Yes, those are my kids at left. Aren’t they just adorable? I sent them all off to camp this week. Of course, they’re a lot older than they look in the photo.
Last night, the hubby and I broke out the Blackberry wine from St. Julian’s Winery and we watched TV in bed, sipping the fruity stuff.
We didn’t even have to lock the door!
This is the fourth year my kids have gone off to the Lions Camp. It’s only the second time for my youngest son. The Lions Camp is generously funded by the Lions of Illinois Foundation. Every year, my kids look forward to their week at camp. They come home with reams of pictures and stories about their fellow campers. All of the campers are deaf or hard of hearing, and for some of them, it is the first time they’ve used American Sign Language or hung around other deaf and hard of hearing kids.
This is the second full day that I get to blast my John Denver music without someone complaining that it is interferring with their TV program. The second day that I don’t have to order someone to pick up a half-filled glass and an empty wrapper. There’s no one around to holler at. Clean your room! Empty the dishwasher! Take the dog for a walk! Stop body-slamming your brother to the floor!
I have lots of good intentions of getting work done this week. The house also needs a serious cleaning and I’m working on an e-book. I expect my readers to hold me accountable to this. At the end of the week, be sure to ask me if my house is clean and if I’ve written 5,000 words.
However, as much fun as I’m having dancing around the house without someone snickering at me, I realize that this is a taste of life to come. Haven’t I said that before? This house is gonna be too empty without kids.
So, kids, go have fun at camp this week and Mom is gonna do the same. But when you come back on Saturday, it’ll be back to the grind!
“Hang up your wet towel! How many times do I have to tell you that the maid doesn’t live here?”
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9 responses to “Kids At Camp–Mom is Partying!”
Nice blog 🙂 Your comments surely sounded like my mom! I am glad that part of my childhood is over with all those naggings! Eh…
Even parents need a vacation alone without their kids! lol
Glad yours was very productive 😉
LOL!!! It sure sounds like my family.. I am in same boat as you.. Kudos to you all!!!
Awww it sounds like you are having a good time!
You’re writing an e-book? What about?
My daughter went to Deaf camp in Oregon that is sponsored by the Lion’s Club too. She loved it, and so did we. It is amazing how much less time it takes to get ready for work in the morning without one 10 year old in the mix.
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You Go for number 4 girl! *smile* Live it up and ENJOY!! Hugs, Jodi
I have John Denver music too! Enjoy your “you time” and can’t wait to ready our ebook!
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@Nita I’m sure my kids will say the same!
@mishkazena You’ll have to ask me if it was productive at the end of the week and see if I achieve my goals. So far, I scrubbed the bathtub. LOL
@Kelley Enjoy, enjoy!
@Tania It’s about raising deaf/hh kids. 🙂
@KL Next year, we’re going to explore some other camps as well as ging back to the Lions
@Jodi, girl, hush your mouth! Diapers–no thanks!
@Mary-Lynn What’s your favorite John Denver song? I just discovered a new one last night–The Wandering Soul. Fabulous song!
It’s just a tiny taste of the “empty nest” syndrom….someday you will wish longingly to be able to yell at them again. haha