Tulip - I understand your apprehension with your son driving by himself. I felt the same way about myself driving to GC for graduation a couple of weeks ago. Stopping often and even taking a few minutes to take in some interesting sites along the way, to break up the monotony, and when you think you aren't able to stay awake, pull over and take a short nap all helped. Prayers for him and for you - Hugs!!
JDubya'sMom - glad you are prepared for either scenario and hope which ever it is works for you. My son did ask for me to send more of his white underwear to him, just so he had more whites for his laundry. But they are in dress whites until around Oct. so definitely needed. - I will leave the joking to you though. (And there aren't any stupid questions asked here, so ask away!)
Wink5 and Mona - they all attended the Captain's Mast - because underage drinking is a big deal. And it is an example especially to the new sailors. They actually have a challenge at NNPTC, I don't recall how many days it is, about 50, if they can go that long without someone disobeying that allegation, they will have a day off - I believe is what my son has told me, and that one of his commander's said that has only happened once or come close in his entire time at NNPTC.
This is a sad situation and I won't share all I know, but I did talk to my son about it, and it is a good reminder for all of our sailors, especially those under drinking age, to set their boundaries. My thoughts and prayers are with those families affected.
This is an old posting but when I was looking up on Google - Captain's Mast, after my son experienced his first public one, shortly after arriving at GC last fall, it was the link I found.
I also just did a search on this site and it has been posted several years back as well as in our group discussions. I would like to see an updated version and find out if anything has changed or not. But I thought this would be helpful to some of the newer members.
Do you ever wonder how much impact this site has on each others' lives? Last night I had a dream that I was in the Navy and was panicking because I couldn't find an iron to press my dress uniforms. Since my hands are always cold the "iron with your hands" trick wouldn't work. Yep, y'all (and your sailors) are on my mind 24/7 apparently. Haha
PacNWmom - lol that's funny that you had a dream about that. My son said the key is you have to "blow on your hands and rub them together really fast" to warm them up. But I'm with you, I always have cold hands so I don't think it would work for me either. And you know what they say, cold hands, warm heart <3
Buzzbeck - hope you had (or are having) a nice visit with your aunt & uncle & family. Happy 90th Birthday to her! I'll bet she has some stories to tell ;-D
Good afternoon all, my son just arrived at GC to start school. My question is after choosing a aircraft carrier home base, what is the "usual deployment" schedule?
pandalvr, when the carriers go out for deployment it's generally 6-8 months but can be extended or shortened due to "needs of the Navy". Is that what you were asking? When they are not deployed and not in the ship yard they go out for frequent "underways" which can last a couple days to a couple weeks. The carriers are on a rotating deployment schedule but this can be changed based on the schedule or mission of another carrier. Nothing is cut and dry. Let me know if that's not what you're asking.
Hi pandalvr - glad to see your son is at GC now. Were you able to go to PIR?
I think JayDee pretty much answered your question - but keep in mind it will probably be at least another 18 months before your son finishes up the nuke pipeline and heads to his first duty station!
Hello :) Any other Nuke Moms with sons/daughters in the STA-21 program? My son is an ETN (USS Alabama), just finished NIS and will start at Purdue in June. He'll only be a car ride away from home for the next 3 yrs so I'm very happy/excited!
Welcome LauraG to the group! Her son is in the STA-21 program and I know we have a few others on here who also have sailor's in the STA-21 program - please chime in!
I will recommend you read the ***NEW MEMBERS*** section above but I'm sure you already know most of this since your son has been through the pipeline! Feel free to ask any questions you may have.
Hello, Mr. Mom here, I'm new to the group and to social media. My wife is halfway through her Boot camp experience right now and she's loving it. She's contracted in to be a nuke at GC.
My only question so far that I can't get a decent answer online has been if my wife will be able to live off base with us in the house that we purchased. If anybody has any clue, I would greatly appreciate some insight.
Welcome to our newest member ~ JosephD! Nice to see a husband on here ;-D Be sure to read the ***NEW MEMBERS*** info at the top of the page.
