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goldenflower · Jul 6th, 2009, 10:14 PM

Originally Posted by Mid-

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Ah, thank you, goldenflower. My husband left a voice message today with the counselor but they didn't get back to us. They didn't when I first called either. Everything seems slow there. Our son probably will not extend his stay and we will get him this coming Saturday, so no time for a care package, but I will send his dog's pics with our card tomorrow. Four more days...

That's not too far away, and it will go fast. I hope you do hear from the counselor or director still, though.

ssc - Love your daughter's text message! Typical pre-teen, huh? But at least she said "goodnight" to her mom, as she is supposed to.

Bichon Lover · Jul 6th, 2009, 10:27 PM

Originally Posted by kroquet

Come on Bichon, I'll put them on to cook!!!

I'm on my way! Still truckin'

I think I'm buckin' head winds

boxermom · Jul 6th, 2009, 10:43 PM

Hi Beth! I don't get in here regularly either, but they all welcome everyone, so no worries. BV is a very easy group to blend with, one of the reasons I love it here, in addition to loving the bags, of course.

BTW, another topic: I'll be helping out with the grandchildren first half of August (not sure of dates yet) in McLean, VA, and I'm hoping there are some DC area people who might want to meet for lunch and a BV store visit at Tyson's Galleria for part of a day. Maybe I should post elsewhere? I think LLANeedle lives near there, and I believe some others do also.

LLANeedle · Jul 7th, 2009, 05:21 AM

boxermom, I'm just north of Baltimore, my purse lovin dd is in DC and I think Kathy K is too.

beth001 · Jul 7th, 2009, 01:02 PM

To the moms of kids at sleepaway camp... Hang in There! Most of the time (obviously not always) kids really are okay! They only feel homesick or lonely or sad when they are given time to stop and think about it, like when they have mandated time to write home, or the few minutes before they fall asleep at night. The rest of the time, they are just too busy and happy with all of their activities and new friends. When my oldest daughter first went to sleepaway camp, she wrote me horrible letters that said things like "YOU HAVE 2 DAYS TO COME PICK ME UP FROM HERE, I HATE IT!" Of course I was a wreck, calling the camp, demanding to speak with counselors, unit heads, etc. Know what? In the two days it took for that letter to reach me, she had grown accustomed to camp, had made friends, and was just fine. She even stayed beyond the first possible date to leave -- and chose to go back to camp for summers after that! The only other time she was unhappy was after a visiting day. We arrived and for the first two hours she ran us all over camp, enthusiastically showing us everything, introducing us to her counselors and new friends. Then as time for us to leave grew near, she got nasty and cranky, and by the end of the afternoon, she was in the backseat of the car sobbing her eyes out, wanting to come home. A day later? Happy as a clam once again. With her, we learned it was the transitions that messed her up. And this is the girl who went on to WORK at camp later on in her life! So, while I can't guarantee you that everything is okay, in all probability, it is!

boxermom · Jul 7th, 2009, 04:03 PM

Originally Posted by LLANeedle

boxermom, I'm just north of Baltimore, my purse lovin dd is in DC and I think Kathy K is too.

Super! As the time gets closer and I know when we'll be there maybe we can all agree on a day for lunch and a little browsing/shopping

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ssc0619 · Jul 7th, 2009, 04:49 PM

Originally Posted by beth001

To the moms of kids at sleepaway camp... Hang in There! Most of the time (obviously not always) kids really are okay! They only feel homesick or lonely or sad when they are given time to stop and think about it, like when they have mandated time to write home, or the few minutes before they fall asleep at night.

Beth,

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experiences. I know you are right!! I couldn't stop laughing about your daughter saying you had two days to come pick her up!! I know it wasn't funny at the time, but what a hoot!

Mid- · Jul 7th, 2009, 08:30 PM

goldenflower, ssc, beth, and all you ladies, I really really REALLY appreciate your insightful stories and kind support, it's a tremendous help for me, thank you!!

We got to speak with our son and the camp director today and yes, you were indeed right. Our son is fine (more than fine actually) and will stay there for two more weeks, and we'll be visiting him this Sunday with his dog and care package. I won't bore you with my constant whining any more, I promise.

Thank you!!

Now, boxermom, Tyson's Galleria is just 3.5 hours away for me.

Please keep us posted!!

ssc0619 · Jul 7th, 2009, 08:43 PM

mid--I've been on pins and needles today thinking about you! I am so happy that your son is fine and obviously liking it! We mothers are just programmed to worry!

goldenflower · Jul 7th, 2009, 09:20 PM

Mid- , I am really glad to hear that you were able to speak to your son and hear that all is well!! I wasn't at all bored with you sharing your worries and I am so glad you were able to let others help during a hard time for you. I completely understand a parent having anxiety when their child is away. It's hard to feel like you don't have any control. I'm excited for your son and you that he's enjoying camp and wants to stay 2 more weeks! I hope the visit this weekend goes well. Please let us know!

