Monday, August 6, 2007

I think I'll ramble on forever...

First of all, what in the world makes people so grumpy and angry at the Commissary? I'll just throw that question out to all you mil-spouses. I mean, yes, it's crowded. Yes, the lines are long. But, have you compared the food prices to your local grocery store? It's insane crazy some of the deals you can get at the commissary. So, everybody needs to chill out. There, I got that off my chest. I feel better now.

Next, a few of you were wondering what the going rate for the tooth fairy was these days. Well, in my house, she brings $2.00 per tooth. Which when you add it all up over the years, across a whole mouth of teeth, kids are making out way better these days than they did when I was a kid. So, with a newly acquired $4.00 in his wallet, $10.00 in birthday money, and a month's worth of allowance, Collin was dying to go to Target the morning after the tooth fairy visited. He bought a Nintendogs game, which by the way is the cutest game ever. I totally want to go buy myself a pink nintendo DS and get it, but I'll control myself. Also, he bought a Cars playhouse. Now it actually does look like a Cars marketing promo room...



He's loving the playhouse, and even dragged it into mom and dad's room last night to sleep in. However, he didn't really sleep in it. He ended up sleeping way over on daddy's side, giving him about 5 inches of space in his king size bed. Why in the world was he doing that you might ask? Well, because we dropped the other two off at summer camp last night.

To get to this camp is incredible. It truly is out in the middle of nowhere. There was a quick orientation for the parents, and then the parents were "outta there". Except of course for me and D. I actually stood there nearly in tears and asked one of the counselors if they were going to "take care" of my boys. He had a look on his face like "you are one crazy mom." But, seriously, this is a big step for me, and I'm not taking it very well. I'm freaking out actually. They don't come back until Friday. So, Collin and I are just trying to make it without the others without crying all the time. Which, considering that we went to the commissary, it's kind of difficult.




Of course, Theron wouldn't let us take a picture of him, but my faithful Shane stood there and smiled for me! At least I can still count on him.



I keep thinking, of course if something happened, the camp would call me. Of course they would, wouldn't they? It's a Christian camp, so hopefully the other kids will be nice. So, send good and comforting thoughts my way. I know that they're just entering their place in the world, and I need to let that happen. They are well in the care of their Heavenly Father. I know they are. I just need to be better at not worrying.

Well, I think that was a long enough post for you to read. Until next time...which might be Friday when I get those boys back under this roof where they belong!

10 comments:

Wendy said...

WOW! Those beds and mattresses look sooooo Comfy!!! I remember those good old camp days. Some of my best memories. They were sooo fun!! Your boys are fine. Don't you worry, and yes, they WILL call you if something happens. So smile. Um, Theron's already been out in the wilderness. He was fine. There are in cozy cabins here friend!

Janice said...

I don't think I would ever stop worrying about my kids either. I get a little nervous leaving my kids overnight with my parents. I can only imagine what a nervous wreck I'd be sending them off to camp - or College! But I know Shane and Theron are going to have a blast! I worked in a camp one summer and it was a great experience - your boys will love it! What does Collin think of not having his two older brothers around?

A.K. said...

they will be great- just think if u can have your husband away for a whole year- you can definitely make a week without your boys- Camp is very safe and the boys will have a blast- it also will make them appreciate you more when they get back!

i hear ya on the commissary- its my time to think and relax- i just go knowing its gonna take part of the afternoon- speaking of that- gotta get there later today!

Lori - Queen of Dirty Laundry said...

Bless your heart, I know exactly what you're going through! Hopefully the week will fly by!

And regarding the commissary, I don't know why people have to be all cranky and rude, ANYWHERE! I just don't get it.

Megan said...

I always had great camp experiences, and I'm sure your boys will too! They'll hang out with very nice kids, and I'm sure enjoy some special praise and worship time that could only happen at camp. The worst that will happen is they'll come back with a new one of those things boys do to gross people out (you know, like noises with armpits, but grosser.)

:)

Susie PSU said...

I'd almost KILL to have a commissary here. Living on the economy kinda sucks when you aren't used to it. Have you gone to Peterson's new one yet?
The boys will be fine. I used to work at a summer camp. After the boys come home, I'll tell you about it!

txswordmaker said...

Wow! You had 17 visitors so far today and I had 6...4 of which were me.

Shana-Lynn said...

Kristen I had tried to read this post like 4 times and everytime I sit down to read it my daughter drags me away. I guess I spend too much time reading blogs in her eyes.

I totally dread the day I send Aubree off to camp. I worry about everything little thing now, what will that be like.

Susie PSU said...

well, how was camp?!?!?

Stacy said...

AWW- Can't wait to hear if they had a good tome or if you made it through the week! Where was the camp? Can't wait to hear all about it!