Like many parents,Joanna Gaines is having a tough time watching her kids leave the nest.
As Chip Gaines prepares to send his eldest daughter, Ella (18), off to college for her freshman year and his oldest son, Drake (20), back for his third year, he shares an emotional account of this family transition, being a well-known personality from the Fixer Upper show.
On August 11, she posted on Instagram about her children starting new academic years: Her eldest son began his third year at college, and her eldest daughter was preparing to move across the country for her first year. She expressed that this time feels like a swift and overwhelming release, wondering how to balance holding them close while also allowing them to spread their wings.
Joanna, who hasn’t reached the stage of being an empty nester just yet (with children Duke, 17, Emmie, 15, and Crew, 7 living in the house), admitted that she’s still finding things challenging in her life.
They predicted that it would pass more swiftly than I imagined. They said the days might drag on, but the years would fly by. And wouldn’t you know it, they were correct.” She penned. “This precious gift of time has sped by us all, just as I was forewarned.
The Magnolia co-founder also noted that while it’s hard, she knows it’s what’s best for her kids.
As an ardent supporter, I implore change with a spirit brimming with optimism for the aspect that resonates deeply – my children and I seem destined for one another, yet I firmly believe they’re destined for greater things. They yearn for more than just what our household can provide; more experiences, more wisdom, more growth beyond the confines of these walls.
And ultimately, she knows she’s not in it alone.
To everyone transitioning their children to new locations and those who have more years ahead, she emphasized: “Embrace them tightly, cherish them deeply, and remember we’re here to support one another during challenging times.
Instead, the 47-year-old mentioned that it would be an extraordinary test for her, given the strong mother-daughter connection they share, to let her daughter embark on the college journey.
Indeed, I believe there is a significant emotional distinction. With Ella, we enjoy visiting antique stores, flower shops, and grabbing coffee together – that’s our usual pattern. It feels almost as if I’m losing a dear companion from my daily routine,” Joanna replied.
She stated, “I sense that the upcoming summer may bring an overwhelming surge of feelings, and instead of shielding myself, I plan to endure it alongside him.
However, Joanna is excited to watch Ella take on her new adventure.
As a devoted admirer, I eagerly shared that she was brimming with anticipation about venturing somewhere new and relishing the opportunity to be recognized for who she truly is. In her own words, she expressed, “I yearn for anonymity; I want no one to know you’re associated with me. I simply wish to go and be myself.” I am thrilled for her upcoming learning experiences. She is on the verge of discovering new things, and in turn, will undoubtedly enlighten us as well.
For more celeb kids going off to college, read on.
Approximately two months following her wedding to Jeff Bezos, the former star of Good Day L.A. brought her and her ex Patrick Whitesell’s son Evan to college in August of 2024.
Sunny, one of the cohosts on The View, was overcome with emotion when she sent her daughter Paloma Hostin off to Cornell University in August 2024. In truth, Sunny needed a brief break from social media to come to terms with being an empty nester and allowing her child to spread her wings.
As a die-hard fan, I can’t contain my excitement as I envision myself standing right there with the star of “Real Housewives of Potomac” and her ex, Jamal Bryant, on a hot August day in 2024. Together, we’re helping our dear Angel Bryant, their oldest daughter, embark on a new chapter of her life as she moves into Spelman College in the vibrant city of Atlanta. The anticipation is palpable, and I can almost hear the echoes of cheers and well-wishes for this momentous occasion!
In a TikTok video shared by Gizelle, the ex-pair were spotted making college drops for their middle child, Adore Bryant, at Hampton University in Virginia, and their youngest daughter, Grace Bryant, at Florida A&M University in Tallahassee. Remarkably, they completed this process within a five-day timeframe!
The host on Today, along with his spouse Deborah Roberts, confessed that they felt a little melancholic as they sent their son Nick Roker off to start his junior year of college in August 2024.
The Today anchor and his wife Deborah Roberts shared that they experienced a slight sense of sadness when dropping their son Nick Roker off for his junior year of college in August 2024.
In Deborah’s observation, she mentioned that his smile gives everyone reassurance. Meanwhile, Al posted separately, expressing that the house seems unusually quiet.
On August 26, 2024, Teresa Giudice, a cast member from The Real Housewives of New Jersey, took her daughter Milania Giudice to the University of Tampa.
