<p>We HAD the magnet--until last Monday when we lost it in a high wind in South Park. I'm so disappointed! My oldest dd absconded with the blue bracelet after PPW. I'd given her the one from I Day, but the lettering wore off. She found another at PPW and she's wearing it faithfully.</p>
<p>I'll never forget I-Day for the 2008 crew.</p>
<p>At the parent briefing in Alumni Hall around 2:30 with the Sup Adm. Rempt and Captain Leidig there was Q an A after the brief.</p>
<p>A certain mother who may or may not be around here got up and asked a question of the Admiral as to why the Cadre were going to be mean to her plebe during the summer and then went on to basically lecture the Admiral in front of all the parents on why it was not constructive. </p>
<p>It does happen.</p>
<p>^^^^^
That reminds me of my I-Day back in 1976. After the swearing in ceremony in T-court, one of my classmates made the fatal mistake of entering Bancroft Hall through a set of 2/C doors. The plebe detailers proceeded to flame on this new plebe, whereupon the detailers were approached by said plebe's father. The father told the detailers that the plebe they were flaming on was his son and that they should take it easy. The response: "He may be your son, but he's ours now." :D</p>
<p>lol</p>
<p>I think Adm Rempt said the same thing in a more diplomatic -Navy speak- way nevertheless with the same end result.</p>
<p>It wasn't me! Wasn't it Carmen? She actually brings it up once in a while. :) See, parental embarassment begins at the bus stop when mom spits on her finger and cleans your face in front of all your buddies, and it never stops! :)</p>
<p>Embarass them early and embarass them often! :)</p>
<p>LOL I remember that! My husband and I made a beeline for the door when she started talking.</p>
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<p>Please tell me you're joking. :/</p>
<p>I don't think she's joking. My husband would have clamped his hand over my mouth so fast and there would have been marks on the floor from my heels where he dragged me out! Oooooh! :(</p>
<p>Trust me, she's not joking...that's why we made a beeline for the door</p>
<p>I have to agree, that if your parents can get out there, the day is set up by the Navy for both Plebes and parents. Why miss it if your parents can be there. Once you say adios, your parents will get a chance to visit the yard, have lunch at the academy, listen to the brass, hear a band, and then get to say goodbye once last time for 30-40 minutes. Our parent's club came up for the day and provided poweraide and energy bars for the Mids and it was very much appreciated. At USNA, parents are welcomed and expected. PPW is the same. If they can be there, they should. I-Day, PPW and graduation are some of the highlights of attending USNA>since your parents won't see too much of you in the next four years, I day shouldn't be missed.</p>
<p>Now they even encourage parents for Sea Trials by setting up bleachers in certain areas. That wasn't the case three years ago. My brother graduated in 87 and my parents cannot get over how much more 'parent-friendly' USNA is now compared to then. The whole USNA parent's club network didn't exist and parents were definitely not encouraged to participate in as many activities as they are today.</p>
<p>Looking forward to Sea Trials and Herndon. Will be video taping both for participating Plebe - actually at his request so have had to learn how to use his new digital video camera!</p>
<p>A suggestion...get to Herndon early to get a good spot. It fills up quickly! Also, make sure to go back to Herndon a few hours after the climb is over, it will look like it never happened!</p>
<p>and that's why he is saying, "oh don't have parents go...." </p>
<p>Each family is different however and what works for some might not be ok for others. I can only go on my experience. We went to I-Day for both Naps and for the Academy. I wouldn't have missed it for the world. I think it was hard having us there for my DD before she reported. It might have added to the stress. We had mindless chit chat, ate out, etc. (well, she picked at her food...LOL) and I think us talking might have stressed her. However, when they give you that 15 minutes after the oath, it was wonderful. She beamed and was truly happy to see us and for us parents, it was a nice way to know that she was going to be ok. It's one more time for a friendly face before the "mission at hand". </p>
<p>I haven't read all of the responses, so I hope this isn't totally redundant. But, I would definitely reconsider. Now, if you are like I was growing up (and even now to an extent), I wouldn't have wanted my parents to be there. I had "my thing" and everyone else could have their thing. I just really liked doing things on my own. It wasn't a poor reflection on our relationship as we are really really close. I was fortunate in that they understood that I needed my space and gave it to me without being hurt. (for example, I ran track from age 10 through college and they never saw one track meet). But, if you aren't like that, and your dad can handle it (you'd be surprsied at how hard it is for us parents), I would say to let them come. :)
Tricia</p>
<p>Yes, your parents should come!!!! Most of the kids do bring their parents. There are very few that don't.</p>
<p>Just to clarify, I talked it over with my parents, and my dad is coming up with me. We are going up early to visit all the memorials in Washington. My mom can't go, because there is no one to watch my four siblings.</p>
<p>Good Plan. We too spent the day before I Day in Washington DC visiting the monuments etc. It was nice and relaxing.</p>
<p>For I Day we had our daughter, her boyfriend and my mother with us. It was a memorable day for all of us. There was plenty of time to do whatever you wanted to do with the oath of office at 6 pm - the academy had the day well planned out for the families. </p>
<p>If you can swing it ? go and cherish the moment ? it will be a long six weeks for family as well your plebe. Each of us as family members took away something different from the experience.</p>
<p>PPW - couldn?t describe the feeling when we set eyes on our son at PEP at 5:30am. after 6 weeks! As the commercial goes?priceless.</p>
<p>I Day countdown is on for the class of 2011 ? good luck and best wishes.</p>
<p>Lola and I are planning 2 days of being pampered in Annapolis with haircuts (locks for love), getting our dogs groomed and claws sharpened, and doing anything else we feel like doing before I-day Morning.</p>
<p>89 days to go!!! Start planning the parties.</p>