Everyone (single sailors) lives in the BEQ during A school and Power school and everyone has to move off base during Prototype. Married sailors are able to live off base during these schools and normally they live in the base housing. I'm not 100% but I would think she should be able to live in the house you have purchased and her BAH would apply. Keep in mind she will most likely be spending A LOT of time in the Rickover - all studying is done there - nothing is done outside of the building. And prototype can either be in Goose Creek or Ballston Spa, NY. But there is a good chance that with her being married with a family she might stay in GC for proto.
JDubya'sMom- Congratulation!!! Enjoy PIR if you are able to go. It's such an amazing experience. My son thought he was going to be held at GL's but after PIR he said his paperwork came through at the last minute and he went straight to GC.
Welcome to our new members! This site is such a wonderful support system and it's because of the amazing women and some men who are here. Everyone is intelligent and thoughtful therefore this site is always supportive and positive. On other sites there seems to be a lot of arguing and drama. I never find that here and for that I am so grateful. Having a child in the Navy is enough stress for me, I don't need anything else to add to it!! LOL! Anyway, I don't get to comment much but I read all the comments and feel connected to all the Mom's here.
Tulip- I'm thinking of you and your son as he takes that long trip. I'm sure all will go well!!
Regarding the Mast. It always makes me sad when I hear about these situations. The Navy does not play games and there is no room for explanations or excuses. The rules are the rules if you break them you pay the consequences. I just hate to see futures compromised due to an immature mistake. I wish them all the best and I hope that seeing what can happen reminds all our Sailors to stay focused and don't attempt to test the rules!!
NNLori, you're right the Navy doesn't mess around with the rules, they're pretty black and white.
Something to keep in mind, not only do the sailors need to follow the rules, they also have a duty to report. That means if they are aware of a situation they have the responsibility to report it to their superior. By not doing so they can find themselves facing discipline for not disclosing.
From what I hear from our sailor at GC, rules ARE black and white, but masting also looks at a sailor's attitude toward what he or she might have done. The person may be asked for a reaction to the accusation. If they're defiant or denying, the consequences are worse than if the infraction is acknowledged and discipline accepted--respectfully. These young people are being trained to handle the most sensitive equipment in the most sensitive situations. They'd better toe the line!
JayDee659 - YES, duty to report!! Wow, that is a tough one because that is another whole can of worms. These guys and gals are family for each other while they are away from home. They share everything together, the stress and the laughter. I can't imagine how hard it would be to turn in friends and fellow Sailors! I'm sure those reported on would feel betrayed. But if you don't your breaking the rules yourself. It's just an impossible position to be in. It just goes to show that it's best to just follow the rules and then you won't be placed in that situation and be careful with whom you associate. If someone else breaks the rules and you are there then you are involved!!! Just another thing for a Mom to worry about. As if we don't have enough! LOL!!
NNLori, yes it can be tough. When my Nuke was in ROTC in high school there was a situation that had to be reported. The worst part is that it was my Nuke's ex. There were enough kids that came forward that the school even opened an investigation. It was a bad situation and it took guts to report it but my Nuke feels that it was the right thing to do, and is correct. Of course, the ex's mom never spoke to me again. Hey, her kid shouldn't have been doing what they were doing.
JayDee659- Oh wow!! What a difficult situation to be put in for your Sailor, but they know the rules when they do it. It's not a surprise. I guess some feel that the relationships they have will protect their bad behavior but self preservation is strong. It isn't worth risking your career and that is how they need to think. DannysDad is right. You do something out of line better do it alone with no witnesses! You are taking a chance breaking the rules. It's just not worth it!!
JayDee mentioned "duty" and my son explained it to me as "failure to report". If you see someone doing an infraction, and you fail to report it, you are just as guilty - is my understanding. My son spent almost a month INDOC when he first got to GC and maybe had an opportunity to hear a lot more of the stories and reasons why they are so strict, and expect unfaltering honesty - it is directly related to their responsibilities on the ship and the nuclear reactor. It is a hard situation for them. No one likes to be the one that has to rat on someone else and possibly place a "mark" on them for life, or greatly affect their options. Even if the other person made wrong choices, and must pay the consequences, our young people may still struggle with the decisions to report or not report.
