Weekend
A successful camping weekend with not too much griping, and how could I complain when all the food was taken care of by Kim and we had a sweet tent and air mattress. My plan of looking up at the stars was a good one, but we found out the resulting drop in temperture not feasible. The following night the kinks were worked out: tent fly on, extra layers for all, some cribish barriers for Annika, and more air in the mattress. We were all settled in and grungy when it was time to pack up the third day. (I really like car camping, just chuck it all in and go). Kim and I even has 20 minutes to ourselves to canoe the Blue Hole. It was serene.
The site was a double on the Cowlitz River. Right next to the river (and no one fell down the embankment!) A good breeze came up from the river keeping bugs away, the sound of rushing water was peaceful. The logistics of three kids was not impossible, although Tristan seemed to need more nursing (more dehydrated I'm guessing) and Annika was a little uncertain of the golden lab. Sharing, of course, was trying for Tryn and her friend Katie (4). I was smart enough to pack dresses for Tryn since I knew that Katie would be wearing them. We had to change our clothes though, I have my limits (Katie wore the same dress for three days). Letting the kid wear dresses while camping was me being flexible :)
Going with friends is the only way to go, I would say. Lots of company, practically as cheap, easy conversation and playmates for kiddos...half the work really because it goes easily with companionship. k
The week looms big, Stefan gone for three nights on business. Yes, me and three kids for three days. Yikes. Happily I made it to yoga this morning, a good start to the week.
The site was a double on the Cowlitz River. Right next to the river (and no one fell down the embankment!) A good breeze came up from the river keeping bugs away, the sound of rushing water was peaceful. The logistics of three kids was not impossible, although Tristan seemed to need more nursing (more dehydrated I'm guessing) and Annika was a little uncertain of the golden lab. Sharing, of course, was trying for Tryn and her friend Katie (4). I was smart enough to pack dresses for Tryn since I knew that Katie would be wearing them. We had to change our clothes though, I have my limits (Katie wore the same dress for three days). Letting the kid wear dresses while camping was me being flexible :)
Going with friends is the only way to go, I would say. Lots of company, practically as cheap, easy conversation and playmates for kiddos...half the work really because it goes easily with companionship. k
The week looms big, Stefan gone for three nights on business. Yes, me and three kids for three days. Yikes. Happily I made it to yoga this morning, a good start to the week.
posted by Meg at 4:09 PM
1 Comments:
Awesome! i am so glad that things are getting back to normalish :) they'll never go back to the way things were :) i hope the week is going well and you are remembering to ask for help when you need it :) we're pretty sure about moving out there come spring and i can hardly wait!!! Love ya dearly
C
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