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Today campers arrive for our second teen week at camp.  The work week went well, and a lot was accomplished, but I think we’re all ready to have campers again.  Last night me and some helpers got the store/snackshop ready to run.  I have to say that I’ve been sadly disappointed with the company that we ordered stuff from for our store.  In the first place, NONE of it was here on time.  Once it did start arriving, after camp had already started, the orders were printed wrong, and so were unusable!  We finally got the imprinted waterbottles and will be selling those this week, but still no sign of the latte mugs that I was so excited about, and the sweatshirts were wrong and haven’t been replaced yet.  It’s been a disaster!!  I suppose it’s a learning experience, but the main thing that I have learned is to NEVER order from this company again!

Qade is bound to have fun this week.  His grandparents are coming up with their teen group as sponsors.  His Uncle James and Aunt Joy will be here too.  Let the spoiling commence!!  I happen to know that they are bringing black “Aussie” licorice and some vianna sausages just because Qade likes them.  Maybe if I’m a good mommy Qade will share some licorice with me!

Tomorrow I have to take Qade to town to get his shot.  It’s the MMR and I’m dreading this one.  I’ve read enough and been reasured by the nurses (Qade’s doc doesn’t cout, she was so rude aobut it when I asked her questions that I’m going to change his doctor!!) that this immunization is safe, but it still bothers me for some reason.  Besides that I’m sure it’s going to make Bubba unhappy for a couple days, and I hate to do that during camp, but this is really the last chance I’ll have before we head to Canada, and Stuart would like it done.  So, pray for me and Bubba tomorrow.  Maybe having the grandparents here will help counter the ill effects of the shot.

Y’all enjoy your week!

Well, last night I was pretty much out of steam.  Good thing it was Friday.  Yesterday Qade started to feel bad and he had a fever and just seemed miserable.  So we made it an early night for him.  I tried to stay up till Stu got back, but I figured he was tied up with some of the last minute camp issues.  Eventually I took my tired brain to bed, and slept pretty well last night.  Stu and I have switched sides in the bed.  He’s now sleeping on the ‘hilly’ side, just to help me get a more comfy night’s sleep.  Isn’t he the best?!  I sure think so!  Anyway, this morning, I still had a hard time getting up and I could tell by Bubba’s voice that he was still not feeling good.  Sure enough his temp was back up and he was miserable, poor baby!  I took him to our bed, which is usually fun and games, and he just laid there and cried.  I felt so bad for him.  He and I didn’t go down to camp for breakfast, so we didn’t see the campers off, but that’s okay.  We needed some rest time.  Qade, and I, took a mid morning nap in the big bed and he woke up feeling somewhat better.  He was still fussy, but he didn’t seem as hot and after a little bit even played some.   Good sign.  Stuart had to go to the new property with the guys this afternoon to do “stuff.”  I miss him.  Seems like it’s been hit and miss, more miss, as far as seeing each other this week.  Next week will be better I think.  At least we have a Dr. apt on Wednesday that we get to go to together.  I just hope poor Bubby get’s feeling better soon.  I hate it when he’s down.  Makes me feel pretty helpless.  Enjoy your weekend everyone!

Hi all, I had a great post all thought out in my brain earlier today, but just like Anne of Avonlea forgetting the speech she memorized for her students, I can’t remember a word of it.  So I’ll ramble for a bit to make up for it, then I’m going to bed.  I’m very very very very sleepy!  Camp is going great!  I’ve been having a good time in the General Store selling fun stuff and lots of sugar!  Yay for counselors who get to live with these kids hyped up on sugar and caffene.  Tonight was funtime and while I was a little nervous about it being pulled off, I thought the guys did a great job, and it was actually funny!  Yay for us!  The campers loved it too by the enthusiastic laughing and cheers that they participated in.

Qade is doing pretty well.  I’ve had some discipline issues with him the last couple days and that’s not fun, but I know I need to be consistent even when we’re out of “schedule” and not in our normal place.  He can have quite a temper, and we’ve got to help him nip that in the bud (butt?)  I still think for the fact that such a little guy has to adjust to a whole new place and a BUNCH of new people that he’s doing a great job!  This morning he took 2 steps by himself!!!  Daddy has been working with him, and he thinks it’s this terribly fun game.  I get the biggest kick out of watching him.  I let him run around “mecked” in the morning when I get him up so that he can “air dry.”  It helps his bottom not get too rashy.  So this mornin’ when he was trying to walk it was just too funny to watch his little hiney work to keep himself up.:-)  Ha!  Hopefully he will never see this post.  I shouldn’t talk about his little bum, but it’s just too cute not too! Ha ha ha!!  Anyway, Stu’s mom is here for a couple days and she’s going to help me watch Qade while I work in the store.  It’s usually during his nap time, but I don’t like to leave him without a responsible person.

Well, I’ve got to run.  Morning has been coming way too early, and I need to be at the snack shop to sell hot chocolate, and cappuccino during breakfast.  Toodles!

Today the entire staff packed up and headed north for the 2 hour trek to Sanders.  We had some good services!  One of the staff guys preached the morning service and did a sparkling job!  Qade was banished to the back with the other munchkins for Sunday School, but he got freaked out at one of the staff guys who was back there helping.  It took 2 other staff members, Daddy, and a cracker to restore order.   Ha ha!!!  He was just way too tired to deal with it, but once he got happy again, he was fine.  After service we had a lovely lunch that the camp cook and helpers prepared ahead of time!  It is soooo nice not to have to think about fixing dinner every day!  Woo-hoo for yummy camp food!  The afternoon service was really refreshing.  The staff sang their songs for camp (a good practice run) and some gave testimonies between songs.  It was a really great service and I was encouraged, so therefore it’s a success!  Ha!  Tomorrow the campers arrive, ready or not!:-O  I hope that we’re more ready than not, but we shall see.  The guys are even now engaged in funtime practice.  I’ve yet to see any of it in action, so I’m looking forward to the first performance on Wednesday.  Pray for all of us, there is a lot going on!