We Woke Up Dry...

That's right, we woke up dry. No, I don't mean bed-wetting, I'm referring to our latest camping trip. The spell is broken. We successfully completed a five day, four night foray into the wilderness and it did not end with rain! I am so excited.

What a wonderful trip, well at least it was from my perspective. Let's tally it up:

50 points scored for no rain

25 points scored for no serious cuts, bruises or breaks (that's huge with a youngest nicknamed Crash)

25 points scored for no black bear issues (there is always that chance when camping in the northern regions in Ontario)

25 points scored for two smiling children at the end of it all.

Of course there were the moments we want to forget. My youngest is not the most patient of individuals and is rather persistent in his requests/demands/pleas to go swimming, climb trees, go walking and fishing. However, the bright spot is the fact that he wants to do these things with his loved ones. All too soon will come the time when we are the last ones he'll want to spend his time with. We will be replaced by his friends and we'll be the ones pleading for his time and attention.

My eldest is not exactly a morning person and there is not too much room in a tent to 'give her her space.' Thankfully everyone is familiar with her rather skeptical view of morning. She does not see it as a fresh start but instead, as a re-run she's all too happy to skip.

I was just thankful for the time with those I love. Time to sit, time to appreciate the gifts we often take for granted. It is amazing how a dose of down time fuels us for the days ahead. I cherish the memories I have from our latest camping trip. They'll help sustain me until I can return to that quiet place once again.