Dominic finished up his training on Wednesday and graduated on Friday. He said it wasn't a big deal. Their group leader went up and got their certificates and that was it pretty much.
Yesterday they all flew to their destination for the next couple of days. They are staying in a beautiful Hilton hotel near the airport. Each of the NCO's got their own rooms. Dominic lucked out and got a king sized bed. They will be there until Tuesday.
They had a short flight, only about 40 minutes or so. They all had to fly in uniform which has its advantages. Dominic got a first class seat. The flight attendant made their announcements about snacks and drinks. Then he said to all of the military folks "your drinks are on us". Then one man started the slow clap. You know what I mean...like in the movies. When one person starts to clap and others slowly join in until there is a loud roar of people showing their appreciation. That's what happened on the plane. Dominic said that it felt really good and that he got the chills. I am so proud of him and it so nice that even strangers aren't afraid to show their pride for our military.
I made tacos for dinner last night. I got a thumbs up! Christian took one bite, then another. He said "they're good, but they're not dads". That's good enough for me. He was right after all. They were certainly good but they weren't daddys.
I am planning a party! I'm excited about it. I don't have many friends but the few that I do have I am going to have over for a cookie exchange. Each person brings 2 dozen cookies and everyone gets to take home a few of each kind to their families. I am going to have an ornament craft for the kids to do also. I am going to invite the lady that I met in stroller class and the wife of one of the guys that is with Dominic. She lives right here in our neighborhood and has a 6 month old baby boy. I hope that every one can come. It will be next weekend.
Speaking of next weekend, my dad will be arriving early in the week. Probably on the 22nd or 23rd. He will be driving from California. I inherited some of my moms furniture which my sister has been storing in her garage for me. My dad will bring it all with him which is great. He will also bring with him a couple of items that my grandma wants us to have. The boys and I are really excited to have some company for Christmas.
This next week is Christian's last week before Christmas break. Monday he has a Christmas party for Boy Scouts and Wednesday he has a field trip for school. He has Sylvan Wednesday and Thursday, so we have a busy week ahead of us.
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