Retirement Time..

RT= RETIREMENT TIME..
   Now that my time in the navy is ending and I'm getting set to be with the family , My eldest is talking about leaving the nest and Joining the United States Air Force.. wow.. I know i have given my rants about get out of the House by 18 ,, but I never thought it would be the truth..? I mean I set my sights on retiring and spending time with my family, I never thought " a part of that time would be attending not only his high school graduation but his Boot camp too. I mean , I shouldn't Be so selfish to advise him not to do it. Hell. I served 20 years in the Military myself to get away from my dad and overly competitive family members. But I thought I was a different kind of father? But I guess , he has my wanderer and exploring gene, where get restless if we stay put too long. I'm very proud of my son, he helps me with projects around the house and its very smart about alot of things. I admired his temperament and patience, but right now .. I'm a bit overwhelmed with with emotions about my eldest wants to fly the coupe.. so to speak.. Well I was there for alot of his activities, karate , king fu , boxing ., dancing , football.. but now.. at this time of his life he has reached out to me and asked for advice... Well son, do what you feel is right for you.. If joining the military and getting away to travel is what you want to do then do it. I cant say i had a bad life. but I cant say it was a easy life either. But the benefits are coming into action now.,. But it does take alot of motivation , determination and patience to serve the is great nation for 20 years. But then again., maybe my son just wants a short time , to see the world and experience things on his own. I wish him well and I want him to be happy, its just I never thought this issue would come up so quickly after i retire? But like a good father i will speak with him , and advise him and set up what goals he wants out of life and the military. I know he's going through alot of changes in his personality and he wants to be successful. I just hope , he's doing it because its what he wants , and not because some girl hurt him, or he feels like he missed out living in the Temecula Valley area , than living in San Diego like I did.. Well he still has his senior year to deal with, like events , functions and parties and proms... and College to complete.. Then finally his desire to join the United States Air Force.. Wow.. I cant believe my son has finally grown up in front of me.. and I don't want to slow him down.. just because papa wants to spend some time with his eldest. Its true .. time does go by fast.. I still remember taking him to Karate classes in Japan, or football practise a few years back. I will support him in whatever he wants to do , I respect his wishes and I want him to do well in his life ambitions. 
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