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The Party's Over

Last night was Aaron's pre-boot camp bash. We had a great time. He had tons of friends and family come to wish him well. There was food, music, and good times. I left a pad of paper and pens out for guests to write him notes. During boot camp, I will mail one note each day, along with my hundreds. I think he will get a kick out of reading them.

I'm feeling really melancholy today. Two of Aaron's really good friends spent the night last night. Before they left this morning, I took pictures of the three amigos. It hit me that this is probably the last time they will be together for a long time. My heart began to ache. As soon as they left, I had myself a good, long cry. What the heck am I going to do when I have to say goodbye to him?

I get very encouraged when I read the other blogs of the moms who have gone through this. Last week I received a blog response from a mom who said it does get easier. I can't wait for that to happen. I know I will be fine. I just have to adjust to my new role in my kids' life. My older son will be traveling to California for a vacation next week. I am excited for him, but of course, I am nervous because he'll be so very far from me. I tell you, when I took on the role of mommy, I wasn't playing! I am looking back, and I think I have always been a helicopter mom, hovering over my babies. LOL! Do you think the Navy has a need for helicopters? just kidding... (mostly)

Anyway, updating this blog periodically is very therapeutic. Thanks for reading or responding. Thanks for not thinking I am an insane woman. Thanks for letting me have an occasional pity party. Today's blues have already lifted. Today's pity party is over. I am sure I'll be writing again...soon.

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Comment by ptsedler on July 12, 2011 at 6:06am: good morning to you all my son is in boot camp he graduates on the 29th of july it was the hardest thing i think i did is watch him leave believe it or not the time actually went pretty quick the first week was the toughest i miss him so much writing definitly helps i am writing him everyday i can t wait till grduation well you all have a great day today have to go to work now god bless

Comment by Debera1952 (SR Kyles Mom) on July 12, 2011 at 8:15am: Proudmama how do you know that your Sailor is graduating on August 19th? It seems that our son/daughters went in at the same time June 27. My son is going to Dam Neck VA for A school afterwards so he will be closer to us then. We will not be able to attend his graduation up at Great Lakes, Ill much to our dismay. The hardest part for me is not hearing from him. I know he is safe, learning new things bigger and better things. Looking forward to a response on graduation date.

Comment by proudmama ship10 div267 on July 12, 2011 at 9:17am: Hey Debera, my son left for BC on 6/23 and when you get the PIR (pass in reveiw) letter you will know tha date and it give you their address as well.

Comment by babo2 on July 14, 2011 at 7:53pm: Aaron's mom, my son just left today and I am having a super hard time with it. I know that he is going to be fine, I was even in the Navy, but he is my oldest and I miss him very much. Everyone tells me it's going to get better, but right now it hurts. I wish you the best and know that we will both make it through!

Comment by Aaron's mom on July 14, 2011 at 9:13pm: Awww... I know this is a tough day for you. My day is coming. God bless you and I will send positive thoughts your way. From what I understand, the toughest time for the kids is the first couple of weeks. After that, it is a bit easier. The time will probably fly by for them. Stay busy or at least try. It may help your time. We are all here. Cry, vent, do whatever because we are all sharing the same emotions. In the words of Dory from Finding Nemo, "just keep swimming, just keep swimming"... We will make it through.

Comment by Navymom on July 16, 2011 at 6:57am: I know exactly what you're going through. My oldest girl left on August 26. Finished boot camp on 6/19. I cried so much. Tried not to let her see me go through what you're going through. But now it is so much easier. I get to call her and talk to her on the computer and I know she is happy and safe. The hardest part of boot camp. Once that is over it does get better and in time you learn to accept that they are so far away. But at the same time I am so very proud of her for making something of her life. Don't worry it will get easier.

Comment by ptsedler on July 20, 2011 at 7:36pm: Good evening navy mom s hope everyone is doing good We have 10 days left till our son graduates I was reading some of the blogs and it does really help to know that ther are other moms out there that feel the same as i do As long as we keep reassuring each other I know we can get through this together Thanks for letting me read your blogs it definitly helped a great deal I really like your last blog (Aaron s mom) i must agree with you staying busy does help alot and it makes the time go a little faster God Bless you all and we will keep you and your family in our prayers Good night

Comment by Aaron's mom on July 21, 2011 at 7:57pm: Thank you for reading. He is getting anxious and driving me crazy, but oh how I will miss him!

Comment by Navymom on July 22, 2011 at 11:47am: Just wanted to fix what I had previously written - you must think I'm crazy. My oldest left on April 26 not August. - still miss her terribly. You will probably cry for at least 3 months until you can accept it. When does he leave for Bootcamp?

Comment by Aaron's mom on July 23, 2011 at 3:25pm: August 8th is the big day. We will go watch him swear in and then drive 2 hours home. My husband will have to drive because I am surely going to bawl the entire ride home. Then, I will suck it up and be the proud navy mom I am supposed to be. Life is good and I am blessed with this terrific kid!