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PIR with a toddler in November
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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It will most likely be cold even in the Drill Hall. It is noisy at times in the Drill Hall. Watch a live stream at http://www.livestream.com/usnavyrtc or http://navylive.dodlive.mil/ to have an idea of how things will be.
See PIR Day and Liberty during PIR Weekend within Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones) to help you know how to plan your weekend.
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Permalink Reply by scubagirl on
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You will be in Drill Hall about 4 hours. You need to get there early for good seat. In July at my son's PIR there were young children and some did well and some did not. They did not want to sit in bleachers and were fussy and crying. You can not get up and walk around once the ceremony starts. If you are near the exit It is easier to leave with a small child. My son was in the last division so he was near the exit and restrooms on the far end and I saw a couple of parents take out small children for potty or because they were crying. It will be chilly if not cold in Drill Hall. It is chilly even in the summer, just think of all those Sailors in uniforms, they get hot.
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Permalink Reply by Sailorswife2716 on
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Thank you for your reply! :)
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Permalink Reply by Cinnamon on
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im going to my husbands graduation in great lakes on october 31st with our 3 year old. I plan to take his ipad and a couple toys and plenty snacks. hoping to be seated near a bathroom too. Good luck mama! and congrats
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I left info for you on your My Page.
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Thank you so much!!
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You are very welcome.
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Permalink Reply by Jessica060511 on
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Following..I will be bringing my 1 year old... So I need tips and advice... I've heard so many different can/ can't 's I don't know what to expect at all....
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When is your SRs PIR? I will just be bringing his iPad and some earphones as well as juice and a variety of snacks lol. Hoping it goes smoothly but who knows with a toddler lol
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My son is only one so an iPad and earbuds won't work.. :(
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Oh I understand Jessica, but they do have apps that keep them pretty entertained for a bit like the fisher price black and white one and they don't really require sound to be enjoyed. Just a thought. Other than that have you thought of bringing your carrier to baby wear during PIR? Maybe he'll stay asleep?
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