Today the Discovery Channel debuted a new show called Navy SEALs Training: BUD/s Class 234. The show follows a group of Navy SEALs as they progress through training camp. As many of you know, Susan and Morgan have been out of town all week, leaving Mason and myself to fend for ourselves throughout the week. While watching this show, I realized that being a single parent (even if only temporarily) isn’t much different from being a Navy Seal.

Navy Seals: Forced to perform day to day duties while dealing with sleep depravation.
Me: Yeah. Me too.

Navy Seals: Forced to adjust to new sleeping patterns and cabin partners.
Me: Have had a 4-year-old sleeping in my bed, farting in bed and kicking me in the back all week.

Navy Seals: Often forced to perform walks while lugging heavy gear on their backs.
Me: Have carried Mason on one shoulder and a laptop on the other several times this week.

Navy Seals: Often are forced to eat quick, crappy meals.
Me: Lived off of Hot Pockets, microwave pizzas and SpongeBob cereal all week.

Navy Seals: When a man goes down, a Navy Seal may have to provide immediate medical assistance.
Me: Applied at least two band-aids, removed a splinter and administred Pepto-Bismal.

Navy Seals: Senior officers often supervise and offer reassurance to younger cadets during physical challenges.
Me: Watched Mason closely and cheered him on at the playground.

Navy Seals: Often forced to think quickly and rise above when placed in new situations.
Me: Got puked on directly in the face. Didn’t punch anyone or even puke myself. Oorah.

Navy Seals: Must know their equipment so well that they can operate it in total darkness.
Me: Can now fasten/unfasten Mason’s car restraint system without looking.

Navy Seals: Must often deal with explosives and/or demolition.
Me: The living room has been demolished … and yet, we survive.

Navy Seals: Often push themselves to the limits knowing there is an end to training in sight.
Me: Susan’s flight lands at 2:32pm, CST.

Navy Seals: Often graded on the cleanliness of their bunks.
Me: Planning on having the house picked up by 2:32pm, CST.

Navy Seals: Form an unbreakable bond with their fellow cadets after having survived Hellweek.
Me: Yeah. Me too.