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 Yard from Different Angles | Episode 8
In my book, A USNA Mom's Journal - Plebe Summer through Commissioning and Beyond: Everything you need to Know, I talk about our N*avy journey being uniquely different - a N*ot College Journey. In that journey we meet many special people that become lifetime friends, mentors, and Battle Buddies even. There are some people to …
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Embrace the Suck and Other Words of Wisdom | Episode 7
Of Mentors and Other Important things There is no doubt that mentors are an integral part of our USNA parent journey. As a matter of fact, my mission to pay it forward to new and existing Navy Parents came from my family's gratitude to our mentors, many of whom poured countless hours to make sure …
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Mission: A Labor of Love – Paying it Forward to My Navy Family
Labors of love... they can range from raising our children, caring for our family and friends, or just doing something time consuming or difficult for the benefit of others. Aside from my children and teaching, my biggest and most time consuming labor of love has been on behalf of my N*avy family. Soon after my …
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Hoping for Sunshine, Sea Trials, and Herndon
It has been a difficult spring for Mids on the Yard. ROM and a tough message from leadership has been rough on morale. But vaccines are making the rounds and sunshiny days are sure to arrive as spring moves in and Athletic activities return to the Yard. Here are some things to consider. As I …
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Commissioning Possibilities in a Year of Uncertainty
For Firstie Parents - waiting to hear what the final decision will be about Commissioning it is disconcerting. Trust me - I know! Our now ENS was in the Class of 2020: the first class to ever have the distinction of having commissioned virtually. Waiting was the hardest part. Accepting the decision was the next …
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Irritable and Argumentative Goodbyes
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 Pandemic that Didn’t Steal Christmas
Some thoughts as Mids begin to travel home. Time. It is precious. It is non-renewable. It is fleeting. It is a gift. If anything, this year has reminded me that time with family, whenever and how ever it comes, is a priority and a blessing. And I am so happy for all of our USNA …
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 …
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