It's bittersweet when my little birdies leave the nest.
I mean, he's not little, exactly. He's taller than me.
But it's a really big world out there, and sending him off into it is hard. Especially when I won't be able to just pick up the phone and text him or call him any time I want. For the next 13 weeks, he belongs exclusively to the Marine Corps.
He's my Sammers. He makes me laugh like nobody else.
He also makes me a little bit crazy like nobody else. We're cleaning out his room to prepare it for the next occupant, and Paul found a partially eaten peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
Boot camp is going to change him. He'll learn and grow and mature. But he'll always be my baby.
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Wow! #4! That's a big deal. Wishing him a truly growing, good experience for the next 13 weeks.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I'm glad I have other kids at home to distract me. It will be really hard when the last one leaves.
DeleteWhat nice pictures! I hope the transition goes smoothly... for everyone.
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Thank you! I'm missing him, but I know he's where he has wanted to be for a long time. I can't wait to see him in April!
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