Dear Mom and Dad,
Thank you for this summer. It feels like it was just yesterday that I was scrambling to pack up my stuff during finals. The year was a fun one, but man oh man did I just need a big hug from you. That always cancels out the previous all-nighters and piles of not only books to take home, but also stress.
As soon as I got home, I went straight to the room that not only has the same name tag on it, but also bright color on each wall, that has been there since I was in middle school. Yes, school does feel like home (away from home) for me, but I still love that you leave things as if they will always be ready for me. You don't know how much it means to me when I come home and my favorite meal is ready, or when the stuffed animal I totally don't still sleep with is on my pillow.
Of course, after catching up on immense amounts of missed sleep, I ran straight out to tackle all the friends that I had missed so much while at school. No curfew is one of those new college perks, but I mentally started to make one for myself when it came to making sure I spent time with you guys.
Growing up and getting out of the house, I realize how much I miss at home, as well as reflect upon why I miss it. I want to thank you for helping me to see just how much you helped me when I was growing up, and how much you still are willing to let me lean on you (forever). One of the best types of love comes from how intensely a child and their parents respect one another.
I appreciate you guys making my friends and I the same snacks we always had to have when we got home from school, but I also appreciate you making sure I didn't take them for granted. I've come to learn that a thank you is deserved in response to any kind act, no matter how big or small.
Right now I'm cleaning my room and packing up everything that I think I'll need for school, knowing I will only sincerely require half of it. They say time flies when you're having fun, and I want to thank you for always helping to make sure I am able to.
You will always be my parents, but you are also, simply put, two of the best people in my life. Mom, I know seeing me go to back to school will never bring just one tear, but just know I will always be back. Dad, I can already apologize for the amount of stuff you will have to help me haul into my new apartment, but you will say it was fun.
Thank you guys for both saying it is fun. By making life more of an adventure than an ordeal, I will always feel at home, not matter where I am. No specific place will ever give me the feeling that I have just knowing I have my parents there- always.
Love,
Your College Kid
