Heatherg21
USNA '24 Mom BGO Bacon Lover Dog Lover
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@justdoit19 is spot on. My MIDN saved a nice chunk when he bought his Ipad for engineering classes. He loves it and uses it daily.
THIS! Can take a while to learn, but well worth it. Even for me, who worked hard to not be a helicopter parent.I am learning to get off the ride and spectate more, offer counsel and advise, but most of all allow a place for frustration to be aired.
Someone mentioned to me that as Plebe Parents we should wait on upgrading our Temporary Visitors Passes to the official DBIDS until May of 2022 (or right before it expires)? They said if renewed sooner it will only be valid for 3 years. Waiting until May will make it valid until our MIDN Graduates. Not 100% sure if this is true so hopefully someone can help…6 weeks is done!
DS company had room/roommate swap this past weekend. Apparently logistics were not managed well but rooms were changed. DS moved from a 2 person and roommate who was not around much to a 3 person room with roommates who are around. Advised him to embrace the change, move forward, and learn from it for when he is a leader.
Six week grades were excellent in my opinion but DS is wanted higher so has some work to in Chem and Calc which is not a surprise.
Overall definitely a rollercoaster ride with unexpected ups and downs but I am learning to get off the ride and spectate more, offer counsel and advise, but most of all allow a place for frustration to be aired.
We head to "the Annapolis" this weekend for FB game and hoping to get DBIDS cards on Friday. Since town liberty was granted post the Navy Win, DS is looking forward to two nights off the Yard.
If its any consolation, I was advising a number of my son's classmates on service selection and was actually their choice as guest speaker for their Company Dining Out but my son chose not to ask me for advice in selecting his community.THIS! Can take a while to learn, but well worth it. Even for me, who worked hard to not be a helicopter parent.
A few weeks ago, DD called to say her thinking had changed re warfare community preferences, particularly her #2 and #3 choices. After hearing her explanation, I instinctively shifted to “dad advice” mode. A few words in, she cut me off, firmly but nicely.
“Dad,” she said, “I was just telling you what I’ve decided. I wasn’t asking about what I should do.”
Sounds like he is handling a plebe schedule well. The Pretzel rolls??!!! Life altering.DBIDS card, mid store, Parade and PA Dutch Amish market (donuts,pretzels, and pretzel dog) all complete. Tailgating and FB will be completed today and it looks like the rain will hold off til later.
oh can’t forget—- got to see DS briefly after the parade in his Parade Uniform. Due to tough ProKnow we did not get long but the. Went back to the yard around 2030 and took a nice walk along Sea Wall and dropped off some of the goodies we brought. He said it had been a full week—Forestall, SHAPE, brigade PT, parade, proknow, prep for Alpha next week. But he looked good and was happy proknow was over.
Cherish any time you can meet him. It goes very fast. As the 47 month journey progresses, most hear less and less from their MIDN. It's a time for them to develop into thier own.DBIDS card, mid store, Parade and PA Dutch Amish market (donuts,pretzels, and pretzel dog) all complete. Tailgating and FB will be completed today and it looks like the rain will hold off til later.
oh can’t forget—- got to see DS briefly after the parade in his Parade Uniform. Due to tough ProKnow we did not get long but the. Went back to the yard around 2030 and took a nice walk along Sea Wall and dropped off some of the goodies we brought. He said it had been a full week—Forestall, SHAPE, brigade PT, parade, proknow, prep for Alpha next week. But he looked good and was happy proknow was over.
While true and reading that me me chortle, you prepaid for your son's college. He wouldn't have gotten where he currently sits without those payments.I always tell them "Order whatever you want and as much as you want, I'm not paying for college".
The food disappearing was like a magic trick. They ate good and fast. Guess thats how they are used to it now. I’ll gladly do it whenever they are available.I always tell them "Order whatever you want and as much as you want, I'm not paying for college".
I can't wait to see that movie.Had a good time with DD, picked her up after the game. Had plans to go to DC, but got cancelled last minute.
Went to JB ‘No time to Die’ movie, availed the first Military Discount at Cinemark Egyptian.
Yes sir, loved it. Opposite of the first one where he is shown to be ruthless, this he has an emotional angle.. ( secret).I can't wait to see that movie.
Was it as awesome as I think it will be?