... being 40 years old and going on your first overnight camping trip ... ever. Yes, I said "ever." Rather ironic that I escaped my sheltered existence by moving to Utah, eh?
... being 40 years old and going on your first overnight camping trip with your "new" family.
... watching your boys discover the joy of covering themselves in soot and dirt from head to toe without mommy getting mad about it.
... nearly being set on fire twice by a five year old waving around a flaming, giant marshmallow on a stick.
... sitting by the campfire a few minutes later with that same five year old curled up in a ball and snoring on your lap.
... teaching two giggly little girls how to pee into cups so they don't pee all over themselves.
... carefully peeing into a cup and peeing all over yourself anyway. Twice. (Photos omitted for your eye safety. You're welcome.)
... seeing two little boys get uber excited over things like big sticks and looking at the side of the mountain through binoculars and whizzing all over trees.
Don't ask about the eyes. It's his thing.
... having four little kids who are happy because they get to do simple things like cook hot dogs outside, roast marshmallows, drink hot chocolate, and sleep under the stars in a tent.
... having a wonderful husband who makes kids happy by cooking their hot dogs, building a fire for their marshmallows, heating up water for their hot chocolate, and setting up their tent.
...coming home to the world's softest mattress and hottest shower.
4 comments:
That was your first overnight camping trip - EVER? In 40 years? Wow! We will have to invite you to come with us next time. If you liked that trip, you will love camping in a trailer and peeing in a toilet that is not much bigger than a cup :)
Looks like a fun time!
Sounds like a great time! Is it seriously your first overnight trip? I'm pretty sure you just volunteered yourself to be next year's YW camp director...
Holy cow. How have you managed to not go camping, even with us? That is pretty amazing. It looks like you had a wonderful time, the kids definitely looked they were enjoying themselves. I am glad you are happy. Looks like all is well.
You should ask Jon about the Flaming Marshmallow incident with our eldest nephew... :) I can't believe you've NEVER gone camping. That new husband must be a good influence!
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