For those of you who didn’t hear the whooping and hollering coming from the west coast of Florida last Friday, Mr. A received two phone calls congratulating him on his appointment to the US Naval Academy. Since then he also received congratulation letters from each of Florida’s US Senators. But in my son’s mind it still wasn’t official yet and he didn’t want his celebration dinner until he received actual paperwork from the Academy.
Yesterday Mr. A’s appointment certificate arrived in the mail.
Yesterday Mr. A’s appointment certificate arrived in the mail.
I love my sailors!
Mr. A was very pleased and honored that his letter was dated December 7th.
It’s now official. It’s also now very concrete and tangible. Induction Day (the day he reports to the Academy) is June 30, 2011. That’s only a little over six months away. Yikes! Not only will my son leave for college but he will also become an active duty member of the military. At the end of I-Day, there is a ceremony that swears all the Midshipmen into the Navy. That’s the tear-jerker!
As reality settles in, we’re adjusting as needed. Mr. A has worked toward this goal for many years. The other day he asked what should he do with himself (besides go to school) until June 30th? I told him to go out and have fun being a teenager and be glad that all of his college apps are finished! He has friends that took SATs last Saturday. Most of his friends are still writing essays and filling out applications. He’s finished.
A few tears have escaped and rolled down my cheeks in the past week. I am so proud of my son. This little boy I raised is now a man. That’s so hard to comprehend. Where did the time go? I will miss my son terribly. It will be painful at first to let go. But I know that I need to let go so each of us can continue to grow.
Mr. A still hasn’t decided on what he wants to do for his celebration dinner. But there’s a good chance that there will be a whole lot of sushi involved.
In the meantime, the Army-Navy football game is tomorrow. It’s an PLRH Family tradition to watch it. This game is the most awesome football rivalry EVER! If you want to see a high-spirited game, watch this game. Besides, it’s the ONLY college football game being played on Saturday.
9 comments:
What great news! And what a tremendous achievement.
Thank you for putting a smile on my face this morning, Erica - although I bet it's not as big as the one on yours or Mr. A's. :)
Things to do before you enter the academy....
1) see how long you can grow your hair
2) make sure Mom writes down all your favorite recipes
3) take your vitamins (pronounced the English way).
4) Have fun!
To think, this is the kid I helped brush his teeth that one night.
Congratulations again.
Great news and great pic! Looking at the photos, I think we can rename him Mr. Cool with those shades!
Big congratulations to your son, and also you're kind of freaking me out with this college talk. You've got me sitting here thinking, "Oh my god, I only have 14 and a half years before my little girl leaves me." It sounds like a long time, but I'm pretty sure she was just born the other day.
Congratulations! What an achievement!
I love the pictures! He looks so genuinely excited and proud. Enjoy that celebration!
I know you're the proudest mom on the planet, with good reason! Congratulations! I wish every young person could be smart, talented, and dedicated just like your boy. This country would be a much different place.
So amazing. Cheers to an accomplished boy and a proud mom and a happy family!
Congratulations! Enjoy your next six months with your baby!
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