Most importantly, I find it is helpful for me to know what is going on, so that I can carry on a better dialog with my sailor. I have become more supportive of understanding why mine may stick closer to site and not venture out with others. He doesn't want to potentially put himself in a compromising position, especially since he is also under drinking age. (Which my husband had a totally different story being in the Army in the 80's - if they were 18, enlisted, and expected to shoot a gun, they were allowed to drink on Base and expected to take care of their buddies if they got intoxicated. - So, these newer rules were a surprise to him.)
And while the fault may seem like it lies with the shipmate who made a wrong choice, that isn't how the Navy sees it and our sailors are being trained as such to report improper behavior.
There are a lot of challenges for both our sailors and us as loved ones and I am glad I can find encouragement here, and I also find out things that I might not have been aware of so, I can more specifically pray for my sailor, or direct my conversations with my sailor.
I also talked with my sailor regarding the recent mast - it opened up a whole conversation on consequences of your actions, honesty and respecting the rules. I come away from that conversation with a good feeling - I think my sailor has his priorities straight :) I've noticed the tone of our talks has changed since he left for BC (was it only last AUGUST??!! It seems so much longer!) Instead of me being the main one talking and telling him this or that, or you should do this and don't do that, we now have adult conversations and suddenly HE'S doing most of the talking!! I'm getting a little weepy just writing about it, my baby is not my baby anymore he's a grown man....
BigSky21 - it is an interesting journey to experience our children going from childhood to adulthood, and I honestly relish the conversations that I have with my children as adults (or still one almost). On the other hand, they often tell me now that they can express themselves more, of areas where they feel I misjudged a situation. The benefit I have from that, is it helps with the younger ones, but I also gain an insight into my life that very few others could help me see that about myself. It is refreshing, even if it makes us "weep" a little for our babies. - Glad you had a good conversation!!
BigSky21 - and others - Interestingly enough, while I was writing here my eldest daughter (27) forwarded me something that was in her inbox from Paul Angone - 7 Best Ways to Support Your Grown-up Child. There is no easy way to paste that here, but this is his website http://allgroanup.com/
I just found it coincidental! - She says he usually writes for twentysomethings and she likes his common sense advice and wanted to share with my husband and I.
Welcome to our newest members - be sure to introduce yourselves and share where you are at on this Navy journey. My son is in GC and currently on T-track (graduated A school 4/6/18) - I will be posting about T-track as soon as he is able to proof my comments.
Congratulations to all of our sailors in GC who are graduating this week and to all of our New sailors in GL who have PIR Friday. If you are on BC Moms I bumped my discussion on flying out of GL after PIR in that discussion forum. Hopefully it is visible for a few days there.
Chipmunk - Thanks for sharing the article - I'm passing it along to my boys & their GF's.
My mom's new community where she lives is having a HUGE garage sale on Saturday. Keeping our fingers crossed we can get rid of a lot of stuff! We still don't have everything out of the old house - well we have stuff out of the house but still are working on the garage & sheds lol! The RE agent is going to put it on the market hopefully by tomorrow so fingers crossed it sells quickly. (Then we'll be forced to empty the garage!)
Welcome to the newest members. My son just graduated A school 4/20/18 and will be starting Power School later this year. Not sure of the date, but he is T Track until that starts.
Hi all! As you may know, I am mostly a lurker but I just want you all to know that I read and look at everything. Thanks for giving the gift of yourselves and your experiences to this wonderful family. This has been my life in the past year: new grandson (number 3) from Nuke son and fabulous DIL; Nuke now in GC for shore duty after multiple years on sub - he just passed 8 years of service and will probably be a lifer; daughter accepted to seminary and will be a priest in 3.5 years; youngest - our prodigal child- has returned to the fold; next week marks one year since Mr. B has passed. While we are all grieving, we remember him for the multitude of hilarious memories he has given us, as well as the benefit of his kind and caring nature. The newest grand baby bears his name and my hope is that he becomes the kind of man that his Pops was. Love to you all.
