Settled In for 3 More Months

Dom arrived safe and sound in Mississippi on Tuesday evening. When he called he seemed as if he were going to enjoy his stay at the base - well all things considered! He is living in a quad with 8 other guys (3 bedroom with 3 sailors per room). It sounds nice - I am imagining like the small apartments at college. He said they have nice flat screens in their rooms with a great Comcast package!!! This is right up his alley! He also likes that right on the base there is a bowling alley, movie theatre, game room, a few good restaurants and even A BAR! Although he says that it is a serious issue if you have any alcohol before your are 21! So serious that he honestly told us that he will not touch 1 thing until he turns the big 2 - 1! Damn, I'm impressed! I have been telling him not to touch alcohol since he got caught drinking in my very own basement - and he didn't listen to a word!!!! Another reason I should have been running a little Navy Boot camp from my home! He did say that even when you do get Liberty, the closest town is 25 miles and there isn't much to do at all once you get there! Guess it will keep him out of any trouble!!!!!!!!!!!

We sent Dominic his Ipod, Cell phone, camera, and packed a nice box of Easter Goodies! We also put in some stationary and stamps - even though I think he will basically converse by cell phone now! I am going to miss him so much at Eastertime. We usually have the big Easter Party for the Denicolo's at our house! It normally is a very good time - everyone gathering and enjoying each others company and of course EATING! Dominic always loved any gatherings with the family! I didn't even want to do it at our house this year - because I hate Dominic not being here! But young Freddy gave me much needed words of wisdom. When I told him why I didn't want to have the Easter Celebration - he told me that knowing Dominic loved the gathering so much - is the exact reason we should be having it. He told me Dominic would probably be so disappointed if it wasn't at our house - as Dom is a big believer and lover of tradition! So needless to say we are having the Easter Party at our House.

Although I know this is whole Navy thing is best for Dominic and although he even seems to be accepting all his new changes with anticipation, I can't help but think that each night he lays his head down to go to sleep he wonders - "What the hell did I do this for?" I hope I am wrong!