Veteran's Day

Craig was invited into Bekah and Anna's school today for a special celebration. It started off a little rocky because Bekah wanted Craig to wear his uniform but Anna did not (she was afraid it would be against the rules). I explained that dad couldn't just wear the top half of his uniform, and he couldn't just wear the bottom half because people would really laugh at him half naked. So Bekah (who helped plan the celebration) asked her teacher if he should wear his uniform. The teacher asked, 'Can he still fit in it? Most veterans are old and can't fit in their uniforms.' Anyway, Craig got all dressed up and yes, it still fits. Kaid saw him and asked where he was flying to this time, Quinn just kept pointing to his head and grunting (he wanted Craigs hat). The neighbor told him he was dashing, and Anna's friend said, "Mr. Craig can do everything! He's a doctor, he flies airplanes, he fixes everything, and he's even a dad!" Then to top it off Craig was seated front and center! People kept asking him if they could take pictures with him and of him. Of course Craig was more than embarrassed by the attention and compliments. The funniest part of the day though is that Anna wouldn't make eye contact at the assembly (we're not sure if she was embarrassed or not), but Bekah escorted her dad into school with pride. Craig then visited the classrooms of both girls and answered questions - where he was the coolest visitor (mostly because he had been to places the kids actually knew about and he brought in his helmets and gas masks). Overall, it was great. I'm proud that Craig was able to serve our country and I have an even deeper respect for our freedoms because he has served. I am proud to know that my children also have a developing respect for our country and all that it stands for. Thanks to all those people who have helped to preserve our great nation!