Tiramisu- so true! Happy tears are true...neither my husband nor I, nor his sisters can stop touching him, smiling at him etc. We are so blessed to have him with us for OHARP until school begins back in RI. Needless to say, I am cooking and baking to beat the band! He cleaned out his closet to donate a mountain of clothes! Bigger shoulders and smaller waist; I guess it is to be expected! PeggyW, I just wrote a long list of info for graduation on the group "OCS Graduation", take a look. Congrats to all new Ensigns and their LO's!!
Yup during my last call my LO said she would be shopping for a new wardrobe. They also have a completely new sensibility about what is acceptable and what is not. My LO says she notices pilling and lint on other people's clothing. I think she wants to run over and say something to them, but has the good sense to restrain herself. LOL
Make sure you send plenty of phone cards. Someone said that it eats up about 30 minutes of "phone time" just getting the call through. Target had 600minute phone cards for $20 a while back. Like dmaire said, they are really good about sharing their cards so those minutes are eaten up in a hurry.
A couple of you have already seen these. I hope this inspires you moms and wives and maybe gives you a smile...because this day will be here very soon for you all. Here's some of my photos taken last week:
On Sunday morning, I watched as my son and another new Ensign buddy were talking with some anxious soon-to-be Indocs at our hotel. They answered some basic questions (ie: "what do we do with our cell phones?" etc.). It was sort of a "before and after" scene. The confidence our son and his buddy had was impressive and heartwarming. I think he's at least a couple of inches taller....literally and figuratively. :-)
Voilet- I know he is constantly calling out "contraband!"! and taking out those little scissors to trim every little thread is hilarious! Tiramisu- yup only a few from NC !!
Hi all! We just got an email from our son regarding the sweatshirts/T-shirts that each class designs for their group. It sure makes it feel more like we are coming down to the finish line. Getting very excited about Graduation!
@NCMOM - LOL is that his nickname "Contraband"? They all get these really crazy nicknames. My LO is Short Stock. (she's 4'10") but she can't figure out why people call her that.
Thanks for sharing - we will be experiencing this in about 5 weeks! So looking forward to it. I cried a lot when he left - tried not to but just could not hold back the tears... I know when I get there I will forget all of that and be so proud!
@NavyMom, is your son in 10-11? those shirts are awesome. They did a good job with the design. We aren't in 10-11, but I'd like to have one of them. lol
hi zaksgranma...my son designed the shirt!!! i can't wait to actually see what they look like...he won't tell me which shirts he ordered for us; he says they are a surprise!
You're welcome, NavyMom. My son told me the professional ones he ordered will be much better, but I think these are okay too. Evidently, the professional photographers do a real sales pitch to get them to buy a big photo package...they reminded him that Mother's Day is coming up, etc. ha
Hip Hip Horray for Zak! I know that feeling. It seemed like after my son passed RLP everything else was down hill. He seemed a little more at ease after that when we heard from him. The only concern after that is that he might get an injury that would delay him. He actually started out with some physical challenges right from the beginning because he got a nasty stomach virus 4 days before he left. I had to take him to the emergency room for dehydration and then when he got to OCS he immediately got a sinus infection and was on antibiotics for the first couple of weeks. He stayed the course despite all of that and passed RLP too! What can I say "I'm a very proud NavyMom" He obviously has great determination but... I know that prayer had a lot to do with it too!
Hi Beth - just wanted to say what awesome talent your son has! I know that all the guys in 10-11 are very proud of those shirts. I shared Zaksgranma comments on wanting one of those shirts with my son and our 10-11 facegroup. Everyone was so excited to hear that comment. Thanks for the encouragement Zaksgranma!
Hi all, my son is in 09-11 and next week we get to travel to Newport to see him graduate. I am so proud, he is the only one to get the "snowflake" award or honor grad in his class. I have read some of your posts and it is hard to realize we were there not long ago. Hang in there, it gets easier. RLP is a big hurdle.
Have a great trip Judy! It is terrific to hear your words of support as it seems like yesterday when we met and you were full of questions. Hope you have great weather and a safe travel. Can't wait to see you when you get back, of course we want to see the pictures.
Hi Judy M, Congratulations to you and all of the soon to be Ensigns!! We are still looking at pictures from three weeks ago and smiling!! Have a wonderful time and take extra memory sticks for the camera!!
KC9881, they are really busy about this time. I would suggest, if you have not, join the facebook group page for your class. It is Navy OCS Class 10-11 Friends and Family (20 FEB 2011).
I have found so much info and support on the 09-11 page. Many times other Moms, wives, or family members have heard from their LOs and post what is going on.
Tiramisu- All I can say is WOW!!! I LOVED all of your graduation pics!! I actually teared up looking at them- does this mean I will be a total mess when my son graduates in June? Probably! Your son looks so handsome and you have a beautiful family- congratulations to all of you!!
