Did your Plebe survive Plebe summer only to be exhausted and asking whether they are cut out for USNA? Are they sleep deprived, constantly on watch (it seems!), and completely overwhelmed? Are they wishing they could roll back the clock to Plebe Summer - well maybe not quite! This is the time of year when …
The Troublesome Bagel
I know I always mention this during Plebe Summer, and I know that it is in my book, A USNA Mom's Journal, but I remember my Oldest asking me to check labels before sending treats in care packages. The directive from my then-Plebe was: Send nothing with hemp or poppy seeds. These ingredients could cause …
Precious Moments – PPW
The Reunion of a Lifetime! PPW Class of 2027 Parents, so glad that you are having the opportunity to enjoy your Plebe and spend time together!! I know that you have heard a lot of funny and heartfelt stories from your Plebe. Perhaps you had the opportunity to meet and greet with your Sponsor families …
The Light at the End of the Tunnel – Plebe Parent Weekend
PPW begins tomorrow!! You did it! Now that you are on your way to see your sons and daughters in their shining summer whites, you will be so proud! I would suggest that you don't over plan and that you follow your Plebe's lead. Enjoy your time together, listen to the stories, allow them time …
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Thoughts on I-Day
Class of 2027 It was a privilege to spend I-day on the Yard with the Class of 2027 parents. Thank you for stopping by to say hi - it means so much to connect in person! I can still see the smiles of joy, the slight frowns of worry, the nerves and the tears of …
No, It Doesn’t Get Any Easier
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 …
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 …
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