until Tim leaves is going through my head now. Now that the Christmas decorations are down and we are getting back into a routine of "regular life", the countdown until Tim leaves is the forefront of my thoughts.
He left tonight to go over to the MEPS station in DT STL. Tomorrow he will fill out remaining paperwork and swear in.
Last week, he redid his ASVAB and scored a 57! Totally thrilled and proud of him for that. I told him quite a few times and also tossed in the "you're so smart" comment a time or two as well.
When he was there last week, he also got a leave date - - January 18. Which means that last time I see him for 13 weeks will be the 17th. He'll leave us and go spend the night at the hotel before heading out to San Diego that next morning.
MOS? Between mechanic and supplier. I'm crossing my fingers for the mechanic position because at least then I know he will be actually LEARNING something.
That has been an issue of mine all along - - hey, go in but LEARN something!! For all of those people that choose an Infantry position, I stand behind you 100%, but isn't it in your best interest to LEARN something while you're in the military?
So, here we are with 15 days left with him in the house. I've been pretty nice about letting him hang out with friends and his girlfriend, BUT it's getting down to the wire and now I need to have more MOM-TIM time. Yes, I realize I may get a little resistance to this (but I don't believe much) and have my case ready to plead. Even having "I gave birth to you and have been with you for 19 years of your life" in my back pocket if I need to toss it out there.
Sigh....
RIGHT NOW, I'm good! I'm happy and excited for him and still think he needs this. I've already thought about words I'll be writing him in his letters - "Are you missing yard work? Wouldn't you love to be raking the leaves or clearing more brush? What about sleeping til 8? Wouldn't you just love to sleep until 8?" LOL. Have to keep a sense of humor in it all! ☺
Tomorrow when he gets back from the MEPS station, we will all know more.
I hope Southwest has some great deals to San Diego when it's time to go!
Until next time...
Hi Patty,
ReplyDeleteI didn't realize when we talked before on FB that your son was joining the Corps. I read your blog and think back to those days, as you describe your sense of unknown. I remember thinking Marc needed to do this, but at the same time, I wanted him to stay. His MOS is a 3531/3533 Motor T LVS driver. He was home for christmas on leave for 10 days but has now gone back to Oahu where he is stationed. If you need anyone to talk to or have questions about graduation, I'm happy to help and the marine parents website was quite helpful. In week 10 they should post a video link of his unit and you'll get your first glimpse of him as a Marine, it's very overwhelming for me sometimes, but there is no feeling of pride like this. It's amazing how quickly they transform. Semper Fi