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 …
The Deja Vu of Scrambling and Shotgunning… Why do they matter?
To say that the past two years have been unusually difficult would be an understatement. Our Mids, especially the plebes, have had to work really hard to stay motivated and positive. Thankfully, things are beginning to return to some sense of normalcy. With that said, the Class of 2025 is looking at being scrambled or shuffled. So what is the deal with that and why does it matter? (Continue Reading)
On This Veteran’s Day
From a Mom's Heart I knew the day would come. When we dropped off our precious son and daughter at USNA I knew the road that laid ahead but I did not know that it would come so quickly. Plebe year seemed to go on forever, but once that obstacle was overcome the rest of …
Riding the Roller Coaster
Shifting Relationships and Emotions | Episode 10 Our family's motto when things get tough - "We need a Roller Coaster" and we usually headed to Universal for a de-stressing ride on our favorites. But the type of roller coaster I am referring to in the Navy journey is more of the ups and downs, twists …
When the Going Gets Tough…
It's Time to Reevaluate Priorities It's that time of year when six week exams have passed and your Plebe may or may not be happy about the results. Grades are out and some Plebes may be ecstatic, but for some Plebes, there may be disappointment with their performance. Add to that preparing and having to …
Why N*avy Moms are BFFs for Life
A Mid and the Navy Mom "Mafia" Story The original title for this post was just "Navy Mom Mafia" - definitely unflattering and controversial due to the negative connotation of the word "mafia" on the reputations of us Navy Moms. But at the heart of my inspiration to write this post is a story about …
The Last Real Plebe Summer with Club Eleven | Episode
11th Company Friends for a Lifetime It is said that in times of challenge, unbreakable bonds are formed that last a life time. That is the case at the U.S. Naval Academy. The common experiences and traditions create friendships that reach even across generations. As I mention in my book, A USNA Mom's Journal: Plebe …
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Making the Grade and Things to Think About: AC Year Highlights | Episode 9
With Special Guest Julie Haller We are well into the Academic Year and are quickly approaching six week exams. Each class year has their own set of challenges and opportunities. Join me and special guest Julie Haller, for Episode 9 - Making the Grade: AC Year Highlights, as we dive into a conversation about setting …
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