“Watch this!”

Posted byNatalie King

Today was nonstop fun. It was a little chilly, but sunny and clear and we were busy! We started the day picking raspberries with Meghan. The entire camp is covered in berry bushes and they are ripe. 
After morning berry picking, the boys hung out with Katie while I tie dyed with the campers. 

After lunch, Augustus took a nap and Xander came with me around camp. He was a camp director while we went to activities to observe. We watched the dance class. We checked out the forts. We shot a few arrows at archery. 

Then we went to the warped wall. That turned in to him ninja-kicking the sign next to it. After doing that for a few minutes, he needed to go change into an all black outfit and find a ninja headband. After the wardrobe adjustment, we went back for more ninja kicking. I’ve read a million articles about the value of free play. My instinct is to plan things for the boys, so I have to remind myself that allowing him to guide us and use his imagination is so important. He said, “watch this” approximately 100 times and it was really fun. 

After ninja kicking, we ran through a puddle. Then we went to the sky chairs.

I had to lifeguard during the activity before dinner, so Xander went with Katie. Augustus was awake and they all played and also helped put the camper mail into mailboxes. When I got to dinner, Xander was making plans with Counselor Becca. I never figured out what they were up to, but I am thankful every day for wonderful staff who, even in the few quiet moments they aren’t with their campers, are willing to play with my kids. 


There was lots of singing and dancing at dinner tonight.

After dinner, Xander worked in the camp store and I hung out with Augustus. Often during the day, while Augustus naps, I get to spend big chunks of time doing fun things with Xander. So it’s nice to get one on one time with Augustus too.

We finished the day with Xander playing all camp game while Augustus took a bath and relaxed. Xander came home and took a bath. Both boys had a snack and then snuggled into bed. It’s still chilly and both were wrapped in blankets and warm and snug. A wonderful day!