Teresa posted on Instagram, “Here she goes!” accompanied by a picture of her daughter settling into her college dorm room and a clip of her daughter weeping. “Today marks the beginning of an exciting new journey! I adore you so much and can’t wait to see all that you will achieve in these upcoming four years.
In August 2024, Flavortown felt a bit emptier as the renowned chef and his wife, Lori Fieri, bid farewell to their son Ryder Fieri as he embarked on his college journey at San Diego State University.
In a post on Instagram, Guy wrote, “It’s still sinking in for us, but we’ll miss seeing him every day, it’s going to be tough.
Brooke Shields playfully remarked about being an “empty nester” when she and her husband Chris Henchy sent their youngest daughter, Grier Henchy, to Wake Forest University in North Carolina. In a 2024 TikTok video, Brooke can be seen dropping off Grier’s luggage at the dorm room before darting away with excitement.
In the subsequent video, the mother of two emotionally expressed that parting was indeed challenging for her.
Brooke went on to say, “It was incredibly tough. She began sobbing, which made me cry even harder. By the end of the journey, I had shed quite a few tears.
In a casual, easy-to-understand way: Why do kids grow up so fast? That seems to be the question comedian Jerry Seinfeld was pondering when he and his wife Jessica Seinfeld assisted their son Shepherd Seinfeld in moving into his college dorm in August 2024.
As the HGTV host watched Drake, Chip Gaines’ eldest son, leave for his second year at Baylor University, she expressed that parting becomes no easier over time.
In a post on Instagram dated August 2024, she expressed, “A abundance of affection to all the parents helping their children start a new school year.
On August 23, 2023, the morning show host enjoyed a pleasant morning, as he sent off his youngest child, Sophia Strahan, to attend Duke University.
He expressed amazement at how quickly time passed and expressed pride in her, posting on Instagram, “It’s hard to believe the time that’s gone by, but I couldn’t be prouder of her!” He’s confident she’ll excel during her college years.
In 2023, the renowned baseball figure took Natasha Rodriguez to the University of Michigan. On Instagram, he shared that this event, though challenging, also filled him with immense pride as a parent.
In 2023, when Heaven Hart, his daughter, left for college, there was a small void in the comedian’s heart. He humorously expressed this emotion on Instagram by saying, “I shed tears in the car.
In a post next to a picture of Heaven and her siblings Hendrix, Kenzo, and Kaori in their dorm room, Kevin said, “I can hardly call you a little girl anymore because you’ve grown into the most remarkable young woman. I am so incredibly proud of you and love you more than words can express. Soar high, Heav, soar high…The world is yours to conquer!!!
The Good Morning America co-anchor drove daughter Katharine Haffenreffer to her college in 2023.
Kobe Bryant‘s oldest daughter Natalia Bryant entered college in 2021.
Today was tough. This was before the emotions overcame us.
The Full House star sent her son Maksim Bure off to college in 2021.
She posted a picture of herself saying goodbye to him at the airport, headed to college. ‘I’m thrilled for him,’ she wrote, ‘but as his mom and the baby, I can’t help but shed some tears.’
As a lifestyle expert, let me share a personal reflection: In 2021, when I bid farewell to my eldest daughter, Rowan Henchy, as she embarked on her college journey at Wake Forest University, it was undeniably one of the saddest drives I’ve ever made from any place.
On Instagram, she expressed that her special and remarkable daughter was spreading her wings. ‘I adore you immensely,’ she said, ‘and we are incredibly proud of you.’
In a stunning debut at the University of Southern California (USC) in 2021, the standout student affectionately known as the “Euphoria star” declared the start of her academic journey on Instagram with a post that read, “When we say ‘hot girl summer,’ we’re really talking about earning degrees.
2021 saw the renowned figure from “The Pioneer Woman” series embark on a journey of over 500 miles, driving back and forth, to assist her son, Bryce Drummond, in settling into his dormitory at the University of North Texas.
She playfully commented on Instagram, “It seems quite significant to me that my child learns to make an egg.” She then expressed her affection, saying, “I adore you, my dear son!
Fresh off the Tokyo Olympics, the gold medal gymnast started college at Auburn University in 2021.
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