Make Parent's Weekend Travel PLans ASAP

momof3boyz
Thu, 17 Jan 2008 18:11:57 +0000

To add to Stealth’s point about getting cadets back to the Hill EARLY on Monday is not an exaggeration. I’m sure they will have many items such as Sam’s Club snack stock or Office Max printers,paper… that will require multiple trips from the car. We made a point to get items up to our son’s room on Saturday AND Sunday to avoid the rush. Don’t forget to purchase stackable storage containers for the goodies - I recommend lockable file drawers that stack. I know it seems odd that you have to lock up the snack food, however if a cadet does not establish the ground rules for sharing care package goodies, other cadets may take advantage of “what’s mine is your’s”. At first my son was happy to share the goodies until he would find his stash wiped out by good friends. This does not make the cadets thieves, it makes my son aware that he has to establish limits and ask that his friends at least ask.

Enjoy your last day with your cadet and avoid “have to’s”. Saying goodbye is NEVER EASY, especially the first year (I just got choked up!). Removing the stress will be better for the entire family.