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
NancyJo - I sure thought it was different seeing them in green uniforms - I really liked the blue better!
Apr 20, 2018
Buzzbeck
Got my RED on! On a flight to see my aging aunt and uncle in FL.
Wink 5: , when our sailor was in BC, there was a big mast. Overaged drinking. It was an eye opener for our guy.
Regarding missing sailors, the first day is the worst. It gets better. My army mom friend says the same thing.
Whitey tidies with red stripes, I say do it!
Apr 20, 2018
Chipmunk
Tulip - I understand your apprehension with your son driving by himself. I felt the same way about myself driving to GC for graduation a couple of weeks ago. Stopping often and even taking a few minutes to take in some interesting sites along the way, to break up the monotony, and when you think you aren't able to stay awake, pull over and take a short nap all helped. Prayers for him and for you - Hugs!!
JDubya'sMom - glad you are prepared for either scenario and hope which ever it is works for you. My son did ask for me to send more of his white underwear to him, just so he had more whites for his laundry. But they are in dress whites until around Oct. so definitely needed. - I will leave the joking to you though. (And there aren't any stupid questions asked here, so ask away!)
Wink5 and Mona - they all attended the Captain's Mast - because underage drinking is a big deal. And it is an example especially to the new sailors. They actually have a challenge at NNPTC, I don't recall how many days it is, about 50, if they can go that long without someone disobeying that allegation, they will have a day off - I believe is what my son has told me, and that one of his commander's said that has only happened once or come close in his entire time at NNPTC.
This is a sad situation and I won't share all I know, but I did talk to my son about it, and it is a good reminder for all of our sailors, especially those under drinking age, to set their boundaries. My thoughts and prayers are with those families affected.
Apr 20, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Apr 20, 2018
Buzzbeck
Got my RED on! On a flight to FL to visit my elderly aunt and uncle, she turns 90 Sunday. My parents, sisters and cousins will be there.
Wink 5: , when our sailor was in BC, there was a big mast. Underaged drinking.
Regarding missing our sailors, the first day is the worst. By day 3 I am back to normal. My army mom friend says the same thing.
Whitey tidies with red stripes, I say do it!
Apr 20, 2018
Chipmunk
Buzzbeck - Hope your flight went well and you have an enjoyable time with your aunt and uncle - Happy 90th birthday wishes to her!!
Danny'sDad - thanks for sharing the vide.
B'sNuke - I like the blue camo's better too, but my sons reminded me that sometimes it can camouflage too well, so I relented.
Apr 20, 2018
Chipmunk
This is an old posting but when I was looking up on Google - Captain's Mast, after my son experienced his first public one, shortly after arriving at GC last fall, it was the link I found.
http://navyformoms.com/forum/topics/captains-mast-or-njp
I also just did a search on this site and it has been posted several years back as well as in our group discussions. I would like to see an updated version and find out if anything has changed or not. But I thought this would be helpful to some of the newer members.
My son had also shared some comments on Masting and Phasing Up in the discussion Nuke A school daily schedule - sailor's perspective
Apr 20, 2018
PacNWmom
Do you ever wonder how much impact this site has on each others' lives? Last night I had a dream that I was in the Navy and was panicking because I couldn't find an iron to press my dress uniforms. Since my hands are always cold the "iron with your hands" trick wouldn't work. Yep, y'all (and your sailors) are on my mind 24/7 apparently. Haha
Apr 21, 2018
Kbpoohbear
Apr 21, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Hi all - Happy Monday!
PacNWmom - lol that's funny that you had a dream about that. My son said the key is you have to "blow on your hands and rub them together really fast" to warm them up. But I'm with you, I always have cold hands so I don't think it would work for me either. And you know what they say, cold hands, warm heart <3
Buzzbeck - hope you had (or are having) a nice visit with your aunt & uncle & family. Happy 90th Birthday to her! I'll bet she has some stories to tell ;-D
Apr 23, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Welcome to our newest members ~ grandma and Heather!
Be sure to read the ***NEW MEMBERS*** information up above and of course, feel free to ask any questions yo may have.
