Dad lived through hours and hours of marching, sweating, folding clothes precisely, scrubbing, sleep deprivation, getting screamed at and the pig flu. He looks pretty good! I wish I could get my hands on that hat and that shiny pin....
He cleaned this shower day and night. Look - it's SPARKLING clean! Hopefully Mom's bathroom-cleaning technique will be up to Dad's standard.
This is where Dad slept a few hours every night. Don't let it fool you. It might look like a real bed, but Dad says it sure didn't feel like one!
Dad's drill sergeant is trying to stand up really really straight so he looks bigger than Dad.
Dad looks mighty skinny to be eating a meal like that! But, according to Mom, he cleaned his plate.
Mom was so happy to see Dad! We are all so proud of him from back home.
Dad sent me this bear. I'm going to see him really soon! I can't wait to be in his arms again. -maddox
