This morning, Abbey began a 2-week Marine Science Camp through our local public school district. What is quite normal for a rising 6th grader in private/public school is very new to her! She was up at 6am, so I could get her to the bus stop at 7am. I sat in the truck and we waved to each other as the school bus drove off. I’ll admit, I had to have my sunglasses on so she couldn’t see the tears! I pick her up at 3:30, so it’s a long day (for both of us!)
This camp is so cool, she was very excited (though, she did report a few butterflies on the way to the bus today!). Mornings will be for classroom instruction, and afternoons for activities. She will experience so many new things! Kayaking, snorkeling, fishing, canoeing, shell identification and collecting, and a trip to a local attraction called “Alligator Farmâ€. They’ll be in the river, in the intracoastal waterway, YMCA pool, the beach! I’m very proud of her because she went into this camp by herself, not knowing anyone. I can’t wait to hear all about it!
**UPDATE: Randy picked Abbey up this afternoon. Oh my, the girl was absolutely glowing when she came in the door! First thing she said (before hugging the breath out of me) was “Mom, I had a great time!!†This is going to be SOME week!!
Also, we got our July DTC Secret Pal present today! Look at this adorable Chinese baby doll!!! She’s a rag doll, so Lainey should enjoy plenty of good hugging and squeezing. And, it’s washable (how great is that?!). Thanks, SP!!
June 25th, 2007 at 11:55 am
My goodness, how grown up she has become. Can’t wait to see you guys, Don’t forget to get rid of the pets, I have threaten Ron with divorce if I see them. Sorry!
June 25th, 2007 at 2:09 pm
That sounds like SO much fun!!!!I went to a marine biology camp in high school and it was a blast! I totally get the tears, though. THat will be me too. It just shows that you’re a great mom!!!!!
June 25th, 2007 at 2:54 pm
That sounds so fun! I agree. You are a great mom!
June 25th, 2007 at 3:01 pm
Wow !!! You both are growing up so much. I totally understand the tears, too. Why do you think I cried when you all got married?? My baby was grown and starting a new life. Sure some of the tears were out of happiness to be getting you as a new “daughter.” These “firsts” in the kids lives are amazing. Thank you for always sharing your thoughts and lives with me.
June 25th, 2007 at 4:36 pm
The doll is adorable! And I’m glad Abbey had such a good time. :-)
June 25th, 2007 at 11:32 pm
What a fun camp!! I’m glad she did well and had a great time! That always makes it easier for us mommies.
I love the doll…very cute!
June 27th, 2007 at 7:28 am
I for one am very relieved and thrilled that Abbey had a good time and loves camp!! She’s going to learn so much these 2 weeks and her granpa and I are so PROUD of her!!!!
All of the many gifts that Payton and Marley are showing are really nice…and the doll is adorable! It’s like Christmas almost every week at the Clark house!! I finished the China adoption book and learned a lot about the procedure, etc. It was really interesting!! Love, Mom