Recent content by Banshee Mom

The third in the trilogy “Masters of the Air” is set to be released in January I think . Looking forward to it . I have watched Band of Brothers numerous times . The Pacific was difficult to watch . Unreal what they endured . My uncle (now 98) served in the Pacific during WW 2. He has never...

DD was recruited by several division 2 colleges prior to her appointment to USNA . She reached out to the USNA coach for her sport and he told her they had 2 walk ons in 7 years . DD knows several mids in Drum and Bugle and Glee club who love it and they spend quite a bit of time practicing ...

DD was big smiles at the Bowie Baysock game . I would be lying if I said I didn’t tear up a bit seeing her in the new uniform . The plebes stood up and sang “Anchors Away” while the fireworks were going off, took my breath away. I know there has been some brouhaha about parents on the yard and...

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I had read a post here and now I can’t find it about sleeping bags for their racks ? That it’s easier than having to make up their bed (rack) every morning . I think someone had recommended a certain brand . Any thoughts about this ? Are they even allowed to have an extra pillow or blanket...

This was the advice I was given. I was law enforcement for years and was told not to take her to a range prior to PS.

Just had dinner with my eldest at Umberto‘s on Tuesday night , pizza is good but the entrees are excellent and VERY reasonably priced especially for Long Island . The penne Al a vodka is a big hit with DD .

I have no excuse not to try New Park. I have family in the Rockaways and drive pass it on Cross Bay , I really don’t know why I haven’t and I have heard it’s amazing .

I am so sorry your plebe , you and your family are going through this . I am sending so many good vibes and will be praying for your plebe. He sounds like a remarkable kid if he is maintaining a positive attitude plus supporting his fellow mids even with all he is going through .

One of the great things about social media and the internet even with its pitfalls , is the connections I’ve been able to make . I have made a wonderful friend from this forum, who even though we have never met face to face, has been an incredible support for me going back to when both our...

How very kind of you to offer to write her ! She is very fortunate to have extended family and my friends write her and send packages. I think she is hurt that her friends aren’t , but I don’t think they understand the path she is on which is so different from their college experiences . DD is...

I came over here because of the debate and snide comments regarding the alleged parent at church on the fb forums, which I personally have not seen confirmed. Honestly , I keep in my own lane most of the time , and after paying 270 bucks for a photo package where I have seen probably three...

Really happy to hear that she had a change of heart. She’s got this .

PS has been very hard on me and I don’t consider myself a helicopter parent , at all. I’ve never gone this long without talking /FaceTiming / seeing one of my kids and the two eldest studied abroad during college . My plebe is very frustrated with being sick . First she was dehydrated and she...