When I heard about the weekend sleepover in November I didn’t even consider it.
It’s cold and as Maarten doesn’t mind to wear his pajama to school...
Not to mention his personal hygiene...
My folks didn’t support the idea of Maarten independency either.
But when we got reminder from the scout leader and learned that more than 50 children age 5-6 have already been enrolled I started considering it.
It was only then I actually asked Maarten.
He was overenthusiastic!
So I rushed to the nearby outdoor store to buy the obligatory military cot. Together with Maarten we packed his bag including Oušík the Monkey.
Friday night we dropped him off at the scout shed in Wetteren, half an hour drive from our home.
When I saw the steep stairs leading to the attic where they were supposed to sleep I fell speechless. I’m not a fan of staircases in general but this was rather a ladder than a staircase!
I wish they’d stay in a tent!
The first night, I admit, I didn’t get much sleep.
Nothing to do only hoping we will not get a phone call from the leaders. Otherwise, everything should be just fine.
But Saturday night, when I finally gained some confidence the dreaded phone call came.
Luckily the news wasn’t that bad.
As heavy rain continues the whole weekend the meadow surrounding the shed gets badly flooded and they have to break camp a little earlier.
Awww! That's a shame.
But, honestly, I can’t wait to pick him up!
PS: pic courtesy of De Havik
4 comments:
Jana, you were very brave! My daughter has only had one sleep over and I had to pick her up in the middle of the night, which of course I didn't mind.
It was fabulous that your son was okay.
Have a lovely week. xxx
Thank you, Ruth, for your friendly words.
You're right it's a good test for the children as well as for their parents ;-)
Was it you who recommended http://www.texterrors.com I've laughed so I cry for all the txt messages that come to the wrong person
Hugs
/ J
nope, wasn't me
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