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Is R Day weekend a family event or just parents?
Is R Day weekend a family event or just parents?
I've been asking myself a similar question...My son received his appointment yesterday (I almost attacked the mailman when I saw him coming up the walk with the package-LOL!)...our first thought was to have DH take the trip with him this spring for an overnight visit (it's about a 4 hr drive)...then all of us (including 12-year-old DD) would go for R day...then DH and I (and maybe DD) go for A day weekend.
But...now I'm thinking it might be better if we all go when he does the overnight, so we can have a more leisurely experience checking out the area, etc. without the crowds of R day...then, hubby and I could take him for R day (without 'dragging' our 12-year-old around all day)...then the three of us could go see him for A day weekend. Anybody have any thoughts on that?
I've been asking myself a similar question...My son received his appointment yesterday (I almost attacked the mailman when I saw him coming up the walk with the package-LOL!)...our first thought was to have DH take the trip with him this spring for an overnight visit (it's about a 4 hr drive)...then all of us (including 12-year-old DD) would go for R day...then DH and I (and maybe DD) go for A day weekend.
But...now I'm thinking it might be better if we all go when he does the overnight, so we can have a more leisurely experience checking out the area, etc. without the crowds of R day...then, hubby and I could take him for R day (without 'dragging' our 12-year-old around all day)...then the three of us could go see him for A day weekend. Anybody have any thoughts on that?
Is R Day weekend a family event or just parents?
Adding to Bigtalker's question...
Is it recommendable to get a hotel room for R-day if we live within driving distance? About 2-3 hours away.
Just-A-Mom said:It isn't all that emotional for the NC and their parents because they are gone so early.
Will the NC have any additional contact with their parents at all on R-Day? Should we say our goodbyes as soon as our son gets in line?
...and then you will spend hours and hours per day looking at everyone's pictures hoping to spot your cadet.