Apr 23, 2018
CSW
Apr 23, 2018
pandalvr
Good afternoon all, my son just arrived at GC to start school. My question is after choosing a aircraft carrier home base, what is the "usual deployment" schedule?
Apr 23, 2018
JayDee659
pandalvr, when the carriers go out for deployment it's generally 6-8 months but can be extended or shortened due to "needs of the Navy". Is that what you were asking? When they are not deployed and not in the ship yard they go out for frequent "underways" which can last a couple days to a couple weeks. The carriers are on a rotating deployment schedule but this can be changed based on the schedule or mission of another carrier. Nothing is cut and dry. Let me know if that's not what you're asking.
Apr 23, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Hi pandalvr - glad to see your son is at GC now. Were you able to go to PIR?
I think JayDee pretty much answered your question - but keep in mind it will probably be at least another 18 months before your son finishes up the nuke pipeline and heads to his first duty station!
Now the real fun begins!
Apr 23, 2018
Laura G
Hello :) Any other Nuke Moms with sons/daughters in the STA-21 program? My son is an ETN (USS Alabama), just finished NIS and will start at Purdue in June. He'll only be a car ride away from home for the next 3 yrs so I'm very happy/excited!
Apr 23, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Welcome LauraG to the group! Her son is in the STA-21 program and I know we have a few others on here who also have sailor's in the STA-21 program - please chime in!
I will recommend you read the ***NEW MEMBERS*** section above but I'm sure you already know most of this since your son has been through the pipeline! Feel free to ask any questions you may have.
Apr 23, 2018
JosephD
My only question so far that I can't get a decent answer online has been if my wife will be able to live off base with us in the house that we purchased. If anybody has any clue, I would greatly appreciate some insight.
Thank you
Apr 23, 2018
pandalvr
Yes that is what i was asking
Apr 23, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Welcome to our newest member ~ JosephD! Nice to see a husband on here ;-D Be sure to read the ***NEW MEMBERS*** info at the top of the page.
Everyone (single sailors) lives in the BEQ during A school and Power school and everyone has to move off base during Prototype. Married sailors are able to live off base during these schools and normally they live in the base housing. I'm not 100% but I would think she should be able to live in the house you have purchased and her BAH would apply. Keep in mind she will most likely be spending A LOT of time in the Rickover - all studying is done there - nothing is done outside of the building. And prototype can either be in Goose Creek or Ballston Spa, NY. But there is a good chance that with her being married with a family she might stay in GC for proto.
Apr 23, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Hi all - Happy Tuesday!
Apr 24, 2018
JDubya'sM❤️M
This proud mom has a sailor!
Apr 24, 2018
CSW
Congrats!
Apr 24, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Congrats JDubya'sMom! Now PIR on Friday ~ whoohoo!!
Apr 24, 2018
JayDee659
Congratulations !
Apr 24, 2018
Chipmunk
Welcome Aboard to all the new members!
Congratulations to all the new sailors in GL and to those graduating this Friday in GC.
Apr 24, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
PattiP - any word on the DD214?
Apr 24, 2018
Buzzbeck
Congratulations!
Apr 25, 2018
NNLori
JDubya'sMom- Congratulation!!! Enjoy PIR if you are able to go. It's such an amazing experience. My son thought he was going to be held at GL's but after PIR he said his paperwork came through at the last minute and he went straight to GC.
Welcome to our new members! This site is such a wonderful support system and it's because of the amazing women and some men who are here. Everyone is intelligent and thoughtful therefore this site is always supportive and positive. On other sites there seems to be a lot of arguing and drama. I never find that here and for that I am so grateful. Having a child in the Navy is enough stress for me, I don't need anything else to add to it!! LOL! Anyway, I don't get to comment much but I read all the comments and feel connected to all the Mom's here.
Tulip- I'm thinking of you and your son as he takes that long trip. I'm sure all will go well!!
Regarding the Mast. It always makes me sad when I hear about these situations. The Navy does not play games and there is no room for explanations or excuses. The rules are the rules if you break them you pay the consequences. I just hate to see futures compromised due to an immature mistake. I wish them all the best and I hope that seeing what can happen reminds all our Sailors to stay focused and don't attempt to test the rules!!
