I have always wanted to, but found some excuse as to why it could happen. Too hot. Too cold. Too tired. Too much. Enough with these excuses, I say!
We took the plunge into the kid camping waters over the weekend, and it was... just perfect. Not perfect in the perfect sense. There were some unexpected elements like a (blaring) outdoor movie after dark and more blaring music following that. Not exactly the camping experience that I remember from yesteryear. Oh, and then there were the portable satellite dishes for campfire t.v. viewing.
But perfect in every other sense. Clear night skies, a babbling brook, s'mores, and fresh water swimming, fire sticks, and fire chats, and time together outside without the pull of the garden, or the house, or a myriad of other things.
This camping thing, we can do it. We really can.
5 comments:
Hurray! Well done. We've only gone once with our guy...similar reasons. Glad you had a lovely time (satellite tv at camp? really??)
I can't believe how clear that water is! And good for you for going.
I had a friend mention a camp ground with wifi. Goodness. What is the world coming to? It looks like you guys had fun and some of the best memories are made camping, aren't they?
Just the inspiration I needed! We've been thinking of going with our three, and it's so nice to know it's doable!
We make the same excuses... But this year we have already promised the kids a couple of camping trips this fall, so we better stick to it ;) Just hoping for good weather!
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