Next week Matt is able to receive packages. Up until this point any package has to be opened in front of the DI and the class. Of course, there are comments made by the DI. Matt, never wanting to be the center of attention, made it VERY clear to not send packages.
Getting package privileges coincides with making the shift from Officer Candidate to Candidate Officer. I know it seems crazy, but this is a very important milestone in the OCS process.
For Matt this comes a day before he comes home for Christmas. And, like many other OCS families, I thought I would just forget about sending a package (since we're going to see him the very next day). Then I found out about CADIO boxes. These are boxes sent by families to celebrate this shift in status.
They are quite elaborate. At first I was overwhelmed by the entire thing. Then once Dan and I got organized, I actually enjoyed putting it together.
Getting the contents of this box will be the first time since Matt's arrival in Newport he is allowed to have sweets and caffeine.
Contents of Matt's box:
Men's Health magazine
Rolling Stone Magazine
Skittles
Nutella
Graham Crackers (I forgot to put a butter knife for spreading)
A photo album
postcards from friends from Hillsdale
Better Made pretzels
Starbucks instant coffee
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