Multiple times, in fact. And it was all Phil-is-about-to-depart-for-Thailand related.
Dramatic, I know.
I mean, I get it. It's ONLY for six days, I've done it before, and I have Kumari Poppins (and other people of SUPERHERO status) a door-knock away. However, this trip is one that I have been anxious about for WEEKS and I just couldn't shake it. Worst case scenarios have been sweeping through my mind and it took Phil walking out the door before I was finally able to pull myself together.
Then I knew it was time.
Time to wipe away the tears and put on my CAMP DIRECTOR hat (the hat I wear every time Phil leaves the country.) For some reason, upping my ACTIVITIES GAME FACE during his work trips makes the time go by more quickly and keeps everyone happy for longer. Or maybe I just LOVE CAMP.
CAMP PARKINSON is in session, you guys! :)
The first 30 minutes were touch and go at best. Jettie had just woken up from a nap and, as always, wanted an hour-long cuddle session before being put down to play. Of course, this is prime "BUT I WANT YOU TO PLAY WITH ME MOMMY!" time and the conflict resulted in Nory staying in her bedroom all by herself. I sat in the living room and listened as she programmed this DELIGHTFUL TOY FROM GRANDMA (!!!) to sing the lyrics "MOMMY IS NOT NICE":
So that was a good start.
I decided some quiet time would be best for all parties. Along with a fresh pot of coffee....
Nory played with her dollhouse, while Jettie orchestrated her very own game of hide and seek, and I drank a cup of hot coffee on the couch.
When it seemed like we could get along as a trio once again (THANK YOU, CAFFEINE!), we tackled some chocolate chip cookies in the kitchen. We only had one slip and cry (from Nory jumping off the kitchen stool), but the cookies turned out marvelously well and we got to enjoy them with Coco when she came over to visit. Coco and Nory played with some kinetic sand type stuff, while Juliet and I played with the toy kitchen. We were totally IN OUR GROOVE, us four.
Once it was dark outside, we took some glow sticks (THANK YOU, MARY!) and flashlights to the courtyard. The glow sticks were really fun to hide and throw and push around in the wagon. It was perfect weather and LOTS OF EXCITEMENT :)
The night concluded with a meltdown regarding ice cream desires (Nory, not me), which led to a discussion about what makes people mad and sad, followed by an episode of Max and Ruby in Mommy and Daddy's bed. Coco persevered through all of the drama that any night with a 3 year old and a 1 year old entails and even remarked that she would come back for more fun tomorrow! I wonder if she'll sleep on it and change her mind. Ha!
By the time the girls were in bed, Phil had messaged to say he was safe at the Bahrain airport. He didn't say it, but I know he totally wishes he was back home already.....
LOVE YOU, PHIL!
Here's to a great 6 days of camp for the gals and a productive few days of learning for the Sir :)
Dramatic, I know.
I mean, I get it. It's ONLY for six days, I've done it before, and I have Kumari Poppins (and other people of SUPERHERO status) a door-knock away. However, this trip is one that I have been anxious about for WEEKS and I just couldn't shake it. Worst case scenarios have been sweeping through my mind and it took Phil walking out the door before I was finally able to pull myself together.
Then I knew it was time.
Time to wipe away the tears and put on my CAMP DIRECTOR hat (the hat I wear every time Phil leaves the country.) For some reason, upping my ACTIVITIES GAME FACE during his work trips makes the time go by more quickly and keeps everyone happy for longer. Or maybe I just LOVE CAMP.
CAMP PARKINSON is in session, you guys! :)
The first 30 minutes were touch and go at best. Jettie had just woken up from a nap and, as always, wanted an hour-long cuddle session before being put down to play. Of course, this is prime "BUT I WANT YOU TO PLAY WITH ME MOMMY!" time and the conflict resulted in Nory staying in her bedroom all by herself. I sat in the living room and listened as she programmed this DELIGHTFUL TOY FROM GRANDMA (!!!) to sing the lyrics "MOMMY IS NOT NICE":
So that was a good start.
I decided some quiet time would be best for all parties. Along with a fresh pot of coffee....
Nory played with her dollhouse, while Jettie orchestrated her very own game of hide and seek, and I drank a cup of hot coffee on the couch.
When it seemed like we could get along as a trio once again (THANK YOU, CAFFEINE!), we tackled some chocolate chip cookies in the kitchen. We only had one slip and cry (from Nory jumping off the kitchen stool), but the cookies turned out marvelously well and we got to enjoy them with Coco when she came over to visit. Coco and Nory played with some kinetic sand type stuff, while Juliet and I played with the toy kitchen. We were totally IN OUR GROOVE, us four.
Once it was dark outside, we took some glow sticks (THANK YOU, MARY!) and flashlights to the courtyard. The glow sticks were really fun to hide and throw and push around in the wagon. It was perfect weather and LOTS OF EXCITEMENT :)
The night concluded with a meltdown regarding ice cream desires (Nory, not me), which led to a discussion about what makes people mad and sad, followed by an episode of Max and Ruby in Mommy and Daddy's bed. Coco persevered through all of the drama that any night with a 3 year old and a 1 year old entails and even remarked that she would come back for more fun tomorrow! I wonder if she'll sleep on it and change her mind. Ha!
By the time the girls were in bed, Phil had messaged to say he was safe at the Bahrain airport. He didn't say it, but I know he totally wishes he was back home already.....
LOVE YOU, PHIL!
Here's to a great 6 days of camp for the gals and a productive few days of learning for the Sir :)
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