beth - I went through something similar with my younger daughter sending these terribly plaintive letters home, begging us to come and get her. Every day I was a bundle of nerves, worrying if we were doing the right thing by having her stay there, and I felt like the worst parent in the world. In the end, I didn't feel much better because though she made it through the two weeks, it didn't end up being as positive of an experience as we'd hoped. She'd had several other very positive camp experiences before that summer so I believe it was just some problems with that particular camp. Thanks for sharing the story about your daughter - though I know it had to have been very hard for you at the time, it's a cute story. :)

beth001 · Jul 8th, 2009, 11:39 AM

So, what's everyone up to this fine morning? I teach 2nd grade, so I'm off for the summer. I have a BOATLOAD of summer vacation To-Do's, but without deadlines, I am a slacker. I have a haircut scheduled for 2:45 this afternoon, and I'm gym'd out (preparing for my first ever 1/2 Marathon in late Oct., some running, mostly walking, but that's another story), so I am in the middle of cleaning out the upstairs bathroom today! There's crap in there from 21 years ago, when we first moved into the house with an 18-month old. Now, its the kids' bathroom, and it is a DISGUSTING MESS. I've already hauled out one huge black garbage bag and just brought another one upstairs, but I had to take a little internet break, LOL.

ssc0619 · Jul 8th, 2009, 01:11 PM

Originally Posted by beth001

So, what's everyone up to this fine morning? I teach 2nd grade, so I'm off for the summer. I have a BOATLOAD of summer vacation To-Do's, but without deadlines, I am a slacker. I have a haircut scheduled for 2:45 this afternoon, and I'm gym'd out (preparing for my first ever 1/2 Marathon in late Oct., some running, mostly walking, but that's another story), so I am in the middle of cleaning out the upstairs bathroom today! There's crap in there from 21 years ago, when we first moved into the house with an 18-month old. Now, its the kids' bathroom, and it is a DISGUSTING MESS. I've already hauled out one huge black garbage bag and just brought another one upstairs, but I had to take a little internet break, LOL.

Off to DC to pick up dd from camp (pick up is Thursday morning). Then we are vacationing in DC for 5 days. I am worried that it will be hot because where I live in NY it hasn't even been in the 80's yet!!!

boxermom · Jul 8th, 2009, 01:39 PM

Mid-, that would be awesome! I'll stay on it and talk more about a date as soon as I know.

Our boys were always too involved with summer sports to go away to camps, except for some scouting things and dads went with on those. It sounds like a rite of passage for many youngsters. Parents always worry, no matter how old the kids are!

bags4fun · Jul 8th, 2009, 03:46 PM

Originally Posted by beth001

So, what's everyone up to this fine morning? I teach 2nd grade, so I'm off for the summer. I have a BOATLOAD of summer vacation To-Do's, but without deadlines, I am a slacker. I have a haircut scheduled for 2:45 this afternoon, and I'm gym'd out (preparing for my first ever 1/2 Marathon in late Oct., some running, mostly walking, but that's another story), so I am in the middle of cleaning out the upstairs bathroom today! There's crap in there from 21 years ago, when we first moved into the house with an 18-month old. Now, its the kids' bathroom, and it is a DISGUSTING MESS. I've already hauled out one huge black garbage bag and just brought another one upstairs, but I had to take a little internet break, LOL.

ughhhhhh, that reminds me of what I should be doing today!

LLANeedle · Jul 8th, 2009, 04:36 PM

Midplease, you're not whining or boring us at all. Those of us who have been in your shoes know exactly how you feel and I hope we were able to properly support you. Believe me, one day soon enough you'll look back on this summer and smile at how easy sending your son to camp was compared to letting him drive alone for the first time. Now that was tough for me! And all those teen issues that keep us moms awake at night....camp seemed safe and easy in comparison. You wait, as summer approaches next year you might be counting the days till camp begins with great anticipation instead of dread.

Jul 7th, 2009, 01:02 PM	#2000
beth001 Purse Slut Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Western NY Posts: 2,453	To the moms of kids at sleepaway camp... Hang in There! Most of the time (obviously not always) kids really are okay! They only feel homesick or lonely or sad when they are given time to stop and think about it, like when they have mandated time to write home, or the few minutes before they fall asleep at night. The rest of the time, they are just too busy and happy with all of their activities and new friends. When my oldest daughter first went to sleepaway camp, she wrote me horrible letters that said things like "YOU HAVE 2 DAYS TO COME PICK ME UP FROM HERE, I HATE IT!" Of course I was a wreck, calling the camp, demanding to speak with counselors, unit heads, etc. Know what? In the two days it took for that letter to reach me, she had grown accustomed to camp, had made friends, and was just fine. She even stayed beyond the first possible date to leave -- and chose to go back to camp for summers after that! The only other time she was unhappy was after a visiting day. We arrived and for the first two hours she ran us all over camp, enthusiastically showing us everything, introducing us to her counselors and new friends. Then as time for us to leave grew near, she got nasty and cranky, and by the end of the afternoon, she was in the backseat of the car sobbing her eyes out, wanting to come home. A day later? Happy as a clam once again. With her, we learned it was the transitions that messed her up. And this is the girl who went on to WORK at camp later on in her life! So, while I can't guarantee you that everything is okay, in all probability, it is!
	__________________ What a girl wants... what a girl needs...? First Half-Marathon 10/25/09! Ran & walked, finished in 3:09. Thinking about extravagant silk shawls and scarves... LV and Hermes.

