After a morning with Lachlan at the xray place, we loaded up the van with everything we needed (and much much more!) Friday afternoon and headed out. The plan was for Reef and Jonas to nap the whole way, but it ended up being only a 45 minute nap for them. Not a good way to start things off. We got to HEB camp about 3 and had plenty of time to explore and get used to the cabin before bedtime. We played tetherball, looked at the river, found worms, and played some soccer. I think the highlight of the afternoon for Reef was the arrival of Miss Kellie, his teacher last year at preschool. He was attached to her the rest of the trip!
Bedtime was definitely a challenge, even though they were both sooo tired and we let them stay up an extra hour. Reef settled down pretty quickly but Jonas was a different story. He had such a hard time with all the new-ness: we put him in a big bed with rails and made the huge mistake of having it be the one in the middle of the room, plus people kept going in and out (we were sharing the cabing with the Dyes) and running by outside. I stayed outside with Lachlan, bouncing him on the big ball. Honestly, I was wondering why we had made the trip if I was going to spend the evening alone, in the dark, bouncing the baby! Troy was nice enough to stay in the cabin and send me off with Lachlan to socialize a little bit.
After a rough night with Jonas, we kicked Saturday off nice and early at 7am (not as early as the Dyes, though, who were up at 5:30!). The weather was fantastic all of Saturday with just a few sprinkles! I don't think I would have enjoyed the retreat if it had still been hot; Lachlan and I would have been miserable! The day was filled with playing soccer, canoeing, and eating. We had a couple of devotionals, one by the river where we talked about the Living Water (the boys spent the time throwing rocks and sticks) and one where we made clay symbols to remind us God's love (Reef made the burning bush and Jonas made an octopus).
Even though all 3 boys took a great afternoon nap (we moved Jonas into Reef's bed in the corner), we decided to pack up and head home Saturday night. It turned out to be a good decision since Jonas was still struggling to catch up on his sleep on Sunday and was NOT in a good mood.
Despite the sleep setbacks, the weekend was really good. I know the boys had a great time playing outside ALL day and getting muddy. The thing that God really taught me was to let go of some control and accept help; both things that I've been struggling with lately! Because there were 3 kids and only 2 parents, we had to accept help when people offered. We were so blessed to have so many hands to hold Lachlan and entertain Reef and Jonas. Troy and I even got to go on a 15 minute canoe ride by ourselves!
Here are a few pics from the weekend:
This is one of their new favorite games...
Jonas wasn't too sure about the canoe. He did a little better when Troy got him his own oar.
Reef loved the canoe and did not want his turn to end!
Mom and Lachlan on the soccer field.
Future soccer star!
I'm tired and dirty, Dad!
Melynda put Jude down to play on a blanket and he quickly made his way under the bed! Those casts aren't holding him down!
2 comments:
Sounds like fun! Glad you all survived. ;) Such good news about Lachlan's tummy
You are brave:-)
So glad you all had fun!
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