Comments for Sorority Parents http://sororityparents.com Just another WordPress site Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:32:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Comment on Our Daughter’s College Journey: Year Two… by MaryBethRice http://sororityparents.com/2010/08/our-daughters-college-journey-year-two/#comment-26 MaryBethRice Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:32:09 +0000 http://www.sororityparents.com/?p=355#comment-26 Hi Kirsten! I am not certain "my" familiarity of the sorority house that Mary Claire just moved into made a difference in my comfort level as much as the feeling that, after a year getting to know her DG sisters, Mary Claire seemed very familiar and eager to move in and room with a good friend and sister, etc. "Her" comfort level and confidence in moving to campus is so much greater beginning this sophomore year compared to last August when all was unknown. Of course, the sentimentality of moving her into the chapter house I lived in a zillion years ago is appreciated and it was fun reminiscing and sharing that with her ;-) ! Thanks for your comment and do you think I need to post that onion dip recipe?? ;-) Glenda, Best of luck in you and your daughter's college transition. I will be thinking of you and so check out the posts written by me and others beginning last August. NPC has posted the link. Hi Kirsten! I am not certain “my” familiarity of the sorority house that Mary Claire just moved into made a difference in my comfort level as much as the feeling that, after a year getting to know her DG sisters, Mary Claire seemed very familiar and eager to move in and room with a good friend and sister, etc. “Her” comfort level and confidence in moving to campus is so much greater beginning this sophomore year compared to last August when all was unknown. Of course, the sentimentality of moving her into the chapter house I lived in a zillion years ago is appreciated and it was fun reminiscing and sharing that with her ;-) !
Thanks for your comment and do you think I need to post that onion dip recipe?? ;-)

Glenda, Best of luck in you and your daughter’s college transition. I will be thinking of you and so check out the posts written by me and others beginning last August. NPC has posted the link.

]]> Comment on Our Daughter’s College Journey: Year Two… by ann berg http://sororityparents.com/2010/08/our-daughters-college-journey-year-two/#comment-25 ann berg Tue, 17 Aug 2010 04:00:01 +0000 http://www.sororityparents.com/?p=355#comment-25 oops...fatigue is setting in...;) it all seems to be going so swiftly…but your quote (paraphrased)…"don’t cry b/c it’s over, smile b/c it happened" lifted my spirit, reminding me there is so much more in this parenting journey and a new season is upon us. oops…fatigue is setting in…;)

it all seems to be going so swiftly…but your quote (paraphrased)…”don’t cry b/c it’s over, smile b/c it happened” lifted my spirit, reminding me there is so much more in this parenting journey and a new season is upon us.

]]> Comment on Our Daughter’s College Journey: Year Two… by ann berg http://sororityparents.com/2010/08/our-daughters-college-journey-year-two/#comment-24 ann berg Tue, 17 Aug 2010 03:55:40 +0000 http://www.sororityparents.com/?p=355#comment-24 i was "a face in the crowd" today at unl's parent info session for sorority recruitment. your insight from your first year experience was encouraging and gave me heart. for me, it has been a "tough mommy day"...daughter #1 was moved into smith hall & is beginning recruitment as a freshman, daughter #2 begins middle school on wed and daughter #3 had open house tonight at her elementary school. it all seems to be going so swiftly...but your quote (paraphrased)...don't cry b/c it's over, smile b/c it happened. i've only read a couple previous posts, but look forward to reading more...they've been very encouraging! i was “a face in the crowd” today at unl’s parent info session for sorority recruitment. your insight from your first year experience was encouraging and gave me heart.

for me, it has been a “tough mommy day”…daughter #1 was moved into smith hall & is beginning recruitment as a freshman, daughter #2 begins middle school on wed and daughter #3 had open house tonight at her elementary school. it all seems to be going so swiftly…but your quote (paraphrased)…don’t cry b/c it’s over, smile b/c it happened.

i’ve only read a couple previous posts, but look forward to reading more…they’ve been very encouraging!

]]> Comment on Our Daughter’s College Journey: Year Two… by Cindy http://sororityparents.com/2010/08/our-daughters-college-journey-year-two/#comment-22 Cindy Mon, 16 Aug 2010 16:13:13 +0000 http://www.sororityparents.com/?p=355#comment-22 I too have a sophomore daughter who just moved into the sorority house at K-State. The same sorority and house I was in at K-State as a collegian. It was so fun being in the house again and sharing all the excitement with the girls as they moved in all of their belongings and decorations. Having her pledge the same sorority and be on the same campus that I attended, has made the transition so much easier for me last year and again this year. It is still hard after having a great summer with her home too. I too have a sophomore daughter who just moved into the sorority house at K-State. The same sorority and house I was in at K-State as a collegian. It was so fun being in the house again and sharing all the excitement with the girls as they moved in all of their belongings and decorations. Having her pledge the same sorority and be on the same campus that I attended, has made the transition so much easier for me last year and again this year. It is still hard after having a great summer with her home too.

