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\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll admit, I had to have my sunglasses on so she couldn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t see the tears! I pick her up at 3:30, so it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s a long day (for both of us!)<\/p>\n
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 \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Alligator Farm\u00e2\u20ac\u009d. They\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll be in the river, in the intracoastal waterway, YMCA pool, the beach! I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m very proud of her because she went into this camp by herself, not knowing anyone. I can\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t wait to hear all about it!<\/p>\n
**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 \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Mom, I had a great time!!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d This is going to be SOME week!!<\/p>\n
Also, we got our July DTC Secret Pal present today! Look at this adorable Chinese baby doll!!! She\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s a rag doll, so Lainey should enjoy plenty of good hugging and squeezing. And, it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s washable (how great is that?!). Thanks, SP!!<\/p>\n
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