As Naval Academy parents, we can all empathize with Plebe parents as they go through the Plebe Summer crucible. We remember what it was like - the not knowing, the uncertainty, the separation, the difficulty of the initiation into life as a military parent. And it continues. The rollercoaster ride that is USNA moves into …
USNA Commissioning Debrief with 2022 MidMoms Parts 1 & 2 | Episodes 29 & 30
As Firsties wrap up their last year, they are focused on service assignment requirements and training, keeping up their grades and finishing strong, their capstone projects, leadership and military duties, and so much more. As we look toward May and Commissioning, now is the time when Firstie families are finalizing their Commissioning plans. In my …
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The Post Holiday Blues…
Happy New Year!! I know that you have enjoyed the past week or so with your Mids, and I hope that you have made many memories. In my book, A USNA Mom's Journal - Plebe Summer through Commissioning and Beyond! What You Need to Know - I discuss some of the things that come as …
Hindsight is 20/20 – What We Wish We Knew
Parts 1 and 2 Yes, most times hindsight is 20/20 vision. As Navy parents, how many times have we told ourselves, "I wish I knew that!" Looking back to the beginning of the journey what are some things that we wish we would have known? And maybe some things we wish we didn't know? Join …
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Coming Home! The Excitement and Things to Think About
As I discuss about at length in my book, A USNA Mom's Journal, I am SO EXCITED for all N*avy parents, but especially for Plebe parents!!! Mids and Plebes will be coming home today for Thanksgiving break (unless they had an OPINFO assignment). For Plebes, it will be the first time that they have been …
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How Time Flies! 2/C and Firstie years
As I discuss in my book, A USNA Mom']s Journal, as N*avy parents and mentors, we usually focus on Plebe Summer and Plebe Year - as many of you have heard, these to evolutions, so to speak, are the equivalent of two-thirds of the N*avy journey. They are taxing, unpredictable, and emotional with lots of …
My Very Own Plebe Summer
How my intense two weeks reminded me of our Plebes and Mids Yes, I guess I always have to stay busy. Sometimes too busy, but I want to stay focused on things other than where my kids are or what they are doing at this moment. I pour myself into my teaching, making handcrafted jewelry …
Going Underway – The AC YEAR
As I discuss in-depth in my book, A USNA Mom's Journal Pele Summer through Commissioning and Beyond! Everything You Need to Know, now that you have re-established communications with your Plebe, you may need a Navy dictionary... SIQ, MOS, MOOW, bulkhead, deck, ladders... what??? I know that at first I had to stop my first …
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 …
“Live Like Duke”
Remembering a Remarkable Life | Episode 24 In my book, A USNA Mom's Journal, I discuss how as MidMoms and MidDads, we revel in the joys of Academy life and the triumphs of our children. We suffer their disappointment which inevitably comes along when things don't quite go their way. Our kids have more responsibility …
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