mommy camp

A few months ago my husband and I were discussing the huge expense of camp and if it is even worth it. We are going out to the midwest for a family function in August and the kids want to go camping in July. 2 huge expenses. We sat the kids down and said it's either camp or camping and Milwaukee with cousins. Well you can guess which one won. I wasn't scared of the idea of being home, after all I am crafty and always up for an adventure.  I am a stay at home mom, of three kids, who are in school all day, leaving little time to enjoy my kids without the craziness of school schedule. I have been planning things to do for a while and I am so excited. 

OK, excitement over....this will not be easy. As I said I am a stay at home mom with my kids IN SCHOOL!!! I am used to having so much ME time. 

I am loving have the kids around, it's the entertainment that is tiring me out. How am I entertaining a 10 year old boy, a 7 year old girl and a 3 1/2 yr old girl? Well, we have membership at the JCC and that is the main excitement. We are all signed up for free bowling and have zoo membership. The kids will have full access to the camera and will be keeping a journal at the end of each day.
so here is what we are up to this week. 
Monday, we went to sesame place! wow that was so much fun! We bought season tickets last year on a great deal. The gas was really the only expense. when you are a member you get a 30% discount on all things bought in the park and we brought our souvenir cup from last year, so drinks only cost .$73. A great time was had by all. 
Tuesday, we went for a car wash in the car!!! sounds crazy but the kids loved it. Then we went to michaels for a free craft day and we bought some fun crafts to do at home. We came home and just hung out.
Wednesday: We are going to try starting each day at the track for some needed exercise. The we will come home and do a craft. We are making our own lap boards. here is an idea of what we will be doing. We are going to decorate the top with some decoupage. 
then lunch will be served and off to the JCC for the pool. On our way home we will do some grocery shopping. (it has to get some time...)
Thursday: TRIP DAY!!! we are going to a state park called Codorus. Don't know what to expect but Toby Passe said it was fun, so we are going. Hoping to go for a swim and a hike. 
Friday: the kids will be helping make challah and food for shabbas. then off to the pool. 

there are a few rules to camp mommy: No one may wake up mommy before 8:30. You must get dressed and daven nicely without fighting. Treat your siblings nicely and most of all be patient! After all Mommy is only one person!
I hope to set up a blog for yussi to share is thoughts on camp too, we shall see.....