Friday, December 4, 2009

Camp Dreary... Day 387 04DEC09

It is a dark dreary completely wet evening as we slog through the puddles with the boys and all their camp stuff. We finally find their cabins and get them settled in. We turn to leave and Joshua comes running across the room to hug us goodbye, small tears forming in the corners of his eyes. After all it is his first time away from home at camp. As we finally leave Jarrod comes running out into the rainy night to give us both a big hug and say goodnight. He says he will miss us... We pat him in the back and re-assure him that he will be fine...

NOT...

We got a glib see ya from Joshua and a little pat on the shoulder from Jarrod before he scampered back into his cabin.

The boys are spending tonight and tomorrow night at the Santa's Workshop camp put on by Faces of Courage. It is to be a weekend full of fun activities and a chance to hang out with kids their own ages both cancer kids and siblings. Although we had a hard time leaving them behind I am sure that they will have a great weekend and be full of fun stories on Sunday when we pick them up.

5 comments:

Nonna said...

Lee and Renee,

Oh, the joys of parenthood! They make you think you are totally indispensable ...

Oh well, at least they acknowledged your leave taking.

Love,

Mom

Nonna said...

Hey Snuggle Monkey and Jarrod,

A weekend at camp - how marvelous. I hope every minute is crammed with fun.

I can't wait to hear the stories.

Tons of Love, Hugs and Kisses,

Nonna

Ann said...

Gee, it sounds like its time for Renee and Lee to have a date night! How long has it been???

Scarlett said...

I'm laughing really hard because this was exactly the scene for us on Isaac's first day of preschool. I was completely prepared for tears and teachers being forced to extract him from my body so that I could leave. In reality, the second we walked into the room, he forgot I existed. After working hard to get his attention so that I could give him a hug and kiss goodbye, he said, "Mommy, why are you still here? You need to go home now."

Hope your boys have a great time!

Jamie(Sister) said...

FUN FUN!!! Wow first tome away from home at camp! I know mommy was a little sad. :) I know you guys will have lots of fun!! Hope to see some pictures!! :) and no teepeeing te girls cabin!!!' :) love you and see you soon

XOXO JAMIE ALLIE BELLA AND CHRISTIAN