<p>Since a plane ticket will have to be bought, we're trying to figure out what other Plebes do as far as fall break. Are they all given liberty? I understand if they are on a team it may be shortened. DS wants us to look into a ticket home, I personally think it may be to early to get out of their routine. What have others done or think about this. Still trying to find our way. Thanks</p>
<p>As we are in NV, its quite a trek for my kiddo. Last year, I booked him a 9pm flight on Friday of Fall break. I wasn't sure when he'd be able to leave KP and wanted to be sure he'd have enough time. As it turned out, he made his way to JFK and then on to an earlier flight (4:45). I will be doing the same this year. I don't want to wait too long as the airfare just keeps going up. As far as the sports schedule goes, he'll have to let you know what his schedule is. My son played rugby and he was able to come home for the full amount of time. Hope this helps.</p>
<p>Some of you might think about asking your mid if they'd like to bring a friend home with them. There are midshipmen, who for various reasons, are not able to go home, and would just love an invite to your home. Your son/daughter can ask around and find them. They love to be just treated like part of your family, no airs, company manners, or entertaining them.</p>
<p>There are some of us who live closer, and this is natural to fill our homes with students, but we can't handle everyone.</p>
<p>If S doesn't come home for whatever reason, our backup plan is for him to visit sister in MD. Already suggested he bring friends also staying out east.</p>
<p>KPMOM you are so right. Its tough for to get them home especially when home is on the west coast. Thanksgiving is a tough one as the cost and very little amount of time home make it almost impossible. I am so thankful to my son's friends families that have opened their homes and arms to him. Thanks for mentioning that. We'll be in the same boat again this Thanksgiving and my son knows and plans for it. In return, we open our Las Vegas home to any KP kid in town. I suspect our guest list will grow as time rolls on!</p>
<p>Our son was not able to come home for the break last year because of football. Thanksgiving also did not work out, since the distance and cost are so great (we live in Idaho, so two full days of the break would be spent on airplanes). We have been so grateful for the kindness and generosity of a KP classmate's family on Staten Island who have opened their home to our son, and who included him in their Thanksgiving dinner last year. It has been one of the most wonderful and rewarding aspects of his time at the Academy. Although we have not met them yet, we consider these people to be great friends.</p>
<p>For the last four years I have been so grateful to several families who have taken my recent graduate in as their own, to spend the weekend or just go out to eat after a football game. These little things helped things be normal at times, as KP is definitely out of the norm at least as college experiences go. My son complained of course like anyone else at times but the friends he made are great and they all lived to tell many wonderful and some not repeatable tales! The close by parents made things so much more normal, I can never ever thank them enough.</p>
<p>My home is always open to any KP'er who wants to come "home". I celebrate Thanksgiving in MD or in NJ (as my sister lives there). Keep that in mind.</p>
<p>LearningLots it was our pleasure to have your son at our table on Thanksgiving. We are grateful for your appreciation. See you soon at PW.</p>