I know it will be good for him and he's probably having a great time. I had to force him to go though. Both my kids would rather be home with mom than out adventuring. There were some other moms like me at the airport, and their kids didn't want anything to do with them. At least mine was ok with me hanging with him til he went through security. (Then I watched him through the window for another half an hour)Originally Posted by wookie130
Oh, I know how you're feeling! My son is 13 too, and has done a bit of the traveling thing...it's so hard, and you'll worry, no matter what! Just keep in mind what a great experience this will be for him...
Sorry about that. Guess I should have said Missing My son??Originally Posted by Satai
Ah - maybe you could get a mod to change the title of this thread?
I nearly had a heart attack when I saw it.
Anyway, good vibes to you both.
Seriously? I was getting ready to give a huge TCS-vibes care bear stare!Originally Posted by Snuzy
Sorry about that. Guess I should have said Missing My son??You don't really think I'd be on here if my son disappeared, do you. (unless it was my kitty son)
I know how you feel.Originally Posted by Snuzy
Today was a big day for me. I had to drive my 13 year old son to the airport at 5am for his 8th grade trip to Washington DC. And if that's not bad enough, this is his first time flying. I could tell he was a little nervous, but didn't want to let him know how much my heart was pounding. He's a good kid, but kind of quiet so I was happy to see the kid he was rooming with hanging out with him, and they both looked happy. I'm not a big worrier, but I didn't leave the airport til his plane took off, and when I got home, I was on the computer making sure it had landed safely. (It did.) I have his hourly agenda, so I know that right now he is at the Holocaust Museum. Can't wait til 9pm when he'll be able to call me from his hotel. And Saturday night at 9pm when he gets off the plane, I'll be even happier.
Me too!Originally Posted by Satai
I nearly had a heart attack when I saw it.
Been there, done that. Know exactly how you feel. We have the same 8th grade DC trip here too. My daughter went last year for 4 days and my other daughter goes next year. It's the hardest thing ever. Don't know how your rules are with your school, but our kids were not allowed to bring any cell phones and no parents were allowed to volunteer. It was suppose to not only be a learning experience, but an independence and "growing up" experience for both the parents and the kids.Originally Posted by Snuzy
Today was a big day for me. I had to drive my 13 year old son to the airport at 5am for his 8th grade trip to Washington DC. And if that's not bad enough, this is his first time flying. I could tell he was a little nervous, but didn't want to let him know how much my heart was pounding. He's a good kid, but kind of quiet so I was happy to see the kid he was rooming with hanging out with him, and they both looked happy. I'm not a big worrier, but I didn't leave the airport til his plane took off, and when I got home, I was on the computer making sure it had landed safely. (It did.) I have his hourly agenda, so I know that right now he is at the Holocaust Museum. Can't wait til 9pm when he'll be able to call me from his hotel. And Saturday night at 9pm when he gets off the plane, I'll be even happier.
Our kids had to bring cell phones and call us from the hotel. I think I would have died if I had to go 4 days with out contact. I just got off the phone with him a few minutes ago. He's exhausted. (We had to get up at 4:30 to go to the airport) They have 2 hours of pool time or hanging out in the hallway now, but my son would love to just sleep I'm sure.Originally Posted by lisasha3
Been there, done that. Know exactly how you feel. We have the same 8th grade DC trip here too. My daughter went last year for 4 days and my other daughter goes next year. It's the hardest thing ever. Don't know how your rules are with your school, but our kids were not allowed to bring any cell phones and no parents were allowed to volunteer. It was suppose to not only be a learning experience, but an independence and "growing up" experience for both the parents and the kids.We weren't allowed any contact with our kids for the full 4 days. (Was the longest 4 days of my life) - but she had the best time and your son will too. He'll be full of stories when he returns! Hang in there!!!
As a side note - I'm really surprised they flew down there. I also live in Mass and ours traveled all the way to DC by bus. Flying is probably much better. Wish ours had flown as well.