Cub Scout Camp Out

Ha! Yeah, yeah - I did it!

I actually had a great time...

So, you know camping is just not my thing. My parents were creatures of comfort and that's just the way it was - nice hotels at either the beach or the mountains. We DID spend a lot of time outdoors at the Lake - but again, we owned a nice house on the water...and because it was a house made of wood - I thought THAT was roughing it!

I enjoy being outdoors - just can't sleep there. ( OK - I can't sleep anywhere, really, but at least indoors I can stay awake in comfort!). Steven and the kids LOVE to go camping. I have even been known to go along a time or two... I just prefer nice hotels with maid service and a spa...

Luckily for me - the Girl Scouts have "Mommy and Me" weekends in nice cabins. They save the tent stuff for Daddy/Daughter weekends.

When I got the email saying the Cub Scouts were going for an overnight - BEFORE the Daddy got back - I just thought my head was going to pop off. MAN! No way was I going to let Bry miss out, but I SO didn't think I was up to it.

Well, apparently - I WAS. I didn't get lost getting us there. I got the tent up really quickly ( seriously? the only part I couldn't figure out and that the manufacturer did not include a diagram of was called a "guyline". Go figure...turns out it wasn't necessary either....HA!), I had everything we needed to be squared away, and I wasn't miserable...mostly ...

The boys had a ton of fun - they hiked and defended a "leprechaun" village. They learned flag etiquette, and helped cook our meals. We had a large campfire where they made yummy desserts, and the adults chatted while the boys played with Lumo Sticks....also,Bryan earned his "whittling chip" so that he can have a pocket knife at Camp-outs....( um yeah...we'll just see about that..).

The camping spot was just perfect and the day was gorgeous out....the only downside was the cold. And I mean, COLD, as in "Stupid Cold"....The day WAS really GORGEOUS - comfortable cool, not windy, tons of sun,Fall smells....but as soon as that sun went down? The clouds came in and the temperature dropped - quickly! I thought it was going to be perfect sleeping temperature - you know how I LOVE the cold!

Wrong. wrong, wrong, wrong......THIS cold was not good - the sleeping bag was broken, so it wasn't much help -I ended up in thermals, sweats, 2 prs of socks, 3 shirts ( 1 thermal), my jacket, AND wrapped in a fleece blanket -and I COULD NOT get warm enough to fall asleep. Also, the tent was not cool weather rated - so while it was getting wet outside? We were getting wet inside 'cause our body heat was turning to moisture and making everything damp...

I think it was the MOST miserable, sleepless night of my life. I was so grateful when morning came so we could get up. Bryan got woke up by the big boys outside and some of the other campers, but apparently the people near us didn't appreciate US being up, I guess...

Whatever. Turns out "Perfect" Scout Mom's aren't morning people, it would seem. Maybe they just needed coffee - who knows? I was just smug in my knowledge that I was in a pretty good mood, while THEY were not...Guess they are not better at this than me after all...:D

The Scout leaders made pancakes for breakfast, we all packed up , then it was time for devotional and home.

We had a great time, but we were ready to go!

Bryan's Scout leader, who is just precious, wants to do one for our Den in the Spring, with Dad's and "comfort" items - Oh YEAH! With comfort items and my own personal cuddle-buddy - I can't wait!!