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I left a piece of my heart in Champaign-Urbana.♥️ Last night I came home to an empty house and it really hit me. Dropping you off at college was one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do.

After dreading this day for years, it’s finally here. I know this is what’s supposed to happen and I know you are ready. I couldn’t be more proud of the person you’ve become and I’m even more excited for what lies ahead of you. Someone once told me, “In order for your world to get bigger, mine has to get smaller.” I think I finally understand that now.🥲

You will always be my little baby. No matter where life takes you, you’ll always have my whole heart. I love you to the moon❤️
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Posted On: August 19th 2026, 05:30 am
I left a piece of my heart in Champaign-Urbana.♥️ Last night I came home to an empty house and it really hit me. Dropping you off at college was one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do.

After dreading this day for years, it’s finally here. I know this is what’s supposed to happen and I know you are ready. I couldn’t be more proud of the person you’ve become and I’m even more excited for what lies ahead of you. Someone once told me, “In order for your world to get bigger, mine has to get smaller.” I think I finally understand that now.🥲

You will always be my little baby. No matter where life takes you, you’ll always have my whole heart. I love you to the moon❤️
Comments (47)
redsolesandredwine 2 months ago

redsolesandredwine

❤️you the best mama

redsolesandredwine 2 months ago

redsolesandredwine

Awe I teared up with this post. I don't want to think about it yet for my boys but it's coming up in 4 years

garydionysius 2 months ago

garydionysius

Dreading the day ..

jenniferbrindlefoust 3 months ago

jenniferbrindlefoust

Sending you so much love, Arlie.

sherriesavorsthecity 3 months ago

sherriesavorsthecity

Awww you are the best mom to Matthew, babe! I know that he will do so well in school and you guys will still make time for your ramen dates! Love you babe

jasminehasclout 3 months ago

jasminehasclout

Omg kids grow up too fast! Be free Arli, you're closer to getting that college graduate kid raise I hv been told about lol.🔥😍❤️

pokesanchicago 3 months ago

pokesanchicago

Omg ! Where is the time go ? He is so big and handsome

sarahjbn 3 months ago

sarahjbn

He’s so luck to have such a beautiful mama inside and out babe! Also been looking for a reason to go backkkk and 🍾🎉🍻so LET’S GO

maybespicy23 3 months ago

maybespicy23

You are the best mama ever babe! 💞 you’re going to be so proud of him in new ways you’ve never been!! Matt is going to miss you so much and finally realize how much harder life is without his mom next to him!! And we’ll visit him at my old stomping grounds together hehe 😜

lisant35 3 months ago

lisant35

It is so hard!!! The first year my oldest was gone, I didnt think I could make it through but it gets easier everyday and starts to feel normal. Its a new chapter for both of you!

justalittleshai 3 months ago

justalittleshai

He’ll be back! With laundry. 😅. Hugs to you babe!! He’s going to miss you too.

mjrnrecruiter 3 months ago

mjrnrecruiter

M is going to shine!! ILLINI!! Best mama! 💙🧡

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