We took Job up to college on an August Thursday so he could participate in a pre-orientation retreat before the actual orientation began that following Sunday. Only Craig, Maia and I went up for this leg of the journey, and we were packed to the gills with the necessaries of setting-up a dorm room. Getting keys, finding the right dorm, and finding the right room in that dorm was so exciting...for all of us!
Figuring out how to actually work the key card and code thingy on the door took some doing...and finally, after a few unfruitful attempts, some instruction reading.
Maia tried her best to wait patiently in the hallway while Job figured it out...
...but finally I think she couldn't stand another moment of waiting to see what the dorm room looked like and just had to get actively involved!
Success! We finally made it into the room and got our first glimpse of where Job will be spending the next year of his life. Small but adequate (and actually better than we had anticipated from the college website photos)..but more importantly, totally his space...well, his and his freshman roommate, of course.
Maia gave it a thumbs up!
After many trips back and forth unloading the van, Job realized the job was done at last...
...and headed back inside to his new abode...
...but graciously posed for a picture for his dear old mom, waiting, as usual, with a camera in her hand.
I think this bright young man looks ready for his future...sturdy backpack, black briefcase, glasses, and...uh...is that your ninja sword? Well...who knows what the future may hold, right? ;o)
The building has some interesting architectural features...
...that Job thought might lead to a shortcut inside...but nope...it's main entrance all the way for this dorm!
After finding his way back to his new neck of the woods...
...he and Maia shared a moment...
...or two...
I think I'd call that a "happy dance"...wouldn't you?
Much Love. Take Care.
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