Recent content by proudmama

parent visits... In my opinion this year as my son was a plebe we were fortunate to visit for R Day, A Day and Plebe-Parent Weekend. I loved them all. R-Day was for us as parents... we needed to see him growing and changing in just that one day. We needed to see the post, take the tours...

We are still planning on coming to the dinner... perhaps a BUMP to the top and someone can refresh the directions to the restaurant... For us I think the dinner with others will be a needed distraction and diversion... my son is already tired of all the advice I keep sharing with him... ;-)

twins sep at birth Sounds like many of us are having the same experience! ;-) Just texted son who is out of school at a Rotary Meeting the heads-up on transcripts.... Proudmama

dinner Son says "maybe"... put us down for 3... I think it would be fun, and maybe "easier" than a dinner where I might be tempted to give advice etc the night before his biggest step forward in his life so far. Proudmama

decision made Booked flights into and out of Newark.... business meeting will have to wait! It is beginning to feel real!

Good questions from everyone... I need to be to Denver as early as possible on Tuesday... the first flight from East Coast to Denver is from Dulles... it seemed like a good idea, given the information you all are sharing I think I need to rethink. THANKS! Proudmama

Looking for a little information regarding R Day... After we attend the meeting with our son, then we say "see ya" and he begins his journey... we plan to stay to see him march in the parade (is that what it is called?) and take the oath at the end of the day... any tips or tricks on actually...

National Anthem Oh Geee.... IN hotel room on business trip and the National Anthem (even slightly off key) and the pictures of soldiers and the flag makes my eyes leak tears... will it ALWAYS be this way when my son is at WP and beyond? :-) Rhetorical question.... I know. Proudmama

My son sent hand written mailed thank you notes to MOC and to those who wrote letters when he finished the initial process. When he pushed the "I accept" button on his USMA portal last night he sent less formal notes of appreciation and to let those people who helped him know that he had...

Sticking together We all need to stick together. I already have felt tremendous support from moms of plebes-to-be, moms of applicants, moms of current cadets... I think we are all more alike than different... I too have felt my heart swell with pride at the same time a little bit of heart...

the list continues.... 1. boyda, 2 Jan 2010, VA 2. vampsoul, Dec 2009, PA 3. BeatNavy, Jan 2010, NC 4. Racer1, Nov 2009 CT 5. Lotrjedi13, Dec 2009, AZ 6. fp2010, Dec 2009, CT 7. armybratkl, 16 Jan 2010, IL 8. M19, 20 Jan 2010, IL 9. USMA_2014, 13 Jan 2010, FL 10. drumsrock24, Jan 2010...

I don't have any first-hand experience, but this footwear is going to be important to the health and well-being of all plebes and to have them fitted and broken in before Beast totally makes sense to me... also, because so many plebes have never worn this kind of footwear, getting used to the...

personal experience with boot purchase When we were on our visit to West Point last week we were able to go to the PX (Post Exchange) and purchase boots and low quarters there without a "boot letter". The wonderful woman in the PX named "Pinky" said she is allowed to sell the required boots...

Thanks Thanks, I will look for that program about WP too. We go to visit West Point next week (son has his overnight on Tuesday-Wednesday)... we are eager to see the place firsthand.... Next step, waiting for the "big envelope" - he has nom, loa, is medically qualified, and has a good...

"Surviving West Point" We recently watched the DVD from National Geographic called "Surviving West Point"... do those of you with experience think that this video series is a fair and honest representation of "the West Point experience"? Just wondering, the videos certainly helped this mom...