Camps

This past week both Daniel and Emily had camps.

Daniel had tennis camp in the mornings. You have to be nine to attend, so he has been waiting two years to be able to go! He learned a lot and had fun with a few of the kids. He also got to drink Gatorade since it was so hot, which was a first, and a favorite! Each day the coaches watched for particular behaviors and prizes were given at the end of each day to one child in each group. On Tuesday, Daniel won the prize for Listening for his group and got a gift card for a free hair cut (at the place where we go already, too!) Friday the prizes were for things like "Most Improved." Daniel won the top prize of the week, for Sportsmanship, and got a $20 gift card to Dick's Sporting Goods. Eddie had the red-eye home from Alaska the night before so he was able to be there on Friday, so we both got to watch him play and receive the award. Our eyes got leaky.

Emily had an all day science camp taught by the public school teacher of one of her friends. They attended together, and enjoyed each other's company as well as the activities each day. Each day Emily would tell us about the things they made and did in the car, and at home she would show us how to do some of the things, like making duck calls out of straws. It was neat to see her so excited and happy. The family had three dogs, so Emily also enjoyed petting them every day. The treats -- brownies, cookies, Rice Krispie treats, etc. -- weren't bad either.

Daniel and Emily are rarely apart so it was neat to see them get to do their own thing and then tell each other about it.

I spent mornings (while both were in camp) at the library working on my science class for this year. I put together notebooks for the kids, make quizzes and final exams, and note cards for review games. It is a load off my mind to have that done!