Jul 7th, 2009, 08:30 PM	#2003
Mid- ありがとう Joined: Mar 2007 Location: ottone~chocolate heaven Posts: 3,559	goldenflower, ssc, beth, and all you ladies, I really really REALLY appreciate your insightful stories and kind support, it's a tremendous help for me, thank you!! We got to speak with our son and the camp director today and yes, you were indeed right. Our son is fine (more than fine actually) and will stay there for two more weeks, and we'll be visiting him this Sunday with his dog and care package. I won't bore you with my constant whining any more, I promise.Thank you!! Now, boxermom, Tyson's Galleria is just 3.5 hours away for me. Please keep us posted!!
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Jul 7th, 2009, 09:20 PM	#2005
goldenflower Member Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,497	Mid- , I am really glad to hear that you were able to speak to your son and hear that all is well!! I wasn't at all bored with you sharing your worries and I am so glad you were able to let others help during a hard time for you. I completely understand a parent having anxiety when their child is away. It's hard to feel like you don't have any control. I'm excited for your son and you that he's enjoying camp and wants to stay 2 more weeks! I hope the visit this weekend goes well. Please let us know! beth - I went through something similar with my younger daughter sending these terribly plaintive letters home, begging us to come and get her. Every day I was a bundle of nerves, worrying if we were doing the right thing by having her stay there, and I felt like the worst parent in the world. In the end, I didn't feel much better because though she made it through the two weeks, it didn't end up being as positive of an experience as we'd hoped. She'd had several other very positive camp experiences before that summer so I believe it was just some problems with that particular camp. Thanks for sharing the story about your daughter - though I know it had to have been very hard for you at the time, it's a cute story. :)
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Jul 8th, 2009, 11:39 AM	#2006
beth001 Purse Slut Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Western NY Posts: 2,453	So, what's everyone up to this fine morning? I teach 2nd grade, so I'm off for the summer. I have a BOATLOAD of summer vacation To-Do's, but without deadlines, I am a slacker. I have a haircut scheduled for 2:45 this afternoon, and I'm gym'd out (preparing for my first ever 1/2 Marathon in late Oct., some running, mostly walking, but that's another story), so I am in the middle of cleaning out the upstairs bathroom today! There's crap in there from 21 years ago, when we first moved into the house with an 18-month old. Now, its the kids' bathroom, and it is a DISGUSTING MESS. I've already hauled out one huge black garbage bag and just brought another one upstairs, but I had to take a little internet break, LOL.
	__________________ What a girl wants... what a girl needs...? First Half-Marathon 10/25/09! Ran & walked, finished in 3:09. Thinking about extravagant silk shawls and scarves... LV and Hermes.

Jul 6th, 2009, 10:43 PM	#1998
boxermom Member Joined: Aug 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 13,688	Hi Beth! I don't get in here regularly either, but they all welcome everyone, so no worries. BV is a very easy group to blend with, one of the reasons I love it here, in addition to loving the bags, of course. BTW, another topic: I'll be helping out with the grandchildren first half of August (not sure of dates yet) in McLean, VA, and I'm hoping there are some DC area people who might want to meet for lunch and a BV store visit at Tyson's Galleria for part of a day. Maybe I should post elsewhere? I think LLANeedle lives near there, and I believe some others do also.

Jul 7th, 2009, 05:21 AM	#1999
LLANeedle Member Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,445	boxermom, I'm just north of Baltimore, my purse lovin dd is in DC and I think Kathy K is too.

Jul 7th, 2009, 08:43 PM	#2004
ssc0619 Some 'Splainin to Do Joined: Mar 2009 Location: New York Posts: 5,974	mid--I've been on pins and needles today thinking about you! I am so happy that your son is fine and obviously liking it! We mothers are just programmed to worry!

Jul 8th, 2009, 01:39 PM	#2008
boxermom Member Joined: Aug 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 13,688	Mid-, that would be awesome! I'll stay on it and talk more about a date as soon as I know. Our boys were always too involved with summer sports to go away to camps, except for some scouting things and dads went with on those. It sounds like a rite of passage for many youngsters. Parents always worry, no matter how old the kids are!

Jul 8th, 2009, 04:36 PM	#2010
LLANeedle Member Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,445	Midplease, you're not whining or boring us at all. Those of us who have been in your shoes know exactly how you feel and I hope we were able to properly support you. Believe me, one day soon enough you'll look back on this summer and smile at how easy sending your son to camp was compared to letting him drive alone for the first time. Now that was tough for me! And all those teen issues that keep us moms awake at night....camp seemed safe and easy in comparison. You wait, as summer approaches next year you might be counting the days till camp begins with great anticipation instead of dread.

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