This Was Definitely Not the Plan for My College Daughter. What Happens Now?

Let’s just say she spent the summer soiling the nest really well. She could win an award for making absolutely sure we counted down the days, and the seconds, until it would be time for her to leave. She made it easy for me not to spend weeks or months crying in anticipation of her departure. (I got my crying in junior year, don’t worry!)

I spent the summer getting every possible item she would need for her dorm, packed the car like a boss, and made sure everyone in the family had college log...