1. You get to see your parents.

I have never gone so long without seeing my parents. More than a month after move in, I was pretty excited.

2. Parents' Weekend Boulevarding is even more fun than regular Boulevarding.

There was barbecue and In N Out and Peruna and Balloon Arches. Need I say more?

3. I got to watch The Iron Skillet Game with my mom and dad.

SMU may have not come out on top, but Ford Stadium is a pretty cool place to be on a Friday night.

4. I finally got my picture with Peruna!

5. I didn't eat in a dining hall for 3 consecutive days.

6. I got to eat Torchy's, donuts, and Cafe Brazil in one weekend.

7. My parents got to see me play soccer for the first time in more than six months.

7. I actually cleaned my room this weekend.

My parents didn't want to see my clothes strewn across the floor, and I knew it so I picked up beforehand.

8. They brought me things I wanted from home.

When I moved in, who knew I would've wanted a bean bag chair? Not me for sure, but now I have a dorm room plus my zebra print beanbag.

9. From stickers for their cars, to t-shirts and polos, they are now STOCKED with SMU gear.

10. They took me shopping for all kinds of little things I needed so I didn't have to buy them myself.

11. I got to watch an LSU game with my dad.

I grew up watching LSU games on TV and in person with my dad. Watching them alone in my dorm room has not been the same.

12. I didn't have to drive myself around to go places all weekend.

For those who know me, I HATE driving so this one is pretty big.

13. I got to show my parents around what has become my home and tell them about what makes it my home.