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 …
Almost Four Weeks Down – You’re almost there!
Almost 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. As I discuss in my …
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Finally! Advice for the N*avy Dad Journey
I have been mentoring N*avy parents since 2013 but have focused on Moms - they usually seem to ask the questions and search for information. Dads are involved too, but differently from Moms. From my personal experience, we Moms tend to wear our hearts on our sleeve, where Dads may tend to be more reserved. …
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‘Twas the Night Before I-Day…
I remember it so vividly... the night before I-Day Our day began at our favorite restaurant for breakfast on I-Day Minus One. We spent it together as a family, walking around Annapolis to get oriented. We went to the Yard to choose the spot where we would meet after the Swearing-In. Just after noon our …
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 …
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 …
Life at N*avy, Playlists, and More | Episode 4
with Special Guest Karl Smith, Parent USNA '20 There is something about being a Naval Academy parent that is different from all other colleges. First of all, your wardrobe changes in its entirety to Blue and Gold - and dare I say, all things with anchors? From hats to socks, to coffee mugs, to unmentionables …
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When We are Tossed By the Waves…
When Things Don't Go as Expected I would like to encourage those families and parents who may be concerned and who perhaps have not received the best of letters or perhaps had a tough phone call. In my book, A USNA Mom's Journal, I discuss the ups and downs of Plebe Summer and the N*ot …
The Second Time Around is Not Any Easier
Remembering I-Day for 2020 I Day is over, and I can say it was a wonderful day in some respects - and a not-so-wonderful day in others. I started off the day in prayer, and making breakfast for my daughter - all of her favorites! I can say that I was a little sad and …
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