My guy is catching up on phone calls in the other room of our Airbnb. I just wanted to check in and say hello and thanks to all who share info here. Despite some weather challenges yesterday, we are having such a great freaking weekend. That first look and first hug were everything I’d been waiting for. Little brother and sister got to him first (I think they actually were more anxious than me and dad to see him). He walks with a new found swagger, but still the Mr. Congeniality that he was in HS. Last minute shopping in the midshipman store took FOR-EVER bc he has to say hello and introduce mom to everyone. Truly gained a giant family here, I hugged so many “strangers” yesterday when meeting roommates and family. I was completely blown away by the Parade and D&B presentation.
Random thoughts: I was surprised at how big his dorm room is. I will also say I was pleasantly surprised that my kid and his roomies exhibited NO “plebe stink” that y’all warned of. When we dropped him off at gate 3 yesterday evening he had that “I really don’t want to go back” dread. He wished he could spend the night with us, that’s was a little hard. But that’s life I guess.
I hope everyone is enjoying their time