I have found that I learn things in a few ways. Sometimes I learn by reading. Other times by watching others. Still yet, I learn by doing the wrong thing. I'm not talking about making, what we at our house call, God choices. Just learning about what we can and should put on ourselves. More of the preferences route.
Since camping I learned that:
*What is called the walk in camp sites really should be labeled, short hike tent sites. The sites were probably 100 yards form the parking lot and about 1/4 mile form the restrooms....oh yeah, and uphill both ways.
*I do not enjoy bugs on or near myself or my children.
*There are some bugs I would be happy to never, ever see again in my lifetime. We saw insects that I have never seen before. They were three times the length of a bumble bee and just as fat and furry. They also enjoyed trying to land on us. EEEEWWWW!
*My children have the ability to need the restrooms at the drop of a heavy hat. Did I mention that the bathrooms were about 1/4 mil. from us?
Now, don't be thinking that I was the only one that learned anything camping.
Ben learned that he would rather rent a home and take hiking excursions from that nice, clean home than camp. I told him that I was going to need a signed contract as evidence of that fact. Why? So I could show it to him next year when he wants to go camping again. This is absolutely not a joke. I am going to write up a contract and ask him to sign it. Side note:Ben would never ask me to do anything he really knew I didn't enjoy. In the beginning he offered to take the boys and give Es and I girl time. I love him!
Joey (last twin) learned not to try and watch (through the door cracks) what others are doing in the restroom stalls. :)
All in all, this wasn't horrible. We have great, funny memories (although some weren't funny at the time). I see that the kids are more gracious to each other and enjoy each others company. All is not lost.....just my peaceful sleep. I'll be having night mares about those enormous bugs for quite awhile....I just might have to call Oprah...
3 comments:
Lol, Katy you're hilarious!
Go get that contract signed...no need to repeat the experience. Just never forget it so it will always be one of those "remember whens"
We went camping a few weekends ago and I came home with at least 15 bug bites on my ankles! Enjoy that pillow top...
Dearest Daughter, You are so funny! I loved reading the latest camping escapades! If you'd have never gone, you'd never know what you know now. That is priceless! Love you, Mom : )
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