homeschoolmom Posted June 10, 2004 Share Posted June 10, 2004 My family and two other families go on a camping trip each summer. It's supposed to be this weekend. We are going to the North Shore of Lake Superior, so it gets cold at night. We're car camping... no portaging or anthing... The thing is, HSbaby! He's crawling and into everything. Also, he doesn't sleep well at night as it is, not sure how he'd do in a tent. On the other hand, I really want to go. This will be the first time we've gotten together socially as a group since we converted at Easter Vigil and I am sure that there will be late night campfire conversation regarding that... on the other hand, it's supposed to rain some, too. If I stay home, I'd have the house to myself (well, with the baby)... I could even visit another parish if I want to... can't decide... We leave tomorrow. (HSDad and the other kids are going-- regardless) ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom25angels Posted June 10, 2004 Share Posted June 10, 2004 Well, seeing as I'm a horrible camper, I say stay home, watch movies, eat brownies and enjoy some quiet time with hsbaby. That's just my opinion though. We used to camp all the time when I was a kid.....we had a starcraft camper, a coleman stove and a portapotty. My dh informs me that it's not real camping and I suppose he's right. You couldn't pay me to tent camp. Which ever you decide.....have a super weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SignOfTheCross Posted June 10, 2004 Share Posted June 10, 2004 Stay home homeschoolmom, you don't want to get any [b]bugs[/b] now do you lol? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sojourner Posted June 10, 2004 Share Posted June 10, 2004 I think you should go. HS Baby will be fine; your other kids can be commissioned to help out on occasion with keeping an eye on him. Personally, I think the important thing here is the relationships with the other families you'll be camping with ... I think that's worth a little discomfort and some bugs. IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. Catherine Posted June 10, 2004 Share Posted June 10, 2004 I think you should go. I love camping. I took my baby to Yellowstone last summer and everything went great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschoolmom Posted June 10, 2004 Author Share Posted June 10, 2004 Oh, great! 2 for, 2 against... I probably won't decide until it's time to get in the van... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie Posted June 10, 2004 Share Posted June 10, 2004 A house to yourself and HSbaby! I would stay home, relax, and enjoy one on one time with the baby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iacobus Posted June 10, 2004 Share Posted June 10, 2004 GO! Camping bonds the family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeenaBobba Posted June 10, 2004 Share Posted June 10, 2004 Go! Although we don't go camping anymore, my family used to go several times a year when I was growing up. It's so much fun, and I've got tons of great memories from camping. I don't think HSbaby would be too much of a problem. Sometimes, people who came camping with us would bring their little ones. You'd have to keep a watchful eye on him, but you could have your kids help out as well. You could bring his stroller and take him for nice walks, and usually campgrounds have playgrounds, so you could take him there as well. I think you and your family would have tons of fun (and great conversations sitting by the fire), so you should totally go! God bless, Jennifer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschoolmom Posted June 10, 2004 Author Share Posted June 10, 2004 My biggest concern is that it is going to blasted cold up there (10 degrees tonight!) I don't want him to get sick cuz his dopey mom had to go camping. Usually, I go with "dumb" over "cautious"... I haven't even started packing yet-- doh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeenaBobba Posted June 10, 2004 Share Posted June 10, 2004 [quote name='homeschoolmom' date='Jun 10 2004, 02:16 PM'] My biggest concern is that it is going to blasted cold up there (10 degrees tonight!) I don't want him to get sick cuz his dopey mom had to go camping. Usually, I go with "dumb" over "cautious"... I haven't even started packing yet-- doh! [/quote] He'd probably be fine if he was all bundled up. But, I can definitely see your concerns about the cold weather. Ask Our Lady about what you should do. God bless, Jen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen Posted June 10, 2004 Share Posted June 10, 2004 You should go. It would be fun. We've gone camping with little babies, too, and it's been great. If you keep an eye on him, it should be all right. Also, like BeenaBobba said, he'll probably be fine if you keep him bundled up. It's [i]much[/i] easier to take a little baby camping then it is to take our dog camping, I'll tell you that! But it's up to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschoolmom Posted June 11, 2004 Author Share Posted June 11, 2004 I think the Lord is saying (through the van's breaks): "Doooooooon't Goooooooo!" We need to take the van in tomorrow and see if they can fix 'em. They could maybe go in HSDad's car but I'd be trapped without a car and I couldn't go to mass at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusader1234 Posted June 11, 2004 Share Posted June 11, 2004 I'm from Winnipeg. All you wildernessphobes be quiet. This seems like a nice weekend where you cold talk to your friends about your faith, and have fun. At night it would be warm (5 or so bodies all right next to eachother in sleeping bags DOES NOT GET COLD) and I think you'd enjoy it. And just so you know, the Van breaks could also be the devil trying to get you to stay home!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschoolmom Posted June 11, 2004 Author Share Posted June 11, 2004 [quote name='crusader1234' date='Jun 10 2004, 08:10 PM'] And just so you know, the Van breaks could also be the devil trying to get you to stay home!!! [/quote] Ohh If there is a way to get the breaks fixed by five pm tomorrow, we'll go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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