Apr 25, 2018
JayDee659
NNLori, you're right the Navy doesn't mess around with the rules, they're pretty black and white.
Something to keep in mind, not only do the sailors need to follow the rules, they also have a duty to report. That means if they are aware of a situation they have the responsibility to report it to their superior. By not doing so they can find themselves facing discipline for not disclosing.
Apr 25, 2018
SailorsLIMom
From what I hear from our sailor at GC, rules ARE black and white, but masting also looks at a sailor's attitude toward what he or she might have done. The person may be asked for a reaction to the accusation. If they're defiant or denying, the consequences are worse than if the infraction is acknowledged and discipline accepted--respectfully. These young people are being trained to handle the most sensitive equipment in the most sensitive situations. They'd better toe the line!
Apr 25, 2018
NNLori
JayDee659 - YES, duty to report!! Wow, that is a tough one because that is another whole can of worms. These guys and gals are family for each other while they are away from home. They share everything together, the stress and the laughter. I can't imagine how hard it would be to turn in friends and fellow Sailors! I'm sure those reported on would feel betrayed. But if you don't your breaking the rules yourself. It's just an impossible position to be in. It just goes to show that it's best to just follow the rules and then you won't be placed in that situation and be careful with whom you associate. If someone else breaks the rules and you are there then you are involved!!! Just another thing for a Mom to worry about. As if we don't have enough! LOL!!
Apr 25, 2018
JayDee659
NNLori, yes it can be tough. When my Nuke was in ROTC in high school there was a situation that had to be reported. The worst part is that it was my Nuke's ex. There were enough kids that came forward that the school even opened an investigation. It was a bad situation and it took guts to report it but my Nuke feels that it was the right thing to do, and is correct. Of course, the ex's mom never spoke to me again. Hey, her kid shouldn't have been doing what they were doing.
Apr 25, 2018
DannysDad
A) The fault lies with the person(s) who put their shipmates in a position to have to report the infraction.
B) My kids never seem to have a problem telling on each other.
Apr 25, 2018
SailorsLIMom
Love B) in your comment! Isn't that strange, how they don't mind doing that? ;))
Apr 25, 2018
NNLori
JayDee659- Oh wow!! What a difficult situation to be put in for your Sailor, but they know the rules when they do it. It's not a surprise. I guess some feel that the relationships they have will protect their bad behavior but self preservation is strong. It isn't worth risking your career and that is how they need to think. DannysDad is right. You do something out of line better do it alone with no witnesses! You are taking a chance breaking the rules. It's just not worth it!!
DannysDad - (B)- That's funny!
Apr 25, 2018
Chipmunk
JayDee mentioned "duty" and my son explained it to me as "failure to report". If you see someone doing an infraction, and you fail to report it, you are just as guilty - is my understanding. My son spent almost a month INDOC when he first got to GC and maybe had an opportunity to hear a lot more of the stories and reasons why they are so strict, and expect unfaltering honesty - it is directly related to their responsibilities on the ship and the nuclear reactor. It is a hard situation for them. No one likes to be the one that has to rat on someone else and possibly place a "mark" on them for life, or greatly affect their options. Even if the other person made wrong choices, and must pay the consequences, our young people may still struggle with the decisions to report or not report.
Most importantly, I find it is helpful for me to know what is going on, so that I can carry on a better dialog with my sailor. I have become more supportive of understanding why mine may stick closer to site and not venture out with others. He doesn't want to potentially put himself in a compromising position, especially since he is also under drinking age. (Which my husband had a totally different story being in the Army in the 80's - if they were 18, enlisted, and expected to shoot a gun, they were allowed to drink on Base and expected to take care of their buddies if they got intoxicated. - So, these newer rules were a surprise to him.)
And while the fault may seem like it lies with the shipmate who made a wrong choice, that isn't how the Navy sees it and our sailors are being trained as such to report improper behavior.
