tell me this gets easier

by the way he nixed the kindle idea----and he said really mom i dont need anything--different form i want this or that-lol
 
Blackhawkmom,
DS has asked for a 26-32" flat screen type TV that he can use to play video games on those occasions that he gets media/video priveleges and to use as another monitor for his computer. He says that the space on their desk can fit the 32" TV without problems. I know his roommate's parents are getting their DS a large computer monitor for basically the same purpose. He has also mentioned a nice pair of sunglasses (like Oakley's), but there are certain restrictions as to the type of sunglasses they can wear with their uniforms. I told him that he was going to have to pick out what he wanted. Money on the Mid Card could be useful. He has also mentioned a nice dress watch (there are a lot of posts on the forum regarding watches). I know other mid parents are getting their DS/DD new cell phones. Otherwise, I agree, it's a hard year b/o they really don't need (or don't have room for) anything!

Remember that every company has different rules as to what they can and can't have regarding TVs and computer monitors, so make sure to check with him first!
 
Our "Swab" hooked up with 2 cadets and is in CO for a week to celebrate the completion of his first semester...then home on the 23rd to decompress and enjoy some home cooked meals. I too got the "I don't need anything..." line and for the first time felt out of place...He always needed something or had that one special item I HAD to make sure to get.

One thing we try to do is when he gets the chance to come home we take a few hours and spend it together...no phones...nada! Catch a movie, or nosh at a place we enjoy...do a lil window shopping (which he knows I love!) and then come back home. It really helps me feel better and gives us the opp to catch up on things. All in all it's made me think about what is really important and for him it's my homemade mac n cheese and spending christmas with the family... :thumb:
 
We are planning a few days together with promises of absolute freedom on other days. Kids back from college are getting together Tuesday for a Food Drive in town to fill son's truck for the local food pantry. Christmas Eve is reserved for the marshmallow shooter battle through our woods...complete with blue camo and green camo t-shirts (We are an Army/Navy house). The firepit will be available in the backyard and the jacuzzi for whenever buddies stop by.

Blackhawkmom- my house is so overdecorated!! :biggrin: Snow Village, Tree, Garlands, Wreaths, all the presents are wrapped, cookies on the bedside table, etc etc etc. When he walked in the door yesterday he turned to me and said "Thanks Mom" and gave me a hug.
Totally worth it!
 
Sitting here with a day off work--DS is still sleeping-lol DD is sleeping too---but man does it feel good to have them both home! Over kill on the decorations here too-lol DD came in and said "it looks like Christmas threw up all over the house"--translated" thanks mom but i'm too cool now to say that". (Or so my friends tell me.) Gave up on the gift crisis--gift cards and one surprise he will love to hate. Sister got him legos-lol. Great talks since he has come in--new man---working on being a new mom as i continue to get use to this new world my child/man has chosen. Merry Christmas and Happy Safe holidays fellow parents.
 
Blackhawkmom, it sounds as you have grown into your new status well! Report back when the roller coaster dips again. I am learning my future mom role from your and others like you sharing on this forum Thanks and Merry Christmas!
 
Hey BHM! This is my first time reading this thread..could've used it throughout last semester! My roller coaster doesn't dip...it plunges and takes harrowing curves! I'm holding on for the ride but fear at times I might be losing my grip...on sanity!:eek:

Honestly, I'm not an "Oh, my poor baby" type of mom. I'm more of a "get over yourself and do what needs to be done" mom. I have remained positive and encouraging for the most part, but that whining...ugh! I do note, however, that he whines WAY more to me than to, say, his older brother, (a PO in the Navy), or to his sisters (both still here at home). If you would hear the sob stories he gives me about how much homework he has. Imagine...homework at college! I think maybe he missed his calling. He should be an actor in mellodrama! :rolleyes:

Okay, so that's me venting. I'm okay...and I think he's okay, too. His grades were fine after the first semester, and he did go back without any kicking and screaming. He maintains that he "hates this place", but he keeps plugging away. I sure hope the parents who say there is a transformation once they become upperclass are right. Otherwise, I might give him a transformation he really doesn't want! (After all, I brought him into this world... :yllol:)
 
Mine HATES the snow and the cold...he misses the sunshine and 50+ degree days in January. He doesn't whine about the amount of work; he'd have that anywhere. I think he misses being home where someone "loves him best of all," especially on his birthday (tomorrow :frown:). All in all, he'd do it all the same.
 
I think mine misses his Grandmother the most---well and maybe the easy life of high school--lol. He still sounds good---trying to decide between two majors --picking his choice of blocks and keeping his fingers crossed he gets them. As they say simper gumby---we have changed vacation plans twice already. He has to choose between home on his birthday or 1st choice block--hmmmm I'm guessing for the first time ever i wont be spending my DS birthday with him and you know I'm actually OK with that. Trying to grow with them is not easy!!!!!!!!
 
Mine turns 19 the day before Spring Break...not a bad b-day present! Haven't heard about summer blocks yet, but I think he's decided on his major. Heaven knows that could change between now and my birthday, which happens to be the first day of declaring majors.

Currently trying to convince him to take his spring break on the Glee Club trip to Disney World and Puerto Rico! He misses the GF and thinks he wants to come home instead. Hey I can sing, maybe they'll let me take his place and go to Puerto Rico!
 
MomoftheMagik said:
Mine turns 19 the day before Spring Break...not a bad b-day present! Haven't heard about summer blocks yet, but I think he's decided on his major. Heaven knows that could change between now and my birthday, which happens to be the first day of declaring majors.

Currently trying to convince him to take his spring break on the Glee Club trip to Disney World and Puerto Rico! He misses the GF and thinks he wants to come home instead. Hey I can sing, maybe they'll let me take his place and go to Puerto Rico!
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My DD has had GREAT trips with Women's Glee Club. It would be a shame for your son to miss this opportunity with MGC.

Maybe GF could go visit during President's Day weekend???
 
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