We have been home for almost 3 weeks now from our vacation. It is time to stop and SLOW DOWN! I am ready for some relaxation. I am so far behind in bloggy land.... I have a TON of posts I would like to share.
First things first....
How about we finish up the 10 rules of camping? LOL I was going to post one each day. BUT HEY totally got derailed.
Rule #2 - If you have an only child.... it is best to NOT let them take a friend for more than a couple of days. They are used to being by themselves, thus taking someone else, only spoils their alone time that they are used to....
and can make for some ugly words and melt downs.
Rule # 3 - When children are involved.... don't give an inch... they will take a mile.
not going to elaborate on this one, for fear of getting another migraine over it...
Rule #4 - Be prepared. Pack all you need ahead of time. Whatever you do... DO NOT try to go to a walmart near the lake on the 1st of the month, that falls on a friday preceding a holiday weekend just because you forgot some silly little something.
There were some amazing people though... but I was kind of scared and made the girls stay close!
Rule #5 - Refer back to Rule #4 Be prepared. Take all alcohol that you may need. Take extra. Take even more extra. Showing up at the liquior store at 8:50pm on Saturday night before a holiday.... the crazy people are out.
Yes, I know, this included me, as I was also out at the liquior store at this time.
Rule #6 - When your child yells MOM! - It's a good idea to turn around slowly to see what is behind you.... Phew! Only a racoon.....
Rule # 7 - When your child hears a noise.... DO NOT DISMISS IT! We got armadillo attacked EVERYNIGHT!
Rule # 8 - Take the pets.... they enjoy camping also. I couldn't IMAGINE leaving the blind ol' thing behind. He would be heart broken!
Rule # 9 - when trying to relax... be aware of your surroundings.
The last night we were there, everyone else was in bed. I was trying to cool down from things involving rules 2,3 & 7..... Mr Racoon decided to come sit in the chair beside me. I think I may have tinkled in my panties when I saw him just sitting there.
Rule #10 - Refer back to previous post and Rule # 1. Have fun. You never know when it will be your last trip.
This ended up being our last trip, the truck and trailer sold.... within days of posting them, they were gone.
2 comments:
Armadillos!!!! I am laughing! (I have never seen an armadillo! We worry about grizzlies!)
We haven't taken friends camping yet...we've talked about it, but that's as far as it's gone...we go camping with FRIENDS who have kids - that's good enough...they have parents to intervene...and I don't think your reasoning is reserved for only children. We have two - and they are spoiled enough individually to be TWO only children, I'm sorry to say...
i've never been camping but you make it sounds so fun. lol.
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