DEP-Leavin for bootcamp in December

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Comment by Arwen 1 day ago

Hey, I'm no leftover, I'm quite fresh!

Comment by JessicaB-Sailor Mom on July 26, 2010 at 7:44pm

yes..right now there are still leftovers for 2010 but soon you'll be joined by the 2011 future sailors

Comment by BBWinthemoon on July 26, 2010 at 7:39pm

is this the correct group for Boot Camp December 2010?

Comment by JessicaB-Sailor Mom on July 21, 2010 at 12:31pm

All new N4M's....check your profile page often...scroll to the bottom to see comments left on your wall. See the tabs at the top of your page?? Explore behind them, LOTS of info.

The Forums and Videos tab....great stuff.

Check your little box in the upper right hand corner, it will show you how many friend requests you have, how many messages (pm's) you have from friends on N4M's and the settings is where you go to cut off all those e-mails you get from N4M's.

Go to YouTube and search Navy Boot Camp, graduation, Battlestations 21 (CNN does this one), folding, ironing the Navy way...lots of good info.

Knowledge is Power...the more you and your rct know beforehand the better prepared you're going to be. Boot Camp is tough but it is SOOO worth it.

Comment by JessicaB-Sailor Mom on July 19, 2010 at 7:18pm

Ya'll make sure you read the discussions above, check out the forum for boot camp instructions, check out YouTube...search Navy boot camp, folding, ironing (the Navy way) graduation, Battlestations 21 (CNN does this)

Join this group (if not already) Just click on the http address
http://www.navyformoms.com/group/deppersinbutnotyet read some of the discussions for good info

Knowledge is power and strength.

They need to time their runs...the timed run seems to be the hardest thing for them to pass

The stuff the DEP group is memorizing...they REALLY need to know it for Boot Camp...they will be ahead if they know this stuff.

Comment by Carole on July 13, 2010 at 12:16pm

Oh, and you could do Christmas early too! Alot in our group of Mom's did. My son requested that we wait until after to do it. He didn't want us to give him stuff and then a week later him have to pack it up and leave it! But either way, enjoy!

Comment by Carole on July 13, 2010 at 12:14pm

Rose, Christmas will be weird, no doubt! Ours was miserable. We tried so hard to be "normal" but it just was weird. BUT...we had Christmas in February when we went for PIR! I sent up a Christmas tree and we took presents and decorated the hotel room. I didn't tell my son that so when PIR was over and we went back to the hotel room it was all decked out in Christmas stuff! He loved it and we did have a great Christmas, only it was in February! And being from Georgia, we had a white Christmas too, which made it really fun! Things from here on out will be very different, but they don't have to be sad. One thing I've learned and you will too is that you have to do things when you can, not necessarily by the calendar! Family times can still be special, but they may be all screwed up if you compare them with the calendar dates! And that's ok!! Cherish the time you have together and you will be fine.

When they leave for boot camp you will feel as if someone died! It is hard, I won't lie. But, you will find out that you are stronger than you think and time will really go by faster than you think. The best advice I have is to stay connected to this site! I was on several times a day and it really does help. To be able to ask questions and not feel silly asking, to share experiences and stories, and to be able to cry together is so beneficial! You'll make it, you'll see!

Comment by Teri P on July 13, 2010 at 12:09pm

Rose, you are mirroring what everyone of us has felt here. Its hard to send them off to such a big step, but rewarding too. My son has grown so much this year! As for Christmas, what we did is just move the date of our Christmas up a couple weeks!

Comment by Rose on July 13, 2010 at 12:02pm

Thank you ladies, My roller coaster has definitely started. I get all emotional during the Pledge of Allegiance or when someone congratulates and thanks my son for joining the Navy. I get very upset when someone complains about America and the War. I can't stop thinking of how I am going to handle Christmas without him. We have a picture for every Christmas in front of the tree. I get so frustrated when other moms whose children are leaving for college in August say "ohh you have extra time with Rey..." I'm like no, you will be able to speak or see your child if you really want to. I am a little scared for him because I feel he does not understand the vast-ness of the decision he has made. He wasn't really sure what he wanted and thought this might be exciting. HUH!!! I am very proud of him. but I feel sad. Almost like someone died. I recently realized that most likely, he will never live with our family again. Not that I don't want him to be a responsible adult but I want him around. I have three younger children, Patrick (7) Amanda (6) and Kevin (4). We are all going to miss him sooooo much. I am excited for all the changes but definitely comfortable with the way things are.

Comment by Teri P on July 13, 2010 at 10:47am

Hi Rose. I second everything that Carole said. And add my welcome, too! I will add that you should also find the Division's Moms group once your son gets to BC. Those are usually very active and very supportive!

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