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Comment by jmazzsmom on February 26, 2011 at 10:45am

seeing my Sailor today............ taking my mom (gramma) up for a visit and out to dinner..okay laptop, some dvd's mail etc too but think he is excieted to see us too. can't wait to see him and meet couple of his new friends.this is a whole new relationship for us with him being away..he's grown up more in last couple months then the past few years..lol think its the maturing...(sorry for spelling).. later love to all

Comment by Life is Peachy on February 26, 2011 at 8:56am

 

Himmie = There is nothing wrong with that.  Our boys don't quite get that mom needs to hear from them.  I do the same thing, I send little texts and stuff.  I sent a text yesterday saying "Patiently waiting to hear how you did on that test last night.  Hope you had a great day."  He actually called me after he received that.  I was shocked, because my son is huge into texting.  So he called and we talked for over 20 minutes and he said "ok I'll talk to you this weekend."  So I think the new freedom wears off quick, and even though they enjoy not being parented, deep down inside they do miss it (and miss home)!  So just keep going with your gut and don't feel bad about it!

 

Comment by angies on February 25, 2011 at 11:25pm

My daughter and I have a funny thing. I think it's funny anyway. She started it on FB... just typing "Mom" or "Mother" and a heart, so I started typing "Bean" (my nickname for her) or "daughter" and we know we are thinking of each other.

Comment by himmiemom on February 25, 2011 at 10:18pm

I ended up sending him a private message on fb this morning.  He never checks his emails but is always checking fb.  I told him it would be nice if he communicated a little now that the weekend was upon us.  I told him I was glad he was enjoying his newly found freedom and catching up with friends, but I also reminded him that we were his support system while he was in boot camp and now that he is out doesn't mean that we aren't important to keep contact with.  I got a message back saying "Good Morning" I have a day off today so I will be able to communicate.  He is watching movies and playing games.  I don't want him to think I am stalking him but I have seen him on chat on fb and I have had to hold myself back and just leave it alone.  I will give him his space and will be here for him when he is ready.

Comment by William in Nashua on February 25, 2011 at 4:19pm

I got a text message from my son who is at Goose Creek had not heard from him for a while.  Everything is fine, the barracks are concrete and do not make good cell phone connections so making calls is no good.  Text messages only work sometimes.  During the work day they are not allowed to carry their cell phones at all.   Hope to get some email over the weekend since he bought a new laptop at the NEX.   The food is good there he said they have teriyaki Lol.

 

It is a lot more relaxing for him & his family.  He is a Sailor now and is there doing what he joined the Navy for which is great.

 

Comment by NF Mom on February 25, 2011 at 1:41pm

Well Said: ".I just have to keep thinking...they don't need me as much because I did a GREAT job at raising them and they are self sufficient and have learned how to be a strong person.... Ugh it sounds so much better than it feels :)"

Comment by Ellen S. on February 25, 2011 at 11:37am

One of the reasons I was glad when Kim chose the Navy (besides the fact that it runs in our family) is that there is a degree of "parental" overview still.  She is free to make decisions but she will still be relatively safe and protected especially while she is in 'A' school. 

Comment by mamawalrus on February 25, 2011 at 1:49am

Agree on that.. my grandson is 2 and calls me tonight.. Hi Gran-ma,, I eat Freff Fries.. it came out like that, hahahahahahahah  Truly a blessing!

Comment by grandmac on February 25, 2011 at 1:34am

Grandchildren are the most wonderful gift in the world!!   Enjoy every moment with them - and instill in them your values!

Comment by mdubtxmom(Ship 09 Div 069) on February 25, 2011 at 1:24am

LOL Mamawalrus--There should be a book "What to expect when your baby is a grownup"!  Personally I liked it better when they still had to do EVERYTHING just because I said so!  We do get a nice perk though in the form of Grandchildren.  My daughter delivered our first grandchild back in November and being a Grandparent is amazing. 

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