan came with us. After a very confusing check-in process, we helped her move in and unpack a bit. Goodness, this child has a lot of clothes and as the picture shows, the dorm room is not especially big. Then, we went to lunch in the cafeteria. Talk about mediocre! Cassie had a beef and gravy thing over pasta, mac salad, mixed veggies and rice. I had a mostly iceberg lettuce salad and hummus with pita.

Ryan had to catch a train back and Chris and I went to a very long information session. After, there was a Convocation and the incoming class was welcomed. This is the largest and most diverse class. We were strongly encouraged to say good-bye shortly after the convocation. By the time we left, Cassie had already met a bunch of people and was socializing with them. I know she'll do great. . .

Here is a recipe for the cookies I made for Cassie. They are from "The Muffin Lady" cookbook:

Bakeless Cookies
Boil for 3 minutes:
2 C Sugar
1/2C Milk
3T Cocoa Powder
4T Butter

Remove from heat and stir in
1/2 C Peanut Butter
3C Oatmeal
1t Vanilla

Drop cookies on sheet and chill.