Posted by annierose on June 26, 2005, at 19:01:13
My 11 year old went to overnight camp for the very first time today. She'll be back this Friday. She's testing the waters away from her nest, and I'm so proud that she has gotten this far. Last summer, she couldn't even imagine how kids could leave their homes ... willingly ... and head off to camp for adventures.
As soon as I got home, I went into her room and started cleaning. It felt so good to purge her room of clutter. I did ask her permission prior to my "mommy is on a cleaning binge, leave me alone for a few hours". When I walk past her room now, I smile for the accomplished task (well, I still haven't tackled her closet or dresser) and for the progress this year has brought for the both of us.
I can't wait to hear from her (and if I will hear from her). This camp does post random photos on their web site, so I'm hoping to catch a glimpse of her.
Now that I finished the cleaning, I feel a little sad. Maybe being in her room helped me feel connected to her a little longer. She is such a firecracker, the house will lose half of its energy source.
Anyone else have kids going to camp??
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