Don't ask me why, but I thought I would not have to attend any more of my kid's events when he became a 'big boy'. I was the parent who served on school advisory councils, participated in the PTA and PTSA, coached little league and was a team parent, went to Cub Scout meetings. . .you get the idea. Of course, he complained, but I think he secretly enjoyed knowing his mom would always show up.
So, when I said I couldn't make it to Delta Company's Family Day a few weekends ago, it didn't seem like a big deal. Even though I really did have a conflicting appointment, I wasn't looking forward to the 2-hour drive through the desert. I mean, I had already attended the Family Day two years ago at Camp Pendleton. You've been to one. . .
When my other appointment was cancelled, I decided to go. Christian made me promise to pack plenty of water in the car, start out with a full tank of gas, wear sunblock, call him when I left, and call him along the way. Funny, how we've switched roles, huh?
Luckily, Tim decided to go also, so I didn't make the drive alone. Because we missed our exit, it took us 3 hours to make a 2 hour drive. But, that little detour took us through Joshua Tree National Park, so it wasn't all bad. We saw a part of our state neither of us had seen before.
We arrived just in time for me to put on some safety gear and go for a Humvee ride with Iggy, the self-proclaimed best driver in the Company.
After putting on a jumpsuit, I got a VIP tank ride with CJ at the wheel and Mac riding shotgun. Mac and I switched helmets and I could communicate with CJ.
I knew we'd made the right decision to attend when Mac hugged me and whispered in my ear, "I told CJ at least his mom came". Unfortunately Mac's mom couldn't make it, but his dad and new wife were there to support him.
So, I guess I'll be grateful my kid still invites me to his events and just continue to be the mom that show's up at everything.
Ooh-Rah!
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