Thursday, August 17, 2017

Top three things I learned at Camp


  1. Expect the unexpected (not quite sure how to phrase that - but it works).  This summer was filled with bear warnings, unwanted mice in the cabin, flying cockroaches, cicadas molting, and plenty of rainy, cold summer days... Aside from the unexpected things of nature - kids can always surprise you... both good and bad (including crying, falling down, walking in slo-mo, random naps, snot, crazy voices, trying new foods (especially when the child is a picky eater - score for clif bars, apples, and egg rolls), and always persisting on how they need ice pops)
  2. How to problem solve - I had to hand wash my clothes after the spin cycle conked out on the washer several times. Along with the practical side of life - you need to problem solve with kids - this summer there was many victories: including diverting a tantrum, tactics on how to get a kid to eat new food, positive reinforcement, and getting them to activities on time (even when they act like they haven't slept in years)
  3. How to laugh at situations.  Camp was draining and things didn't always go according to plan - but it was easy to find humor in things.  This was more of a personal experience - but humor always helped make situations lighter and more bearable. However, that is my general approach to life. 

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