@AnotherSwimMom , thanks for asking a good question! Not here either.
We need another poll - today, tomorrow, next week, etc! haha!
I'm probs a Solid C.
I will however likely weep with pride during the R Day events that we are present for but it will not be sadness.
Definitely B! But while holding my glass of wine, constantly refreshing photo posts on my phone, and wimpering...wishing I had gotten more hugs.Oh, Wait!!! You need a POLL? I don't have one for the arriving packages BUT here's one for all of the parents of those who are Accepting their Appointments:
When my DD/DS gets dropped off this Summer, I:
A) ....will cry endlessly for about a month.
B) ....won't be as sad as choice "A" BUT I will walk around their bedroom like a lost puppy, constantly picking up their belongings and reminiscing.
C) ....won't do either A or B but I will constantly refresh PDuddys photo posts for a single glimpse of my kid.
D) ....will miss them, for sure but this isn't my first rodeo. I am all good after the drop off.
E) ....will be like, "Later Tater! Get your stuff and out ya go! VACAY is calling my name and I am leaving on a jet plane!"
F).....have absolutely no idea because I don't know what happens, how it happens, when they leave or how I will react.
Me: I am D and E, combined. And, I'll do "C" while on Vacay. Gotta be honest - this mom is ready for a B.R.E.A.K. Just keeping it real! After sending my boys to Cape May (CG enlisted bootcamp) and then watching my DD go through the entire CGA app process? All I want is sunshine, wine and some sleep. I cannot be the only one who feels like this process and experience totally kicked my A**.
I am sorry to tell you guys but it’s not gonna get easier. Drop of my DS in the airport on Friday and it felt the same as the first time we drop him off. 1/C May 20, 2020 graduation!I hate to be old fashioned but I think how either the DW or DH will react is significantly impacted by the gender of the child you're are dropping off.
DS's are harder for Mom's and DD's are harder for Dad's. Single parents must have it VERY difficult!!!
My hope is that I'll be even older and even more apt to forget how much I miss him each and every time.I am sorry to tell you guys but it’s not gonna get easier. Drop of my DS in the airport on Friday and it felt the same as the first time we drop him off. 1/C May 20, 2020 graduation!
36) egloveless / DS / 12/20/19 / phone call from coach / NC / Government/ Undecided1) TexasAggie204 / DS / 12/10/2019 / PA / Mechanical Engineering / Undecided
2) SwimMom24 / DD / 12/10/2019/ LOA/ Cyber Systems/ WA / Awaiting DODMERB waiver
3) HCopter / DD / 12/10/2019 (call from coach) / No LOA / TX / Cyber Systems / Undecided
4) ProudMom7/ DD / 12/10/2019 / MES / Awaiting DODMERB waiver
5) WhoWouldTakeThisUsername / Self / 12/11/2019 (called me originally on 12/10) / No LOA / OH / Undecided
6) klcm54a / DS / 12/11/19 (called originally on 12/10) / No LOA / AK / Undecided
7) CMS / DS / 12/11/19 / Mechanical Engineering / NJ / Undecided
8) ChaseMe2 / DD / 12/10/2019 / FL / Undecided
9) mamabear2023/ DS / 12/11/2018 / MD/ Undecided
10) torresn199/ Self / 12/13/2019 / Overseas / Government / Undecided
11) cave9269 /DS/ 12/13/2019 / NO LOA / PA / Government / ACCEPTED
12) AnotherSwimMom / DS / 12/13/2019 / No LOA / VA / Cyber Systems / Undecided
13) AngryDoge / Self / 12/13/2019 / Undecided
14) Montanaparent / DS / 12/15/19 (phone call) / MT / Naval Architecture / Undecided
15) Hurstunited21 / Self / 12/16/19 / No LOA / TX / Naval Architecture / Undecided
16) Adopt3/DS/12/16/19/no LOA/LA/Operations Research/Undecided
17) ALmom2024/DS/12/16/19/noLOA/AL/Civil Engineering/Accepted
18) RowingMom/DS/12-16-19/no LOA/FL/Naval Arch & Marine Engr / Undecided
19)Dr.D.OneProudMom/DD/12-14-19 (phone call)/MD/Cyber Systems/ Will ACCEPT
20) PilotTim89 / DD / 12/10/19 / LOA / IN / Mechanical Engineering / Undecided
21) Bubbles/ DD/ 12/13/19/ No LOA/ CO/ MES/ Will Accept
22) ejrcandidate721 / Self / 12/13/19 (phone call) / No LOA / NY / MES / Awaiting DODMERB waiver
23) tycarpen / DS / 12/15/19 (phone call) / No LOA / CA / Cyber Systems / Undecided
24) Dadx4 / DD / 12/14/19 (phone call) / No LOA / VA / MES / Awaiting Formal Notification
25) CarterJames77 / Self / 12/20/19 (phone call) / No LOA / NY / Mechanical Engineering / Awaiting DODMERB waiver
26) 24gobears/DD/ 12/8/19 (phone call)/ No LOA/ CA / Electrical Engineering/ Awaiting formal notification
27) scootertu / DS / 12/15/19 (phone call from track coach) / CA / Naval Architecture / Awaiting DODMERB waiver
28) TigerMoM/DD / 12/20/19 (phone call from AO) / NJ / Marine & Environmental Science / Undecided (waiting for USAFA result)
29) AllSmiles / DS / 12/20/2019 / Bear's Den / NoLOA / PA / Civil Engineering / Conditional DODMERB
30) 2024Fighter / DS /12/20/2019 / Bear's Den / No LOA / OK / Cyber Systems / Undecided - Awaiting DODMERB Review
31) applicant/ self/ 12/20/2019/ Bear’s Den/ No LOA/ KY/ Mechanical Engineering/ Awaiting DODMERB
32) swimmom816 / DD / 12/13/2019 / phone call / No LOA / OH / Naval Architecture / Conditional needing waiver
33) candidate_dad / DD / 12/20/2019 / phone call from coach / NY / Mechanical Engineering / Awaiting medical waiver / Undecided
34) WaterPolo_Dad / DS / 12/17/2019 / text from partner / PA / Operations Research / Undecided (but highly likely)
35) RockyImminence / Self / 12/10/19 / Phone Call / AZ / Mechanical Engineering / Undecided
My son is also a swimmer.AnotherSwimMom / DS / 12/13/2019 / No LOA / VA / Cyber Systems / Undecided
My son got an email from the swim coach on Friday and a phone call from the coach on Sunday. Any other swimmers here?
MY DD is a swimmer as well.My son is also a swimmer.