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Comment by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on May 30, 2011 at 9:43am

Jessica also remember that they normally get about 7 hours or a little more with their family on the day of PIR. So there should be enough time for everyone to spend some time with him. Lots and lots of families go through this at PIR. Most people don't get along with their ex's and it has been a long 8 weeks for everyone. He needs to tell everyone involved that this is an important day for him and he wants to spend it with all of them. It is time for them to put differences aside and be able to get along even if it is for just one day. It is the adult thing to do :-) Maybe he can suggest that all of you go to the Mall or somewhere like that to just kind of hang out and then tell everyone that he would like an hour to spend with you and then you guys will meet everyone back at a specific restaurant for dinner before he has to go back. Maybe then everyone would feel like they got as much time as possible with their new Sailor.

Comment by JessicaB-Sailor's Sweetheart<3 on May 30, 2011 at 9:26am

Yeah I guess it will just backfire and do the opposite if I try and take the heat for him, it's looking like that would actually make things worse.. not better. Well, I will have him write them the plans, and hope that it all goes well. I'm going to get some angry phone calls when they get those letters! Thanks everyone for giving me a "mom perspective" (: HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY! (:

Comment by ConnieC on May 30, 2011 at 9:03am

My Son is my step son, who came to live with us when he was 14 so I claim him as mine. I do not always agree with what his Mom does but my husband has worked hard to keep a good relationship with her for the sake of the boys. My son graduated from College 3 days after my daughter went to BC and we were all together for the ceremony then we left to go home so he could spend time with his Mom, we didn't have a problem because we are able to see him more often then she is. But on the other had my ex, I would never, ever be in the same room with him, it makes me I'll just to look at him, lol

Comment by mominva on May 30, 2011 at 8:35am

I think that's the difference. If you have a good relationship with your son AND his girlfriend it's entirely different. You would work it out so that it's fair and your SR is happy. It just sounds like this family needs to have their own time with the SR, and then go home. I can't imagine that situation but I know it happens.

Comment by Pam T 09/213 on May 30, 2011 at 8:34am

lala.. I sent a friend request!  Definately looking forward to ribbin info. they are beautiful!!  Jessica, GOD Bless You hun for having to deal with all this at such a young age.. but I guess the more you get it out now the less we can all hope for once the two of you are married!  It's a HOPE for sure! I've been  married 21 yrs.  My in laws are the best anyone could have.  My parents (I'm a preachers kid also!) especially my mom, think my husband and in laws are 'lower class citizens' being 'below them'... yet my 3 brothers adore my husband! Go figure!  I'm just glad my SR is MY DAUGHTER... and there are only a few seats and not enough to invite the grandparents to! HA! In fact, we are only using 3 of our 4 seats....you can let the loudest griper sit by us and we can help 'baby sit' them !  haha : )

Comment by ConnieC on May 30, 2011 at 8:31am

Good morning all you Mudder's, Craig and Angie :)
You all have been busy on these boards, so I am catching up. Jessica I am a Momma to a 22 yr old Man and I would expect him to either write or somehow tell me how his liberty is going to go, not his g/f. Personally if she told me how it was going down I would eat her up and spit her out, just kidding. But I would expect my Son to tell me. But I have a decent relationship with him so he would let us know.

Comment by mominva on May 30, 2011 at 8:28am

Thanks Diannep~ just figured it out!

Comment by diannep on May 30, 2011 at 8:27am

mominva:  Click on Lala's icon, and leave a comment on her page or send her a message.  It is not to late to order ribbons from her!

Comment by mominva on May 30, 2011 at 8:26am

JessicaB ~ I don't envy your situation. I think the only way out is to share time. Your bf's mom should get a little, then dad, then you get the rest. It's a tough one. I can't imagine having that much drama within the family. I must say though that you sound so sweet, to care first and foremost about your bf. You are going to be good for him! I hope it all works out, it would be a terrible day to have even one bad feeling! Good luck.

Comment by diannep on May 30, 2011 at 8:26am

My son said when he was at bc, they told them, "If you see your shipmate starting to fall, don't be an a--hole, CATCH HIM/HER!" 

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