College already?

Well, I dropped another one (16 years old) off at college Tuesday night!! No, he wasn't going to stay, just to spend the night with his older brother and get a taste of what college life is like. His brother, Jon, is a junior (or is it senior now?) at Georgia College and State University (GCSU) in Milledgeville. It's no coincidence that we chose Jon's busiest days at school to send Matt to visit him. Not only is Jon a college student, but he works full-time too. He has been supporting himself since he graduated from high school, and we're proud of how hard he works. He's a fine young man, and intends to go to law school. Matt was in for a rough intro to college life, since Jon had to work Tuesday from the time Matthew got there until after 11 p.m. He is in charge of the apartment building where he lives; like, he's responsible for all of the residents in the building (over 100 of them). Now, I am overwhelmed somedays being responsible for the 4 I have at home. I can't imagine any more!! But Jon does his job well, and the apartment building is still standing EVEN THOUGH every apartment has its own little kitchen, INCLUDING a stove. Miracles never cease (I remember what it was like when I learned to cook). Matt got to hang out with Jon during his employment duties for the apartment complex, including making rounds twice and compacting the trash, handing out student info and surveys, and meetings. By the way, Jon also works at Chickfila on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. And all of this while maintaining EXCELLENT grades, including being on the President's List (that's a good thing)!

On Wednesday, Matt went to Jon's classes, which is the part of college I really wanted Matt to experience. I have been trying to get him motivated about getting his high school work done and preparing for college, including establishing good study habits and being responsible for his own education and the stuff that makes up his life. Matt got a taste of Medieval Literature, Romanticism, and World History. I think he was impressed with the amount of material covered. He said everyone he met was nice, and he enjoyed listening to the professors. He even took notes!! The hour's ride back home after I picked him up was a wonderful time for us to talk about what he had seen and experienced. He talked about everything that was running around in his head (while eating his combo meal from Wendy's), and I enjoyed listening. My boy is no longer a boy, but a fine young man. Just before we got home (after going to the grocery store at 10:15 p.m., yes, I'm a nut), I asked Matt what his favorite part of his "college experience" was. His answer: "The best part was riding around the apartment complex doing rounds with Jon. He's a crazy golf cart driver!" Maybe there's some of the little boy left in there, after all!! I'm so glad.
Blessings.