Anticipation, Kid-Style

Remember when you were little and you were so excited about an upcoming event that you started preparing for it weeks in advance? Well, that's what Corwin and Clara are doing.

Camporee, the big Scouting camp weekend, is at the end of May - the 25-27. Corwin went last year, but Clara didn't (she was in Sparks, which turned out to be lame, for lack of a better word). Anyway, last year's theme was Pirates, and a giant pirate ship facade was built, and the kids dressed up and had treasure hunts and all kinds of fun things. This year, the theme is Rome (as in ancient). Probably more interesting for the older kids, since 5-7 year olds aren't big on history, but Corwin is really excited. Last night at Beavers they made cardboard swords and started making chariots (props, not useable). I think togas would be great costumes, but it looks like they might be going with Roman army outfits. In that case, I think Clara would be a wicked Cleopatra and Corwin can be Mark Antony. Hubby just rolls his eyes at my enthusiasm for the whole ancient history thing.

So there are legitimate preparations underway, things that need to be done over the next few few weeks. Corwin, of course, has taken it a step further. He has started a pile in his room of things he is taking for camp. And he's encouraging Clara to do the same. It's over a month away!!! I have tried to tell him that I am not leaving a big pile of stuff to collect dust for the next 5 weeks, but there is no negotiating with him. It's really going to be fun when he starts adding clothes to the pile! I've suggested making a list, that he can use it to pack the week before camp. He may be able to be swayed.

I must admit that I'm a little excited about camp, too. Hubby, Corwin, Clara - out. Jasmine and I have the house to ourselves from Friday to Sunday. Woo hoo!!! (roughing it is slow room service, in my opinion)