Our second full day and we’re settling in and trying to establish some routines. For the next 2 weeks, we are in pre camp, which is just me working on my own (I have SOMUCHTODO!) and with the lead staff. After that, we will have 2 full weeks of lifeguard and staff training, which will change things because our cook will start making meals and we will move to the dining hall (right now, I’m cooking for us), and because those days are SUPER busy for me. After those 2 weeks, actual camp will start and we will be able to have a set routine for the following 8 weeks. I’m looking forward to that, but until then, I’m trying to get the boys on somewhat of a schedule. 
Both boys were up by 6, so we had an early morning jam sesh, watched a little paw patrol and had some popcorn, read some books, and hung out in the camper before going over to the staff house for breakfast. Our camper has a small refrigerator and a small stove, but I am storing the majority of our food and doing all of the cooking in the main staff house because it’s a regular house with a full kitchen and it’s MUCH easier than trying to do all of that in a tiny camper.
After breakfast, we took a drive around camp, threw rocks, played with toys and tried to stay in the shade as it was 90 degrees today.
Xander took a break from driving to help Julia, Meghan and Amanda who were unloading the camp van and moving stuff around camp.
Right before lunchtime, Grandma Debbie arrived. I think we were all beside ourselves with joy. Grandma Debbie is Xander’s favorite person and I am thrilled to have the help!
More jeep driving, swimming in the pool, and trying to stay cool kept us busy.
After dinner, the sky got dark and the wind started blowing. A huge storm was on the way, so we ran around like crazy women trying to put away the jeep and stroller, pull in toys and get all the windows closed before the rain came.
A few years ago, every time the wind blew or a drop of rain fell, the whole area around the lake would lose power. The electric company has worked hard to take down trees and make improvements, although we still sometimes lose power. The wind was CRAZY and I was sure we would lose power tonight, but I wanted both boys to take a bath. I gave Gustus a super speedy bath (enough to wash off the sunscreen and sweat from such a hot day).
It is inevitable that when you are in the biggest hurry, a toddler will be in the opposite mood. His latest phrase is, “not yet”. As I hurried to peel off his sweaty clothes, I explained, “sometimes at camp, we lose power and it’s an ADVENTURE! So we have to hurry hurry hurry to get your bath done.” I don’t think he knew what in the world I was talking about, but he seemed captivated enough not to have a fit about being rushed along.
Both boys took baths and then the rain stopped and we didn’t lose power, and now I know we can complete bath time in 15 minutes if necessary.
It’s supposed to rain for the next 3 days, so send dry thoughts our way, because while the heat has been nearly unbearable, I can’t keep a toddler trapped in a camper for 3 days or we will all lose our minds!