Camping was a lot of fun and relaxing. We camp in a pop-up. We gave up tent camping a few years back. The frustration of shoving the tent back into the little bag along with our popped air mattress thanks to rocks under the tent were the last straw! We are looking forward to our camping vacation this summer at a state park. Jay-R loved that he could get dirty while camping and of course, he loved the S'mores. Next time he eats them when we are camping, he won't have to deal with the after effects of sugar and 15 cavities. (He is so cooperative with dental care now!)
On another note, my transition back to work is going okay. He had 2 great days at school and a fun day with my parents. We experienced our first issue of racial prejudice, though. Ashleigh was crawling in the tunnels at the McDonald's playplace with Jay-R and her cousin E when a young boy she guessed to be 6 pushed Jay-R out of the way and said, "Move it black boy." Ashleigh said she looked at that boy and said, "You better be quiet." He didn't say another word, she said. No one better mess with her brother! I'm doing okay with the transition. It feels good to be back to work doing the job I love. I shared my Philippines trip with the residents Friday. I really do love working in long term care. It's hard not having as much time with my children but Jay-R understands that Mommy and Daddy always come back for him. Being with other family members is allowing him a chance to grow closer to other family. Being at school is helping with his independence, social skills, academic skills, and preparing him for that transition to kindergarten in the fall. I've been praying a lot and I know God is helping us all with this adjustment. Jay-R prayed for all his family members tonight and told me he loves his big family. I was so worried he would be mad at me or go back into meltdown modes when I went back to work. We haven't experienced any of that and I am so thankful for that!
4 comments:
I'm glad to hear that Jay-R is adjusting so well to your going back to work. Your camping trip looked like a blast. We love camping as well but are still using our tent and air mattresses. We plan to upgrade to something a little better when our child comes home. I loved camping as a child and I'd love my child to have the same experiences. I hope that you guys have more camping trips planned for the summer as you kids really seem to enjoy them, especially the smores!
I do miss tent camping sometimes but my husband says never again! When our daughter gets a little older, we figure she might enjoy having some friends come along and use the tent. Camping is great family time.
love the pics. looks like a fun time was had by all. your daughter sounds like a wonderful older sister.
Ashleigh, when that boy in the Mc. slide said that you should have said hes not black he's phillipno( however you spell it!!)
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