The Epic Drop-off!

Craigley and I have been parents for 18 years and counting. In that time, we did many pickups and drop-offs. Yesterday, we got to do our biggest drop-off yet!

ASid moved into residence yesterday.

For almost a week, ASid and I have been collaborating on all sorts of shopping sprees. My friends, Y and Kay, spent some time with the newly minted adult as well. They contributed as much as they could in their own fields of expertise - Yorkdale Mall and IKEA respectively. We wrapped up the multiple trips to various locations with a final stop at Shopper's Drugmart.

At Shopper's, we picked up all essential items from shampoo and bathroom tissue to a first aid kit and condoms. When I mentioned the last item, ASid was truly embarrassed; but I assured him that he should be well equipped for all sorts of emergencies. It is also quite possible that he could end up helping a friend in need.

The closest "friends" ASid has right now are his 2 housemates - a girl from Toronto and a girl from Vancouver. He met them for the first time yesterday although he has been communicating with them online, through various social networks, over the last couple of weeks.

ASid grew up with a younger brother, and mostly he didn't have to be too considerate with his "washroom etiquette". Now, he is in a totally unfamiliar territory with not one, but two girls! I can't wait to hear all about it. I did suggest that he be as gentlemanly as possible, and work out a washroom schedule with the girls.

I have full confidence that I raised ASid well.

The day before he moved out, I showed ASid how to clean a toilet. He was appreciative; however, he had this advice for me: "Please show Hans how to clean a toilet a little earlier than this." To which, I came back with my mom's classic response: "You have the rest of your life to clean toilets.” And continued with: “I hope you enjoyed your time as a child!"

ASid will make mistakes and he will learn from them. No one is perfect!

A few weeks ago, he told us that he would see us at Christmas. Yesterday, as I said goodbye to him, I knew that I will see him a few times before Christmas.

If anyone reading this is thinking of laundry as the main reason for ASid's visits home, I would beg to differ respectfully. The boy will come back home for several other reasons that have nothing to do with a washer and a dryer!

I will keep you posted for sure and you can read all about it here!