What a jokester

Today there was some sort of volunteer road march for some badge. This thing is 18 miles long. No nick didn't volunteer for it, but did get pulled out in to the desert to man a water station( was allowed to wear civies) for the guys marching. He called while he was out there and then sent me these pictures.


On the sickness front. He is still sick but sounding better. He should be very happy I don't live closer as I would of made him go to the civilian hospital this weekend. It's so hard when they are sick and you can't do anything about it. My dad says "I'm not sure how the Army would take to going to a private medical facility though? "he IS US ARMY property ...like it or not.
It will all work out fine in the end & worring won't fix it." And I know he is right, but man its a moms job to worry.

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Ugh

Well I called the boy tonight as I hadn't heard from him, and with him being sick, I worry. They had two days to put together a working radio, Nick missed day one being in quarters for his non sickness, but he did get it done wensday, in half a day. WOO HOO, go Nick. I mean I don't even want to think about trying to put together a radio in a months time, and I am fairly mechanically inclines, where as we always though that Nick wasn't. He has never had a desire to get his hands dirty so to speak. So anyways, I called, needed to know he was ok, and all I got was his stupid voice mail. I hate voicemail almost as much as I hate computer sales calls. Nick got the msg though, and called me back. I struggled to hear him as he is so horse (sp?). He is coughing up TMI green junk, and the army doesn't know what is wrong.. But he did go get the vitamin C I told him to get and is taking it 3 times a day, and he says thats what has let him keep his voice. So good news is he didn't have to be recycled, the bad news is he is still sick. One thing though, being sick has slowed his spending down a hair (Not much Kim ;) ) He had bed check tonight so we didn't talk long, he says he will call tomorrow night.

Feel better soon kiddo, I love you.

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Boy sure does get sick alot..

Nick called today, He is sick again, this time he thinks with strep. He is not wanting to miss any classes this week, as he doesn't want to be recycled. But he knows that if he doesn't go its only gonna get worse. I wish I could make the call for him, tell him to just go to sick call. But as I told him, I don't want him to blame me if he is behind two weeks, and it takes that much longer to graduate. I think he had all but decided he was gonna risk recycling, and just go to sick call in the morning. He is supposed to let me know.
He called yesterday as well, and we had a very nice, very long convo. He is growing up, even considering re-uping. Explained adult reasons for it, that he had medical, housing, and other things covered. He wants to get a car, he is tired of relying on others for his transportation. He is not wanting a new car, but something about 8 years old, something practical..Like a cavalier. I told him again how proud I am of him. I am really I am.

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Happy Valentines Day

Happy Valentines Day to all our service men and women, and to their parents, familes, and friends! Thank you for everything you have done, and are doing.

When I sent the cookies last week, I stuck a valentine in Nicks cookie box, and early this morning, as his siblings were getting their valentines, I sent a text msg to Nick. My hope is that he will get a chance to read it before his day begins. You don't realize how important these little holidays are to you until your child isn't home for the small traditions you have done their entire lifes.

So my son, if you get a chance to log on and read. Happy Valentines Day to my first born!! I love you and am so very proud of you!

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Like a kid in a candy store

Nick's tax return has come in, and he is like a kid in a candy store. Wants it all :) I get it, I understand, I also know just how fast it slips through your hands. But hes is having fun. He bought some things he has been wanting, and just enjoying himself, and all in all he is trying to restrain himself a tad bit. :)
Him and M received their packages and, I'm told enjoyed the cookies very much. I'm glad they did. Trying to give them a taste of home.

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While this is..

a blog about Nick, its also the starting page of the forums/bulletin boards. A few (there are only a few right now) members want to know how do we get the word out that these boards are here. So internets just how do we let other parents, family members, and friends of our soldiers (all branches) know that we exsist? I'm asking you my internet friends to help spread the word. Post the link to the forums (http://www.armymomintraining.com/forum/index.php) in your blogs, your emails or other boards you may frequent (please follow those boards posting rules). Lets get the word out that there are parents and family out here ready to support each other through their service persons enlistment, BCT, AIT, deployments, and just through the whole military career.

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Thinking..

You know there is one thing about basic I miss. Its the mail. I miss getting letters from Nick. I love the calls don't get me wrong, but the letters are something I can hold on to, savor, read again and again. Phone calls are great, but I can't go back a day or two later and re-read them.
Nick and M should be getting their packages soon, and Nick should be getting the big one with his vcr by Monday. I hope both guys are pleased with their packages.

On other news. I want to welcome the parents that have joined the forums. Thanks for joining. I am sure we can make the boards a real support community.

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3rd Floor

Nick has gotten his things moved up to third floor. Settling in, and across the hall from M. Not alot new happening, Though there is a four day coming up, and I think the boy is planning on spending it off base...When do you stop worrying, when do you stop trying to tell them what to do? Whats the line? How do you adjust?

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Talking and Baking

I told Nick to expect some packages to arrive next week. A couple for him, one for his buddy Mulhausen. I stayed up till 1am baking cookies for those two. My husband thinks I am nuts :) But it was easier to bake late at night, than during the day with little one awake.
Nick is working on his 5+ badge, and moving upstairs in the barracks. He seems pretty happy about this. He also has another PT test coming up. He always worries about those.
We had a nice long conversation last night about absolutely nothing but it was nice to just talk. I miss him so much, and time seems to drag on when it comes to seeing him again. He said last night that things were getting easier, meaning he is adjusting to army life once again. Thank goodness, its so hard for me to hear him unhappy and not be able to fix it.
Its hard to let them grow up and leave home. I keep telling myself that right now it is no different than if he was away at college. And for intents and purposes that is right. God help me if he is deployed.

On other OT news. I sure would love some feedback on the new site design, and forums. Please let me know what you think.

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From the Army Site

The Year in photos

Thank you for all you do!

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