NUKE moms

Happy New Year!  My son went back to GC yesterday, and the "see you laters" are still difficult.  Lord willing, he will graduate from Power School in a couple of months, but it was hard to see him go - even though it's for a short time.  I don't know how y'all do it for long stints!!!

MomofJoseph - BNMHs!!  Phone calls and just thinking about my kids helps me. It also helps when I have an idea of what they are working on, or their schedule. 

Welcome to our newest member ~ Miakodo5876!

Please be sure to read the ***NEW MEMBERS*** info at the top of the page.  Lots of good info there.  Also take a look at the Pages (20) to the right under the member profiles - be sure to hit "view all".  And the discussion forum above has some good info too - be sure to read Chipmunks "Nuke A School Daily Schedule".  And of course, feel free to ask any questions you may have.

Hi everyone! 

Thank you for the warm welcome!  I wish I had found this group weeks ago! My son graduates PIR in 2 weeks and I just found out so much info in a day that I could have used LOL 

Miakoda5876 - better late than never!  Be sure to join the January PIR group - here's the link:

PIR JANUARY 2023

Miakodo5876 - We are glad you found us now! I posted a welcome on the BC Mom group page there as well. Be sure to ask any questions about PIR in that group. 

Went to Pinnacle Peak for a nice steak this weekend.  Been a long time since we've been "out".  It was yummy!  Hubby, youngest son and his fiance.  It was a beautiful day in sunny SoCal!

Pinnacle Peak! I haven’t heard of that place in ages!

3B'smom - our waitress told us that the chef has worked at this locations for 42 years!  As a kid we would go to the one in Garden Grove, CA.  Now there are only 2 left - Colton (which we went to) and San Dimas, CA.  She said there is one in AZ but it's no relation - just the same name.  I forgot how good a steak could be lol!

The only one I ever went to was in Santee, CA. Do they still cut men’s ties off?

3B'smom - yes!  There was a gentleman getting his tie cut off when we were there lol!  They had him stand up and sing a little song too before they cut it off.  I'm pretty sure he new it was going to happen but it was fun.  He was a grandpa and his little granddaughter thought it was so cute that they did that.

B'sNukeMom - That sounds like a wonderful dinner!! 

Hi, Miakoda5876!  Welcome!  So exciting that your Sailor's PIR is in two weeks!  We are so glad you are here.  The moms in this group (and the BC group) are so amazing!  :-)  

MomofJoseph - I just looked back a page or so and saw where you said your sailor was in the Pipeline. So, he still has a little bit to go still. I will say that time seemed long, but at least I knew he was still state side and not out on a ship somewhere. I also had a better idea of what his schedule was and when I could reach out and contact him. 

Once he went to the ship, that ability to know when and where he was, what time of the day he was driving, that was harder. I will say that even though it means he won't be coming home, now that he is married my DIL keeps me in touch much more than my son did. 

B'sNukeMom - I was going to say - I think you looked at the calendar wrong!!! LOL!! 

Question - For any of our old timers if they are still around. Have any of your Nukes that finished their enlistment, gone on to join the Navy Reserves?  The idea came up with talking to my DIL and I was curious if anyone else had experience with their sailor joining? THANKS!

This was taken at Christmas when my mom found out about baby Oliver ;-D

B'sNukMom - That is a wonderful picture!!

B'sNukMom - Nice pic! good to see generations together!

Thanks ladies - my mom is quite excited to become a great grandma - almost as excited as I am to finally become a grandma!  Looking forward to heading to Michigan in March for the baby shower.  I need to stay off of Etsy lol!

B'sNukeMom - Just remind yourself they grow out of clothes quickly!! I spent way too much on my first granddaughter's layette and now, I do much better refraining myself. 

It is a new week for all of our Nukes. Whether going through the Pipeline, out in the fleet, or doing their shore duty, may they have a productive week, may they know how much we all appreciate them and all of their hard work!

Chipmunk - I've bought a few outfits (and shoes) lol but I make sure to go bigger on the size so he can grow into them.  They're just so darn cute though and I can't resist.  I've bought lots of books - one can never have too many books lol!  And I've been finding them on clearance so that is nice.  My Etsy finds are the baby shower decorations and things for his room......the shower is going to be soooo cute!

B'sNukeMom - It is hard to resist. I understand! And yes, lots of books are always good! We all look forward to pictures of the shower. 

B'sNukeMom, I was wondering how you were doing with all the storms California has been getting? 

Also a tip when shopping for baby clothes, I usually go to the clearance rack and shop all sizes. That way there is always something to look forward to . And be sure and check out those racks at the change of the seasons. Great deals can be had ! And books ..you can never have enough ! PS Congratulations !! The Packers can use another fan !! HAHA

mom of mrams - I'm in SoCal and our area hasn't been hit too hard with the rain - NorCal pretty bad though.  And even some areas of Los Angeles and neighboring cities.  Fortunately there's not many hilly areas around us so no slides but man some areas are bad....

And yes, I pretty much have only been shopping the clearance rack for baby clothes.  Our Marshall's has so many cute things it's hard to say no lol!

They are doing the nursery in the "Woodland" theme and I tell you it is so cute!  I'm even able to do the whole shower in the same theme.

B'sNukeMom - Have fun with the baby shower planning! "The Woodlands" sounds like a great theme for a little boy. 

I ordered a sheet set and mattress topper for my daughters rack and they keep giving me the run around as to when it will ship. I used fleetsheets.com. I used them in the past for my son and know they have a good product. It’s been 7 weeks since I ordered and I really want this for her. Does anyone know of another reputable site I can order from, so I can just cancel with them and reorder?

NickSydmom - sorry to hear you're having issues with your order.  I know that fleet sheets is the most recommended and I don't know of any others.  Maybe someone else will chime in with another option.

Nicksydmom I used Rack Sheets and had excellent service and their quality is very good. 

Thanks for the info Jaydee I will check that site out!

NickSydmom - I am glad that JayDee659 was able to help you out. I asked my sailor once if he wanted me to order him special sheets and he said no, so I never ordered any. 

I decided to work from the comfort of my sofa today - since we are supposedly having a "winter storm". I have to laugh, in our area, any prediction of possible snow and now that schools are set up to work online, everything closes!! I don't have my normal natural sunshine to work from, so I figured if I was using electricity, I would just enjoy my sofa. 

I hope all of our sailors are doing well in their studies. If anyone is planning on traveling to GC, be sure to check out the discussions on places to visit. 

Lancertrackmom - Just checking in to see how things are going for your and your sailor? 

Welcome to our newest member ~ Dani_NukeMom!

Please be sure to read the ***NEW MEMBERS*** info at the top of the page.  Lots of good info there.  Also take a look at the Pages (20) to the right under the member profiles - be sure to hit "view all".  And the discussion forum above has some good info too - be sure to read Chipmunks "Nuke A School Daily Schedule".  And of course, feel free to ask any questions you may have.

Dani_NukeMom - I posted a message on the BC page, but wanted to welcome you here, too!  My son has finished A School and is currently in Power School.  Most of the moms here have WAY more experience than me and they are amazing!  <3