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February 23, 2007

I Haven't Been There Or Done That...

...but my t-shirt arrived today. That's right - for the time being, I am just a Marine Corps Mom wannabee. I have four sons, collectively known as The Four Horsemen. My oldest, #1, is applying to go to Marine PLC - Platoon Leader Corps - this summer in Quantico. He really wants to become an officer in the Corps, and so our entire family are working with him and praying for him to be able to realize his dream. Even as a baby he was one of the most determined people I've ever met, and he is finding a good use for that determination. So, when he announced that he wanted to join the Marine Corps and had that look, I knew better than to do anything except smile proudly and try to stay out of his way.

Did I mention that my t-shirt arrived today? I've got it hanging on the wall in my bedroom. I bought it for myself, even though I can't wear it yet. I'm just waiting and praying for the day I can take it down from the hanger and wear it everywhere. It's really cute, and it is pink, my favourite colour. On the front it says, "I may look harmless, but I raised a U.S. Marine!" . The day I finally get to wear that shirt will be one of the proudest and happiest of my life. #1 told me that his recruiter told him that he'll be asked about whether his family supports his decision to become a Marine. I told him to tell Major X that I bought that shirt for myself and that I am relying on him to plan my wardrobe in a couple of years. #1 laughed, and said he'd say exactly that. So until then, I get to write here about my hopes (and fears) for my son, and about how it feels to watch my baby turn into a fine young man. That should keep me occupied until I get to wear that t-shirt.

Update:

Here is the link to the Marine Corps Gifts shop at cafepress:

I may look harmless but I raised a U.S. Marine

Posted by at February 23, 2007 10:12 PM

Comments

I want to know where you get that t-shirt!!

I sent Deb an email regarding PLC.

Posted by: Carrie at February 24, 2007 06:35 AM

Cindy, you're going to look great in that shirt, and #1 is going to make us all proud when he dons that uniform!

Posted by: Delia at February 24, 2007 06:51 PM

I just posted the link to the shirts. I hope you like them as much as I do.
:)

Posted by: Cindy at February 25, 2007 10:15 AM

Cindy, I'm sending your your "Before there was Boot Camp, there was Mom" bumper sticker that you can disply by that t-shirt and put on your bumper as soon as #1 is awarded his Eagle, Globe, and Anchor. He'll make an awesome Marine!

Posted by: Deb at February 27, 2007 10:24 AM