Whew! – On to Phase 2!

Well we did it! We made it through Phase 1! My son left this morning and now it’s just the (infinitely easier) group of girls. All the mom’s come later today and then the fun (Phase 2) really begins!

{Phase 3 is when three of us moms leave and the fourth has to stay and make the magic happen. I’m so glad that is not me! I’m looking forward to sleeping in my own bed again.}

The three nights with my son actually went really well. There were definitely spats between him and the girls, especially in the cabin, but most of the time it was fine. I framed the weekend as special mom/son time (thanks Irene!) and he seemed excited about that. He especially loved sleeping in the same bed as me for “all night snuggles.” (This was less fun for me because that boy is ALL OVER THE PLACE when he sleeps – but as long as he was sleeping I was grateful).

And we have been sleeping! After a rough first night the subsequent sleeps have been decent for everyone. It’s generally silent by 10:30 or 11pm and they aren’t up until after 8am. Pretty ideal idea you ask me.

The first day the girls were all over the place – doing a million things for 30 minutes or less. I found this exhausting and unsustainable. Yesterday (at my urging) they found a much better rhythm. Instead of going to the pool three times for 30-60 minutes a pop they just hung out down there for four hours. Much more manageable.

We also managed to start a fire and make s’mores (at my son’s request). I was quite proud of myself (camping is not my thing and I don’t have much experience with any aspect of it).

My dad picked up my son at 11:15 this morning. Right now the girls are eating lunch and playing Uno. Then they plan to head to the pool. I’m not really sure when the ladies are coming up, but we’ll likely be at the pool when they do. It’s going to be a good day.

Tomorrow we head to Clear Lake! Tomorrow will be a really good day.

Thanks for all your support as we attempt our DIY overnight camp extravaganza!