My Johnny is leaving for a week to Hume Lake for an Outdoor Education Trip.
I HATE that it's an 8 hour bus trip away...
Why can't they just go up to Arrowhead?
My other two boys went on the same trip in their 5th and 6th grade years... so it's only fair that Johnny gets to go.
As if tuition isn't enough, it cost an arm and a leg to send them to this camp...
new gear, new this, new that, not to mention the cost of the trip... all tacked on to the monthly tuition so it "Doesn't hurt as much" according to the schools finance dept... LOL!
I swear, when these boys go to college and we are paying THAT tuition... we'll be paying LESS!
I know... I've asked other parents that have graduated kids from private school...
So we are actually LOOKING FORWARD to paying for college.. I might be able to buy a new car one day... !
I'm not really complaining.. it's a choice... a privilege... I don't take it lightly...
I just get all bejiggety when all the birthdays start coming around, and we can't do as much for them... but everything is a compromise... no? In my heart, I know we are giving them an opportunity of a lifetime to experience an education that is tailor made for them, with all the advantages afforded to them within the school.
The difference between my kids and the other kids? Mine won't be getting Mercedes or BMW's for their 16th Bdays... they'll be rolling up in used trucks... LOL
Ugh... rant over...
Bill is working really hard on our outdoor fireplace area. Johnny's end of year school party is going to be here this year.. and I want it all done and gorgeous come June... so I have been lighting a fire under his butt.
It doesn't help that we keep adding in features, like copious amounts of electricity for lighting all around the area...
that just takes more time... but in the end... I think it'll be worth it.
The 28 day waiting period before swimming in the pool is up... and every minute today... they have been BEGGING to go swimming.
I may say yes... because I KNOW it will only be a few minutes before they realize that just because weather outside is 75, doesn't mean the pool is... it's more like 55-60 and they'll jump right out... complain it's cold... and get my clean tile all wet...
I am soooo not one of those Moms that lets their kids swim just for swimming's sake... it's cold...
no one needs a shock to the system like that... unless you are in the Polar Bear club... there'll be plenty of hot weather to come... they can wait...
I've got to go do my Sunday Prep now... then I'm off to church tonight... and last minute shopping for Johnny's trip...
A little piece of my heart will be camping this week... my baby... I may be a little weepy...just sayin'
Enjoyed your rant. Totally understand your feelings about that camping trip too! Sometimes all a mama can do is keep busy and not think about things. Sounds like you have a full agenda!
ReplyDeleteOutdoor ed is such a great bonding time for the kids. Johnny is going to have a great time. Keep telling yourself that as the tears roll down your cheek!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds so familiar. I remember as kids begging our mom to go swimming and it didn't matter how many times she'd warn us the water would be super cold we wouldn't give up. But we were so stubborn we'd sit in that pool with our teeth chattering saying "It's not cold!". Your boys will have some great memories of that I'm sure. I know I do.
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