7/17/12

Dear Dad,

I only just go 2 letters from you today and I don't think I've ever been so excited! Everyday there is a different schedule, so I couldn't tell you , even if I wanted to. I know we get up at 6 during the week 6;30 on the weekends and go to bed somewhere after 8. After pre-challenge graduation there will be a more established schedule. At first it kind of sucked to be yelled at to get up and the lights flicked on, but now I'm up like right before they wake us up so its no big deal anymore. Some things are getting easier like getting up and asking for permission for things but the PT is getting harder, even though I can feel myself getting stronger. I literally cried when I saw that you have to have surgery and I'm not going to be there to support your. I hope your softball season continues to go well! We lose cadets everyday (well, I'm technically still a candidate until I graduate Sunday). We actually just saw two boys from our platoon run to the fence to try to escape today. And two girls are going home tomorrow morning after chow. I don't understand why they all think its THAT bad, it really isn't. These days are really flying by and I can't wait to see you Sunday. And i don't know if Ashton & Lee Ann can go? I know Tyler & Emma won't be able to, but I'll have to ask Master Sgt. Drake. I hope that Uncle Jason & Aunt Natasha's wedding went smoothly and they're happily married :) I also hope that Mom is having a blast at her new job and gets more comfortable.
I'm also really excited for hockey season! "The good ol' hockey game, is the best game you can name" :) And I will gladly go with you or mom! Also, thank mom for teaching me how to french braid, because other than the sock bun, its the only hair style allowed and almost noone but me knows how to do it :) Then again, it was kind of Beeba who taught me... Either way, can you thank them for me? Well gotta go! Goodnight!

Love ya,
Caitlin

PS Tell Mom I love and miss her too.