Thanks so much for sharing your feedback, Peggy. I did tear up looking at other people photos too. I really thought I'd be a total wreck that day, but I wasn't---it was all happy...no tears. And this is coming from a mom who had a huge lump in her throat when he was inducted into National Honor Society in high school! haa
NCmom
Apr 6, 2011
NCmom
Apr 6, 2011
violet
Yup during my last call my LO said she would be shopping for a new wardrobe. They also have a completely new sensibility about what is acceptable and what is not. My LO says she notices pilling and lint on other people's clothing. I think she wants to run over and say something to them, but has the good sense to restrain herself. LOL
Apr 6, 2011
Tiramisu
Apr 6, 2011
zaksgranma(OCS)
Our 11-11 group has their RLP tomorrow. Everyone say an extra prayer for all of them tonight, please.
Apr 6, 2011
zaksgranma(OCS)
Make sure you send plenty of phone cards. Someone said that it eats up about 30 minutes of "phone time" just getting the call through. Target had 600minute phone cards for $20 a while back. Like dmaire said, they are really good about sharing their cards so those minutes are eaten up in a hurry.
Apr 6, 2011
violet
Apr 6, 2011
angie79
Apr 6, 2011
violet
Apr 6, 2011
Wolfpackmom
Apr 7, 2011
Tiramisu
A couple of you have already seen these. I hope this inspires you moms and wives and maybe gives you a smile...because this day will be here very soon for you all. Here's some of my photos taken last week:
OCS Photos
Apr 7, 2011
angie79
Apr 7, 2011
zaksgranma(OCS)
Apr 7, 2011
Tiramisu
Apr 7, 2011
NCmom
Apr 7, 2011
NavyMom
Apr 7, 2011
violet
Apr 7, 2011
NavyMom
Hi Tiramisue!
Thanks for sharing - we will be experiencing this in about 5 weeks! So looking forward to it. I cried a lot when he left - tried not to but just could not hold back the tears... I know when I get there I will forget all of that and be so proud!
Apr 7, 2011
zaksgranma(OCS)
Apr 7, 2011
NavyMom
Hi Zaksgranma! Yes my son is in the 10-11 class. We just ordered our sweatshirts - so looking forward to wearing them like a very proud Navy Mom.
Apr 7, 2011
Beth
Apr 7, 2011
NCmom
Apr 8, 2011
NavyMom
Apr 9, 2011
Tiramisu
You're welcome, NavyMom. My son told me the professional ones he ordered will be much better, but I think these are okay too. Evidently, the professional photographers do a real sales pitch to get them to buy a big photo package...they reminded him that Mother's Day is coming up, etc. ha
Apr 9, 2011
zaksgranma(OCS)
Zak passed RLP Thursday!!!! The sun is shining all over my world today!!!
Apr 9, 2011
NCmom
Apr 9, 2011
NavyMom
Apr 10, 2011
NavyMom
Apr 10, 2011
Beth
Apr 11, 2011
NavyMom
Apr 11, 2011
Beth
Apr 11, 2011
JDHerman
Apr 11, 2011
JudyM
Apr 11, 2011
LZ27
Apr 11, 2011
JudyM
Apr 11, 2011
LZ27
Apr 11, 2011
JudyM
Apr 11, 2011
NavyMom
Give us a report when you get back LZ27! We want to see pics and all the details!
Apr 11, 2011
zaksgranma(OCS)
Class 11-11 is doing rope course exercises today. Someone was able to post some pictures on Facebook. Reminds me of Summer Camp!
Apr 12, 2011
JudyM
Apr 18, 2011
NavyMom
Apr 18, 2011
JudyM
Apr 18, 2011
NCmom
Apr 18, 2011
JudyM
KC9881, they are really busy about this time. I would suggest, if you have not, join the facebook group page for your class. It is Navy OCS Class 10-11 Friends and Family (20 FEB 2011).
I have found so much info and support on the 09-11 page. Many times other Moms, wives, or family members have heard from their LOs and post what is going on.
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Apr 18, 2011
JudyM
Thanks, NCmom. We have cameras ready. We are just anxious to see our guy.
Apr 18, 2011
NCmom
Apr 18, 2011
SaraBlueBerry
Apr 18, 2011
kab
Apr 19, 2011
PeggyW
Apr 21, 2011
Tiramisu
Thanks so much for sharing your feedback, Peggy. I did tear up looking at other people photos too. I really thought I'd be a total wreck that day, but I wasn't---it was all happy...no tears. And this is coming from a mom who had a huge lump in her throat when he was inducted into National Honor Society in high school! haa
Congratulations tomorrow to the newst Ensigns!!
Apr 21, 2011