Camping

So we went camping this last weekend with the Conroe Vineyard. We had so much fun. We borrowed a friend's pop-up camper. We are definitely never tent camping again. The pop-up was a lot less stressful than a tent. The kids are old enough now that they were able to go play with their friends and not wonder too far except one incident. Terhan and Elijah, both almost 4, decided that they didn't want to wait til after breakfast to go to the park so they walked their together. Now the park is about a five minute brisk walk for an adult. I had just checked on them and the next minute (okay it was probably ten) they were gone. After much freaking out (because there is a lake) we found them both walking back from the park. Later Terhan said they decided to come back because the yellow slide was wet. On one hand I was terrified that he had gone off by himself. On the other hand, I was proud of his confidence to go all the way to the park with just his friend by his side. I've tried so hard not to hold on to my kids too tight and to let them have age-appropriate independence, so why should I be surprised when he exhibits it? All in all we had such a great time. Andy and I played games with everyone and stayed up late talking and laughing. The park ranger had to tell us twice to be quiet. I felt like a teenager at a sleep-over! The kids were so excited to get to eat all the thigns I don't regularly let them, like s'mores and cheese curls and pop-tarts and hot dogs. I guess one weekend of junk won't ruin an otherwise healthy diet (let's hope!). Kaiya also loved it. Mommy wasn't distracted with all the things she needed to do so she was free to carry her around ALL THE TIME! She also got to sleep snuggled right beside me in the pop-up. She was in baby heaven! All in all we had such a fun time that we're planning on camping regularly. I think we'll make some pretty great memories together as a family. Post a comment with your e-mail if you'd like some more pics. Also, I have a few pics of the Jones kids if they want them, give me your e-mail. Happy Days!