I remembers not too long ago preparing for my children to return to the Yard and as their leave was ending, being awash in nostalgia. My husband and I often counsel other US Naval Academy parents about what to expect at certain times, and beginning on I-Day or any time after spending time with family …
The Moment is Here: Service Assignments
Service Assignments are this Thursday for Firsties so I thought I would share a brief excerpt from my book, A USNA Mom's Journal, on Service Assignments from the Firstie Year / Commissioning Chapter:"As Firstie year kicks off, one of the first things that Firsties have to do after reform is to make their service selections. …
The Anomaly – A Year without Closure
Photo: Courtesy of Bob Peterson Photography I have written on this before. Yes - 2020 is the year of the anomaly for so many reasons. Change is the one word that describes 2020 for me. Change in expectations, in plans, in the future of things, of hellos and goodbyes, and in our journey. Who would …
So Close and Yet So Far
With so many things being different this year because of Corona virus, the ACyear begins very differently. Sadly, as with all other classes at USNA, highlights of the journey like PPW and 2/C Parents Weekend have been set aside for the safety of Plebes, Midshipmen, staff, faculty, and leadership on the Yard. I have to say that I am very proud of our USNA parents...
Time – The Valuable Commodity
Time... time is a very valuable commodity especially at the Naval Academy and especially during Plebe Summer and the AC Year. Your Plebe, and Mids in general, will not have enough of it to go around and will have to choose something to sacrifice that will not get their full attention and invariably garner the …
The Plebe Summer Challenge
As I have mentioned before and talk about in my book, A USNA MOM'S JOURNAL, when our USNA journey began, and especially after I-Day, I was feeling sad, empty, and felt like crying for no reason. In a way, as parents, we are grieving the sudden separation.... We have given our most treasured possession to …
How time Flies! One Week Down
ONE WEEK DOWN and so many of you are probably glued to your computers trying to catch a glimpse of your Plebe. Many parents may feel like they have a "hole in their heart" and find that the separation has been much harder than expected. Some may be rethinking this Academy thing.... Know that you …
A Heart in Tatters
My family’s journey has come to an end at USNA. Our last Mid commissioned as a member of the Class of 2020. Thinking about what that means and where I am going to pour my energy next is at the top of my list with prayers for clarity and wisdom. The other thing I have …
What?… Four I-Days?
Some things change and some stay the same... Photo Courtesy of CNET I-Day marks the beginning of the unique journey that is USNA. It is an emotional day for both parent and incoming Plebe and also marks the beginning of a rollercoaster of emotions that make the journey unique. It is designed to train our …
Shifting Perspectives and Semper Gumby
You may or may not find that your Plebe-to-be has become very introspective, quiet, perhaps withdrawn or even downright argumentative or moody. I can tell you that it is a normal reaction. They have the weight of their decision on their shoulders right now as they prepare to embark on their journey, and the seriousness …
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