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One week to go.  How is everyone doing?  

  • Boy is getting ready to just get this going.  He is strong and will be fine.
  • Dont ask me how I’m doing or I cry.
  • Hiding In the pantry, eating Fritos and crying, kinda helps.
  • Pants don’t fit so good anymore.
  • I am going to do 15-30-45 minutes on my new treadmill EVERYDAY the boy is in Bootcamp so I look better for that graduation picture and I can channel good karma to him.

Exerercise, quit smoking, skip chocolate, walk the dog ....

what can you do everyday for 8 weeks that is way easier than what our brave kiddo is doing?

     Who is in with me?

BratGirl

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the silence will be the hardest...

He couldn't wait to leave and get it over with.  I completely understand and will abide by his wishes.  Meantime, tomorrow 0500 gym (phone in hand of course).

5am. Whew. I’ll do 6am.  Wednesday call with China was cancelled this week.  Usually 2 hours long.  I should get on the treadmill when it isn’t my turn to speak lol.

Empty nest feels strange. Been a responsible mom for 23 years.  2nd beer tastes good .....

Even tho he had an extra day at the hotel, he didn’t want us to drive down again to see him.  Eyes focused forward and needed some sleep.  Even with my husband sobbing on the phone (and trying to pull it together) my SR didn’t crack.  They need to be mentally strong and have a huge reason in front of them to do so.  We, on the other hand, are emotions wide open with our “loss” so it is best to let go for the 8 weeks quickly.  His plane is in the air finally.  Expecting that call @ mid-afternoon.

Glad to have you onboard the Mom Bootcamp, Nurseduevi.  Since my SR got pushed out a day and is leaving today, I wonder if he will be moved to your son’s incoming group?  

Dropped Sailor off at Office this afternoon as they wanted to bring him to hotel (so we were told).  He basically didn't want to keep saying goodbye as we don't do them well.  In honor to him we took a quick photo during pass off kissed him and left.  He texted from hotel and said he arrived safe and to wait for his call Tuesday.

I'm heading to the gym, phone in hand for early morning workout.  8 weeks to go!

I pick my folks up tomorrow for Thanksgiving.  They missed the boy by one day.  I’m sure my mom and I will cry all day lol.  Our recruiter is super awesome. Says the right things. 

Tomorrow I get to move one marble to the Graduation jar.  The countdown has begun.

Going to get 30 minutes done on the treadmill.

gnight 

BG

Our son was kept overnight and is flying out this morning Wednesday.  

So hard to have him this close.  A couple extra texts and a chat with his dad so we were blessed with a little more.  God must have seen that my hubby was a total train wreck and needed a little more time to say goodbye.  They are BFF’s like no other Dad / Son I know.  I cry for my husbands tears because I know my son is a super smart, strong and respectful young man.  The Navy is fortunate to have him and he will do great things.  I’m not sad because my son left.  So proud.

i guess I might have to add an extra week of marbles if he is in the push division arriving today vs yesterday.  Will see.

just got an “I love you too mom” text.  

God blessed you with incredibly soulful men.  

Yes, The Navy is fortunate to have him and your family is especially blessed because of his heart.  We are in this together and know I'm praying for all families and an extra special father/son bond.  

Got the call at 9:15 last night and he stuck to the script. He was strong and stoked and so will your boy.  Let me know when he calls please...Until tomorrow then.

#extraprayerformarbles#

I’ll be pushing to 30 minutes on the treadmill today and will get to 12.5 for 1.5 miles by graduation as a goal.  I know it isn’t exactitude same as his drill but I have 29 years and 90 extra pounds to deal with. (Stoopid comfort Fritos).  

I told him “call Dad for your 15 second call”.  Will be anxiously awaiting it scripted and all.

This is son #3.  Anyone else a new Empty Nester ?  Double whammy I think. Or maybe not, since we can travel more easily to see him since we are just 2 versus 2+ for flights, etc.

I am so fortunate to have this group.  Thanks much !

i need to pick a specific time for my marble move so I don’t forget if I moved one or not.  This stress is similar to the scatter brained feeling when I was pregnant.

Im moving my marbles to keep from losing mine !!

I love this idea! I'm also a new empty nester- I have a 24 year old son who went the college route and moved to Wilmington North Carolina after he graduated last year. My daughter and I have been super close for years with just the 2 of us at home- but she's now off to start her own adventure (as of yesterday). 

Still adjusting to the thought of being in the house with the dogs without kids... will be at Zumba class a lot more frequently now!  Dusted off my Nikon camera- going to polish off my photography skills. 

Keep getting all emotional but I knew this was coming.

I feel like I’m not a parent anymore.  Not needed.  Grandkids might put me back in the groove

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