Son#1 and Dear Hubby returned from Boy Scout Camp yesterday afternoon. They had been gone a week. It was really a great experience for them both. Son#1 tends to be a loner most of the time, preferring the company of books over people but he really mixed well with the other kids.
Their sleeping quarters were simple tents. Think M*A*S*H, minus the distillery. The adult leaders gave out gag awards ("Johnny Come Lately", Messiest Tent, etc.). Son#1 and his bunk mate, Patrick, earned The Odd Couple Award. The Troop Leader said it was as if an imaginary line had been drawn down the middle of the tent and one half was very neat, the other very messy. Son#1's side was the Felix side. (That's the neat side for those of you unfamiliar with the Broadway play, the movie, or the early 70's TV sitcom.) The prize was a pair of mismatched socks. Son#1 was thrilled. I'm frequently fussing at him because he shuffles his feet when he walks without shoes and therefore wears holes in the heels of his socks. These are his offical hanging-around-the-house socks so he can skate around on the tile floors (a la "Risky Business") all he wants.
He earned two merit badges: first aid and pottery. Most of the other kids earned their swimming merit badge, but Son#1 isn't a great swimmer to begin with, plus he didn't like the lake because you can't see the bottom. He'll eventually have to earn the swimming badge, but he still has time. I should look into swim lessons for him. He's taken them in the past, but we don't have access to a pool so I'll have to join someplace - a local athletic club, or another community's pool (some neighborhoods will allow non-residents access to their pool for a fee). In any event, he'll eventually have to get comfortable with swimming in a lake. He enjoyed pottery though. He created a few pieces, including a cool dragon.
He had a great time, but I'm glad to have him home. We took him to Semolina's last night for his birthday dinner.
7 comments:
He is a most precious and sweet boy. I met Steve, too! Or did you know this already?
Happy, happy birthday!
Glad to hear everyone is safe and sound and had a great time.
yes, ~d, Dear Hubby told me you met Steve. Did you notice that Steve no longer has that new car smell? Apparently showering was not a priority for one of the kids who rode with them. I did roll the windows down, though so it no longer smells like something died in there. Hope you enjoyed the not-a-crawfish-boil.
Thanks, les, it's nice to have them back.
Oh, and why is there a huge blank space above today's post? It has to have something to do with the photo, but I usually don't have that problem when I post a pic. What'd I do wrong? Anyone?
dude-I see a pix. Kid in front of a tent.
LOVE u!
shrink the picture and then it'll move back up...
Glad the family is all back together and they boys had a great time! Maybe you can get some sleep now!
XOXO
thanks, Jules. I've always selected "medium" pic and it never jumped down before. I'll see if I can re-size it.
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