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Thanksgiving is $$$$$ (especially for us west-coasters), but last year it was worth the $$ for the 4 days we got with our mid.... Them sleeping in their own bed... having access to friends (and GF's), a well-stocked fridge and pantry.... they change so much from parents weekend to thanksgiving...

Last fall we got our mid an evening flight on that Tuesday. They have a half day classes that day. Then flew back Saturday night. They normally have to be back by Sunday at 8pm. BUT always semper gumby - and get changeable flights.... as they may have watch, or other restrictions...

For those Mids that attend church - the Protestant Service is livestreamed every Sunday here: https://www.youtube.com/@USNAChapel/streams For Plebe summer -they have a plebe choir that mids can join. The first Sunday after I-Day (2024), I was able to spot my mid - and I breathed a sigh of relief...

Literally - SO MANY SOCKS....

As a mama of a 28', all these things... Capt MJ is the best! Tomorrow will be the slowest fastest day you'll know. DON'T rush it. Enjoy this last evening, enjoy your morning, enjoy waiting near the line - then watch them be led away to something they think they are prepared for, but know they...

Break in running shoes... and run a lot, and do lots of pushups.

Running, pushups, and planks. Then do more pushups...and when he has had enough, do more pushups. Then repeat all of that in a sauna with nasty sweaty clothes that smell, because nothing can prepare them for the heat and humidity. Kidding, NOT kidding. Congratulations to your son!

We called it prison visitation weekend.... 😅

My 2 cents being a parent of a recruited athlete. My DD was contacted in January of his junior year, went for an official visit in February, was offered a "spot" on the team. Committed. Then was basically told, you now need to get in! Submitted whole application by September 1st. Applied for all...

Early report time : 6:15am! I assume they have made it so you can catch the first bus at the stadium (5:30) - then get to Alumni on-time for the first reporting..... at least that is what I am telling myself now, but it's hard to not overthink this!

https://www.usna.edu/Admissions/Apply/Class-Portrait.php This C/O 2027 snapshot. I assume most years look the same! Also - Service Academy D1 athletes are not allowed to do NIL deals.

When can they be sent their first care package?

1)Thegirlinthefireplace/Self/Oct 23, 2023/Undecided/Presidential Nom/LOA/Direct Appoint 2) MidMom2028/DS/Nov 15, 2023/Accepted/Superintendent/Direct Appoint/AL 3) NavyUMO/DS/Nov 16, 2023/Undecided/Disabled Vet/Direct Appoint 4) TKinion/DD/Nov 16, 2023/Accepted/MOC, DAV/Direct Appoint 5)...

DS portal updated with nom from CA-28, USNA. No letter or call. He's thrilled and relieved (as are we)!

Impatiently waiting..... also I heard that Butler is not going to do a slate? Just Padilla, and your Congressperson. I'd love to be disabused of that last part, but Feinstein's stuff seems to have vanished.