We packed almost all the the items from his list. It was a good time to explain what "toiletries" are. Jon & I wrote notes to slip into his bag to help offset any homesickness. We packed a few energy bars, apples, & nuts just in case the camp food wasn't working for him. Actually, he voluntarily gave up his food supply once at camp because they were told they'd get in trouble if they had any food. They were also told stories of how some kids snuck brownies into the cabins and ate them. They didn't get all the crumbs off their lips so mice crawled on them during the night to eat them off. NICE!!! FYI: I had double bagged the food and didn't see any harm having it zipped in his rolling bag, but whatever.
Here are his pictures and lovely video of squid dissection :)
Ropes Course - I didn't know if he would do this or not because he is VERY afraid of heights. This was the milder course of the two, but he did it and had a good experience.
The principle published daily updates on the school website reassuring us that the food was good and it wasn't too cold and they were busy with great activities. I was still anxious to pick him up Wednesday morning. I had to keep my sunglasses on because I kept tearing up. I really missed him while he was away. James adds such a stable, soothing influence in our home.
I wanted to hear all about his trip, so we went out to lunch to Chick-fil-a. That's when I got to see all of his squid dissection videos - GROSS!!!
He's come a LONG way. When he was in first grade and they were going to dissect frogs, James brought home the permission slip and asked me to check the box that said, "my child does NOT have my permission to participate." It's quite obvious that James is not going to be a doctor. He gets grossed out talking about the functions of body organs. Love you anyway, son.
Cute post. I didn't watch the video. The pictures said enough.
ReplyDeleteGlad he had a good time. :)
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