]]> Comment on Our Daughter’s College Journey: Year Two… by npc http://sororityparents.com/2010/08/our-daughters-college-journey-year-two/#comment-21 npc Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:37:41 +0000 http://www.sororityparents.com/?p=355#comment-21 Check out Mary Beth's blog from last fall to see how things have changed since freshman year. http://www.sororityparents.com/2009/08/my-daughters-new-adventure/ Check out Mary Beth’s blog from last fall to see how things have changed since freshman year. http://www.sororityparents.com/2009/08/my-daughters-new-adventure/

]]> Comment on Our Daughter’s College Journey: Year Two… by Glenda http://sororityparents.com/2010/08/our-daughters-college-journey-year-two/#comment-20 Glenda Mon, 16 Aug 2010 13:21:49 +0000 http://www.sororityparents.com/?p=355#comment-20 Thanks MaryBeth! Glad to hear the 2nd year was better. I'm dropping my daughter off for her freshman year in 1-1/2 weeks and I'd like to have a link to the post you wrote last year. That perspective is sorely needed. Thanks for the encouragement! Thanks MaryBeth! Glad to hear the 2nd year was better. I’m dropping my daughter off for her freshman year in 1-1/2 weeks and I’d like to have a link to the post you wrote last year. That perspective is sorely needed. Thanks for the encouragement!

]]> Comment on Our Daughter’s College Journey: Year Two… by Kirsten http://sororityparents.com/2010/08/our-daughters-college-journey-year-two/#comment-19 Kirsten Fri, 13 Aug 2010 20:16:33 +0000 http://www.sororityparents.com/?p=355#comment-19 Well said MB. And do you think your ease also has something to do with the fact she moved into the sorority house where you also lived? I think that would make me feel more comfortable with the situation.(I made the onion dip for a potluck at work this week. Of course everyone loved it! Well said MB. And do you think your ease also has something to do with the fact she moved into the sorority house where you also lived? I think that would make me feel more comfortable with the situation.(I made the onion dip for a potluck at work this week. Of course everyone loved it!

]]> Comment on Trying to be a Pollyanna Parent by C.G. http://sororityparents.com/2010/06/323/#comment-18 C.G. Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:44:53 +0000 http://www.sororityparents.com/?p=323#comment-18 Wait a second? I appreciate the support of her daughter, saying that this is a four-year experience in the initial paragraph really doesn't set up parents for the lifelong commitment their daughters will make. We need all the help we can get to re-frame the sorority experience as lifelong. Can the NPC blogs help to do that? I certainly hope so! Wait a second? I appreciate the support of her daughter, saying that this is a four-year experience in the initial paragraph really doesn’t set up parents for the lifelong commitment their daughters will make. We need all the help we can get to re-frame the sorority experience as lifelong. Can the NPC blogs help to do that? I certainly hope so!

]]> Comment on Trying to be a Pollyanna Parent by Lori Luza http://sororityparents.com/2010/06/323/#comment-17 Lori Luza Mon, 07 Jun 2010 03:39:34 +0000 http://www.sororityparents.com/?p=323#comment-17 GREAT post, Jane! And as we all get ready for our own recruitment seasons, it's timely, too. I'm thrilled you shared the Greek experience with your daughter. i hope others read your post and embrace the Greek experience with their daughters. Now, both of you go forth and recommend the Greek experience to the high school Seniors you know! :) GREAT post, Jane! And as we all get ready for our own recruitment seasons, it’s timely, too. I’m thrilled you shared the Greek experience with your daughter. i hope others read your post and embrace the Greek experience with their daughters. Now, both of you go forth and recommend the Greek experience to the high school Seniors you know! :)

]]> Comment on Spring Break Enlightenment Part One: When Does She Truly Feel At Home In Her Sorority Affiliation? by MaryBethRice http://sororityparents.com/2010/03/spring-break-enlightenment-part-one-when-does-she-truly-feel-at-home-in-her-sorority-affiliation/#comment-16 MaryBethRice Sat, 08 May 2010 14:15:31 +0000 http://www.sororityparents.com/?p=238#comment-16 Yes! I think the older active women in the chapters need to really invest in these new members-especially toward the end of that first semester as they face the stress of their first round of finals AND when they return from Christmas break. Yes! I think the older active women in the chapters need to really invest in these new members-especially toward the end of that first semester as they face the stress of their first round of finals AND when they return from Christmas break.

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