We bought our camping tent in June and FINALLY found a free Friday to "go camping." We tried to make this camping adventure as much like the real deal as we could from our backyard.
I had to put my BIG patient cap on during the day on Friday. Jack was SO excited about camping. He asked a billion questions (most questions were repeat questions) about this camp out. After repeating myself ALL day, I just had to remind myself that all kids act this way when they "just can't wait." It truly was very cute, even though, I thought I would die if I had to answer another camping question. =)
Our first activity was going on a small hike in a wooded area near our house. (Remember, I tried to keep this as much like real camping as possible.) We had to find sticks to use to roast our hotdogs and marshmallows on. Jack and Lauren loved searching for their perfect roasting stick.
Jack thought this stick was great....we had to break the news to him that it was way too BIG.
Lauren was thrilled when she found her stick.
Walking out of the woods with 4 sticks.
Here is our ghetto campfire, but whatever works, right? The kids enjoyed getting it ready.
After the fire was started...camping chairs around the fire.
Let's make some dinner! Here is Jack roasting his hotdog.
Next thing I know, Jack is eating his dog right off the stick. So much for buns and condiments. He showed me that he truly understood what camping was all about with this move!
Lauren followed her brother's lead with dinner. It made clean-up a lot easier with out utensils and plates.
Next, it was time to set up the tent. Jason found this tent at Costco. It was the biggest tent I had ever seen. It will easily fit our entire family when we all go camping. The kids had to be very patient as we set up the tent. After a few tears and a promise of a bike ride, the tent finally was set up.
I told you it was BIG!!!!
Peeking out of the tent....it doesn't get much better than that.
Roasting marshmallows....I have to say, I was really nervous one of the kids would run into the bbq, but they did a great job staying away from it.
SMORES!!! Lauren only ate about 1/4 of this huge smore.
Jack got all of his smore down without any problems...but, after he roasted his next marshmallow he thought Mommy should eat it. Oh darn, twist my arm...
Just before bedtime...
Jack insisted on the entire family camping out together, BUT Lauren wouldn't even think of it. She wouldn't even climb in the sleeping bag. So, Jack and Daddy were the only campers this time. Jack did mention that next time it would be "Jack and Mommy camping out and Daddy and Lauren inside the house."
Here is the inside of the tent before Jason and Jack got in. They brought Candyland, Go Fish and UNO in with them. After a few games, it was off to bed!
Jason and I had a bet whether or not Jack would make it all night. I didn't think Jack would sleep in the tent, because the times that Jason has been gone overnight, I would ask Jack to sleep in my bed. And everytime, he would say no way! What I forgot about Jack when I took this bet with Jason was, his sense of adventure and fun AND his indepedence. So, yes, I lost the bet, and Jack and Jason made it until 6:15 this morning. When I came downstairs to greet them this morning the first words out of Jack's mouth were, "Can I take my nap in there today too?" I think we have a little camper on our hands now! Now we just have to work on Lauren!
I had to put my BIG patient cap on during the day on Friday. Jack was SO excited about camping. He asked a billion questions (most questions were repeat questions) about this camp out. After repeating myself ALL day, I just had to remind myself that all kids act this way when they "just can't wait." It truly was very cute, even though, I thought I would die if I had to answer another camping question. =)
Our first activity was going on a small hike in a wooded area near our house. (Remember, I tried to keep this as much like real camping as possible.) We had to find sticks to use to roast our hotdogs and marshmallows on. Jack and Lauren loved searching for their perfect roasting stick.
Jack thought this stick was great....we had to break the news to him that it was way too BIG.
Lauren was thrilled when she found her stick.
Walking out of the woods with 4 sticks.Here is our ghetto campfire, but whatever works, right? The kids enjoyed getting it ready.After the fire was started...camping chairs around the fire.
Let's make some dinner! Here is Jack roasting his hotdog.Next thing I know, Jack is eating his dog right off the stick. So much for buns and condiments. He showed me that he truly understood what camping was all about with this move!
Lauren followed her brother's lead with dinner. It made clean-up a lot easier with out utensils and plates.
Next, it was time to set up the tent. Jason found this tent at Costco. It was the biggest tent I had ever seen. It will easily fit our entire family when we all go camping. The kids had to be very patient as we set up the tent. After a few tears and a promise of a bike ride, the tent finally was set up.I told you it was BIG!!!!Peeking out of the tent....it doesn't get much better than that.
Roasting marshmallows....I have to say, I was really nervous one of the kids would run into the bbq, but they did a great job staying away from it.SMORES!!! Lauren only ate about 1/4 of this huge smore.Jack got all of his smore down without any problems...but, after he roasted his next marshmallow he thought Mommy should eat it. Oh darn, twist my arm...
Just before bedtime...Jack insisted on the entire family camping out together, BUT Lauren wouldn't even think of it. She wouldn't even climb in the sleeping bag. So, Jack and Daddy were the only campers this time. Jack did mention that next time it would be "Jack and Mommy camping out and Daddy and Lauren inside the house."Here is the inside of the tent before Jason and Jack got in. They brought Candyland, Go Fish and UNO in with them. After a few games, it was off to bed!Jason and I had a bet whether or not Jack would make it all night. I didn't think Jack would sleep in the tent, because the times that Jason has been gone overnight, I would ask Jack to sleep in my bed. And everytime, he would say no way! What I forgot about Jack when I took this bet with Jason was, his sense of adventure and fun AND his indepedence. So, yes, I lost the bet, and Jack and Jason made it until 6:15 this morning. When I came downstairs to greet them this morning the first words out of Jack's mouth were, "Can I take my nap in there today too?" I think we have a little camper on our hands now! Now we just have to work on Lauren!
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