Friday, February 27, 2009

In the NAVY

Our youngest boy has wanted to be in the Navy since he was about five years old. We were at the recruiter's office the other day, negotiating for the best deal. The recruiter asked Matt what he wanted to do in the Navy - I piped up and said - "he has always wanted to be an Admiral!" The Navy is still a good way to get an education and have it paid for, and have a job when you get through it. Matt qualified in the top 1% on his test, so he can choose any job in the Navy. (how about Admiral?) He wanted to be a Navy Seal, but realized that the competition for that is very intense. He is thinking about Nuclear technician. Everyone in the family, grandparents, uncles, etc., tell Matt to not sign anything until he talks to them. He is patiently listening to all of them, but you can see in the eyes of an 18 year old, that he knows more than most of them. His mother is excited that he has chosen something to do after high school, but I imagine it will hit her after the actual "signing" occurs. She says that she is looking forward to re-modeling his room when he moves out. I am betting she will turn into a cry-baby soon; or maybe that will just be me!

2 comments:

Terri@SteelMagnolia said...

That is sooo awesome...

my dad was in the Navy and went all over the world...
he just came home... got mom pregnant 4 times.. and would leave for places like Hawaii... LOL...
true story...

anyway... he got married in his dress whites.... he looked so awesome...

Mike's cousin was a Navy Seal....

anyway... soo excited for him...

Jellyhead said...

Yes, it is a big deal, joining the military. I remember crying when my brother left to start his army life, and I wasn't even his mother!
However, it has been very fulfilling for my brother, and he's done well.

I'm sure with Matt being so smart (top 1%! Wow!)and keen like you say, he'll be a great success.

But of course both of you are entitled to shed a few tears when he leaves!!