It was the bestest present ever, according to Sam.
Sam turned 5 last Wednesday and I didn’t end up writing his birthday post (or any other post, really) because I’m a procrastinator Rabbit came home from sea a couple days early and we went up to the squadron to meet his helicopter as he flew in.
And it just so happened to be the evening of Sam’s birthday and, according to Sam, going to see Dad fly home was all the bestest present ever and I’m going to be a Navy Flightsuit Man when I grow up, just like Dad.
While we waited for him we relaxed in a very important looking room with a giant snake that we were told was shedding and possibly very hungry so you’ll have to stay away from her. The boys made the most of this time and used the opportunity to have a serious meeting.
After Rabbit was finished with all his official helicopter whatchamadoogie stuff we went home and ate a late dinner, but it was too late to celebrate Sam’s birthday properly so we postponed that. It didn’t bug Sam much though, and he continuously talked about how amazing his birthday was and how going to the squadron and seeing Dad fly home was pretty much the best thing that has ever happened to him.
Also, on our way to pickup Rabbit this conversation happened.
Sam: I might get to fly a helicopter.
Gabe: Um… I don’t think so. Nobody has taught you how to fly a helicopter, Sam.
Sam: I KNOW. Because I already KNOW how to fly a helicopter, GABE.
Gabe: Oh Really? Tell me how then.
Sam: Well, first you have to find the Navy button and push it. Then there are lots of other buttons and you push the right ones and they will teach you how to fly the helicopter. And when you are done with that there are more buttons that you push to fly the helicopter.
And there you have it, folks. We’re all professional helicopter pilots now. Sweet.
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lol….I’m glad he explained that to me! Too cute and I’m glad Ryan came home early!
Yeah, so we can all fly helicopters now, I guess. This could definitely come in handy during the upcoming zombie apocolypse.
That’s an amusing post. I enjoyed it from the beginning. Happy belated Birthday to Sam!
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Thanks, Claudia
This whole thing put me to tears. I know that sounds silly and it could just be the pregnancy hormones, but It is just so sweet!
Also, I cant imagine how hard Ryan going away must be for you! I have you guys in my prayers. I really dont know how you do it, you are amazing. Its hard for me to get by a few days without Mark and I only have 1 child. I hope the time really flys by for you all!
Mark and I were thinking that maybe next summer we would fly down for a visit! It would be so fun
xoxox
Those pregnancy hormones… They make us super sensitive, don’t they. How are you feeling?
It is going to be hard. It’s pretty hard right now knowing it’s only 2 1/2 weeks until he leaves. But it will be over before we know it. We’re going to try to stay super busy while he’s gone to help the time fly by too.
A visit next summer would be awesome! You really should come see us while we live in Jacksonville because we are only a block from the beach right now.
Thanks for sharing such a fascinating experience. It amused me really.
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It was pretty funny…
You go flight suit man. You go.
He makes me so proud.
Just thought you should know, I miss you (and your posts). I hope things are well and just busy!