The kids have been BEGGING us to take them camping. So, last night we took the plunge. I will start off by saying that I used to love camping. I realize now it was because I didn't have to do all the work! We've even taken the entire family before. I thought they would've grown up a little but apparently I was mistaken. I was actually praying the night before that I would get sick so I wouldn't have to go. David gave me plenty of chances to back out, but I didn't want our children to have all these great family memories with Dad and not with me. So, I sucked it up and was miserable last night! We had attitudes, tantrums, slow walking on the night hike and most of all, LOUD talking. Then in the middle of the night, we had trips to the bathroom, whines of it being cold (it went down to 49.), wanting to switch places with a sleeping siblings, crying, etc.
I will end by saying, after I was in a foul mood because I couldn't control my children, this morning was really fun. It was okay if they wanted to explore, add wood to the fire, ride around on their bike, etc. I keep thinking, next time will be better, next time will be better. But when I hear the kids talking of how much fun they had, I know why I do this. I do it to spend time with my family and to hopefully for everyone to grow closer and to learn to work as a team.
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Look at you being a really great mom taking your kids camping. You definitely made the "cool mom" list if there is such a thing:) I think we'll wait until our girls are a bit older to enjoy the great outdoors though:) Have a great week!
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