Camp. Intermediate went to camp this week. Monday through Wednesday. She had extraordinary time bonding with her teachers, classmates and learning tons about the environment and camp skills such as canoe-ing and other fun stuff. Folding a bandanna? Okay, maybe I'm thinking of me.
Anyway, I let my baby go. It was hard. I cried. I tried to not blubber in front of the other parents or in front of her because I didn't want her to stress about me crying. Wouldn't that be pathetic? Her comforting me when she's leaving for an exciting adventure. Yeah, lame. So, I kept my tears to myself.
Madi was in rare form. She wanted to go with the Kindergartners (because that's where we usually hang out). It was almost like she thought she was going to be late for class the way she was acting. She didn't get we were there to see Isa off. When she figured out it wasn't all about her...it was better but there was a moment in the chaos that I was a bit worried. Worried I might have to leave and not see her off. That would make me even more sad.
Thankfully, that didn't happen. I helped tag luggage and off she went.
Anyway, I let my baby go. It was hard. I cried. I tried to not blubber in front of the other parents or in front of her because I didn't want her to stress about me crying. Wouldn't that be pathetic? Her comforting me when she's leaving for an exciting adventure. Yeah, lame. So, I kept my tears to myself.
Madi was in rare form. She wanted to go with the Kindergartners (because that's where we usually hang out). It was almost like she thought she was going to be late for class the way she was acting. She didn't get we were there to see Isa off. When she figured out it wasn't all about her...it was better but there was a moment in the chaos that I was a bit worried. Worried I might have to leave and not see her off. That would make me even more sad.
Thankfully, that didn't happen. I helped tag luggage and off she went.
She came home today and I could not tell you happy I was to see her. I picked up Dev at 1pm (they arrived late due to their field trip) and took him + his friend, Sage to Mc Donald's - um...rare + desperation. I didn't want to be too far away and we had an hour to kill. So, toxic food and a play area was my solution. I still feel guilty. Bleh.
I only made her pose for me 17 times but just posted 2. She called me immediately after she got back and I flew out of Mc Donald's so fast and headed right up the hill to get my baby. I was SO HAPPY to see her! She lounged most of the afternoon. She seemed not too tired. I was expecting her to be wiped. 
2 comments:
I remember those camps. What a good Mommy for holding back tears and letting her spread her wings. You'll thank yourself later.
I know that camp is good for them, but dang it's 2 night...in a row...away...without us!
I have to admit that I am very happy Kaylin came home with when I did! I was so worried about leaving her there. I wish they just took 6th graders every year. 4th graders are still so little.
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