Military with children?

[Skittles1101]

I wanted to give everyone an update!! I leave in exactly 49 days for basic training. October 2nd I will arrive at Ft. Lackland Texas. I'll be graduatig (assuming I don't get recycled, it will NOT happen) on November 30. My parents, along with my son, my brother, and little sister will be attending my graduation. I must say I can't wait for my son to see me on that stage in my blues. He's only 5 years old and he already tells me he's proud of me! Plus he can't wait to go to Texas, where Sandy is from (from Spongebob ). I'll have two and 1/2 days to spend with my family before heading out to Ft. Lee Virginia for my tech school (Air Transportation 2T2X1). I'll finish tech school January 30.

Now, The AFR started a program back in October 2011. Reservists attend what's called the Developmental & Training Flight. It's basically to help prepare us for basic training. I have been going up to my home base one weekend a month to attend this (it's mandatory anyways lol). I've already met some awesome people and have made friends through the military, even met a couple people that are shipping out on the same day!

Every Saturday that we're up there we are given a PT test. I want to say 3 months ago, my scores were 13:30 for the 1.5 mile run, 20 push ups, 18 sit ups. Last month my PT scores were 12:20 for the 1.5 mile run, 33 push ups, and 27 sit ups. I've been training like crazy. I want to say I've gained 5 pounds since I started but my clothes are looser, so I'm assuming (HOPING) it's all muscle. Usually the only PT we do on Saturday is the PT test, the rest is a lot of classroom time. Sundays though, WOW. I got my bum handed to me last weekend on Saturday AND Sunday as the Conference Center where the "classroom time" is held was being used to prepare for the Air Show. We basically did circuit training ALL DAY. It was awesome! I absolutely love going up there, and can't wait to start my career with the Air Force Reserve.

I wanted to thank everyone again for their support! I'm really happy with my decision so far. I'll be sure to update as I go along when I can, hopefully with some pictures next time