The Reunion of a Lifetime! PPW Class of 2027 Parents, so glad that you are having the opportunity to enjoy your Plebe and spend time together!! I know that you have heard a lot of funny and heartfelt stories from your Plebe. Perhaps you had the opportunity to meet and greet with your Sponsor families …
Can’t Believe It – the Finish Line is in Sight!
Hang in there Plebe Parents – You are almost at the finish line! You are so much closer to seeing your sons and daughters and I can’t wait for you to see them in their shining summer whites. Get ready - You will be amazed, overjoyed, proud, emotional, and so much more! Let the tears …
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The AC Year Begins
When my two kids were Plebes the one thing they always lacked was time! The Detailers give them too much to do in too little time - on purpose... Although Plebes have their phones back, you may not be able to communicate as often as you would like. Your Plebe's company will decide when and …
Whaat! Six Weeks Down!
Hang in there Plebe Parents - You are almost at the finish line! Now that you are closer to seeing your sons and daughters, I am so happy and can't wait for you to see them in their shining summer whites. Get ready!! You will be amazed, overjoyed, proud, emotional, and so much more! It …
Three Weeks Down & Almost half-way!
Three weeks down and PPW is creeping closer! What to expect? Many Plebes will be acclimated by now, some may still be struggling, but do not be dismayed parents, the Academy has all eyes and ears out, and they are dutifully coming alongside everyone that may need extra encouragement. As I discuss in my book, …
Billy and the Plebes: What I Learned from I-Day and Plebe Summer – Part 1 | Episode 19 and Part 2 | Episode 20
The military academy journey is very different - both for the midshipman or Cadet, and their parents. No one except those that have walked the path before us can relate to what we are feeling and going through. Photo Credit - New York Times For parents it is a very emotional and dare I say …
Reform and HELL-O Night
The AC YEAR BEGINS When my kids were Plebes the one thing they lacked was time! They are give too much to do in too little time - on purpose... Although Plebes will soon have their phones back, you may not be able to communicate as often as you would like. Your Plebe's company will …
The First Call
The First Phone Call - Some thoughts for you During the first call of Plebe Summer, we were quiet and listened. There were lots of stories, requests for items that were needed, requests for addresses of friends, positive vibes, but all in all, we were one of the lucky ones. Our kids were happy to …
I Remember It Well – On PPW and Seeing Your Plebe
This is it - Just a few more days to go before you see your Plebe!! The summer has dragged on, but now that you look back, it flew by, right? Keep this in mind as you endure Plebe year and the four years in general. With Plebe Summer under your belts, you are one-third …
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Four Weeks Down…and Counting!
FOUR weeks down and PPW is creeping closer! What to expect? Many Plebes will be acclimated by now, some may still be struggling, but do not be dismayed parents, the Academy has all eyes and ears out, and they are dutifully coming alongside everyone that may need extra encouragement. In my book, A USNA Mom's …
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