BHS Sophmore

And off he goes …

The Fledgling

we nurture our young

time to leave the nest and fly

anders spread your wings 

The official drop off date was August 18th.  Anders is officially a Catamount at the University of Vermont. He took part in an outdoor adventure pre-orientation program where he worked with other freshman doing trail maintenance on the Catamount Trail. It was a great way to meet people and to begin his amazing journey of college life.  He came back from that happy and officially moved into his dorm with his friend and roomie, Sylvan. It has been almost two full weeks since he's left and ALL IS WELL.  I'd like to repeat that, ALL IS WELL!  He is happy and making his way.  Some signs of immediate success are:

• Calling while doing laundry to ask if he could wash his new leather work gloves
• Calling and saying he needed a broom and dust pan for his room.
• Making connections with his professors and finding out his professor is also an ant nerd.
• Sitting up front in his large classes.
• Sounding excited about most of his courses.
• Found an iclicker on Craigslist Vt that he needed for a class.  
• Hanging out in a hammock on the green, reading.  

His Own Quilt - Take 2

I made a baby quilt for Anders before he was born.

I recently made a college quilt for Anders. 
Both feel like such significant moments in his life.  

I wanted each to be soft and beautiful.   

I imagine it will offer softness and comfort in his new life.  

I really love him.

His baby quilt -  Take 1

 

Slip Sliding Away

Summer sure is sliding away and Anders and his friends have been amping up their time together, trying to stuff in a lot of fun before they all go their separate ways.  I remember this was the hardest part of my college launch, leaving my friends!  Luckily, Anders will be rooming with Sylvan so that will certainly make life a bit easier and smoother as a transition. I know I have loved his group of friends and I cannot wait to hear how everyone's entry into college goes. They are a fun loving, bright, kind, and spunky group.  May they carry the power of their connection with them and hold their memories dear.  

Crazy for You

 Kuba's summer performance was Crazy for You and oh boy, was I ever crazy for this play!

He played the role of Bobby - the main male character and he was one of three actors who shared the role.  Kuba got the whole second act and he was spectacular.   

Click the links below to see him in action!  

 They Can’t Take That Away From Me  - YouTube 

Crazy For You - mime - YouTube