history: My son is getting ready for his senior year. I'm nervous about him leaving home next year.  My son is getting ready for his senior year in high school. I have mixed feelings about it! your are torn between him being a man but you still think of him being your little boy
current: Yes. I'm so excited for him, but also I am so nervous. I'm worried about getting through the application process, and also worried about him leaving home.
next: you will enjoy it as he grows older because you had a hand in it and know that he will be prepared for it