There are a lot of challenges for both our sailors and us as loved ones and I am glad I can find encouragement here, and I also find out things that I might not have been aware of so, I can more specifically pray for my sailor, or direct my conversations with my sailor.
Apr 25, 2018
bigsky21
I also talked with my sailor regarding the recent mast - it opened up a whole conversation on consequences of your actions, honesty and respecting the rules. I come away from that conversation with a good feeling - I think my sailor has his priorities straight :) I've noticed the tone of our talks has changed since he left for BC (was it only last AUGUST??!! It seems so much longer!) Instead of me being the main one talking and telling him this or that, or you should do this and don't do that, we now have adult conversations and suddenly HE'S doing most of the talking!! I'm getting a little weepy just writing about it, my baby is not my baby anymore he's a grown man....
Apr 25, 2018
Chipmunk
BigSky21 - it is an interesting journey to experience our children going from childhood to adulthood, and I honestly relish the conversations that I have with my children as adults (or still one almost). On the other hand, they often tell me now that they can express themselves more, of areas where they feel I misjudged a situation. The benefit I have from that, is it helps with the younger ones, but I also gain an insight into my life that very few others could help me see that about myself. It is refreshing, even if it makes us "weep" a little for our babies. - Glad you had a good conversation!!
Apr 25, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Hi all - Happy Wednesday!
Apr 25, 2018
Chipmunk
BigSky21 - and others - Interestingly enough, while I was writing here my eldest daughter (27) forwarded me something that was in her inbox from Paul Angone - 7 Best Ways to Support Your Grown-up Child. There is no easy way to paste that here, but this is his website http://allgroanup.com/
I just found it coincidental! - She says he usually writes for twentysomethings and she likes his common sense advice and wanted to share with my husband and I.
Apr 25, 2018
Chipmunk
Welcome to our newest members - be sure to introduce yourselves and share where you are at on this Navy journey. My son is in GC and currently on T-track (graduated A school 4/6/18) - I will be posting about T-track as soon as he is able to proof my comments.
Congratulations to all of our sailors in GC who are graduating this week and to all of our New sailors in GL who have PIR Friday. If you are on BC Moms I bumped my discussion on flying out of GL after PIR in that discussion forum. Hopefully it is visible for a few days there.
Apr 26, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Hi all - Happy Almost Friday!
Chipmunk - Thanks for sharing the article - I'm passing it along to my boys & their GF's.
My mom's new community where she lives is having a HUGE garage sale on Saturday. Keeping our fingers crossed we can get rid of a lot of stuff! We still don't have everything out of the old house - well we have stuff out of the house but still are working on the garage & sheds lol! The RE agent is going to put it on the market hopefully by tomorrow so fingers crossed it sells quickly. (Then we'll be forced to empty the garage!)
Apr 26, 2018
soccermom19
Welcome to the newest members. My son just graduated A school 4/20/18 and will be starting Power School later this year. Not sure of the date, but he is T Track until that starts.
Apr 26, 2018
soccermom19
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN - good luck with the garage sale!!
Apr 26, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Apr 26, 2018
DannysDad
(Speed of light)^2
Apr 26, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Hey everyone - don't forget to wear your red tomorrow!
Apr 26, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Welcome to our newest member ~ Mrs Ginger!
Please be sure to read the ***NEW MEMBERS*** info up above and of course, feel free to ask any questions you may have!
Apr 26, 2018
NonnaB
Hi all! As you may know, I am mostly a lurker but I just want you all to know that I read and look at everything. Thanks for giving the gift of yourselves and your experiences to this wonderful family. This has been my life in the past year: new grandson (number 3) from Nuke son and fabulous DIL; Nuke now in GC for shore duty after multiple years on sub - he just passed 8 years of service and will probably be a lifer; daughter accepted to seminary and will be a priest in 3.5 years; youngest - our prodigal child- has returned to the fold; next week marks one year since Mr. B has passed. While we are all grieving, we remember him for the multitude of hilarious memories he has given us, as well as the benefit of his kind and caring nature. The newest grand baby bears his name and my hope is that he becomes the kind of man that his Pops was. Love to you all.
Apr 26, 2018