It was a typical Tuesday at camp. The weather is gorgeous and camp life is so good. I think we’re still a little out of sorts without Katie, but Xander loves playing with the other staff and we are very lucky to have so many people to offer their attention and love.
Xander and Augustus got light sabers. I’m not sure I should have armed the toddlers, but so far, no one has gotten poked or stabbed, so we’re doing ok. Xander was SO excited to show Mary first thing this morning. She has been telling him the story of Star Wars all summer and he claims it’s his favorite movie (that he’s never seen). He was very happy to have a real light saber!
After breakfast, Xander, Augustus and Liv hung out while I got a little work done first thing. After lunch, we all headed to the beach for the beach party (today it included light sabers).
After the beach party, there was an all camp game that involved a lot of running and chasing, and Xander was very excited to play. Augustus helped for a little while and that was fun.
Before dinner, we went into the staff house to put in a load of laundry and the staff who were on break were so quick to play with and give undivided attention to my kids. Staff have one hour off in the morning and one hour off in the afternoon- otherwise they are with campers 22 hours a day! So for them to jump up and play with my kids during their precious time off is pretty impressive. They are so super wonderful!
Tonight is the campfire and Xander happily went with Mary to make a s’more and watch the counselor show. When he returned, he was triumphant and happy. So when he burst into tears in the bathtub and said, “I didn’t get a s’more!” I knew that there was something wrong with that story. I also knew, without hesitation, that every staff member there would have made him a million s’mores. Upon further questioning, he said, “Mary asked if I wanted one and I said no, but I just changed my mind right now.” So after his bath I made him one in the microwave, which was a good compromise.
A good day.
