diary of a camper

Once a summer we take the boys camping; this year we went to Fort Flagler State Park. Here's how it went:

Saturday
10:00 - start packing
1:00 - drive away from house
1:10 - stop at gas station for ice. realize we forgot pullups
1:20 - stop at grocery store to buy pullups
1:30 - leave Seattle
2:10 - get in line for the ferry in Edmonds, WA
3:25 - get on the ferry
4:30 - arrive at campsite
5:10 - tent pitched
5:30 - camp fire dinner
6:00 - evening walk, explore the park
8:00 - make s'mores
10:00 - lights out
1:10am - pine cone (I think) falls on tent next to my head
2:45am - awakened by intense rustling. open eyes and see Alexi putting on rain pants.
2:50am - Alexi finally leaves the tent, presumably for the restroom.
2:52am - Alexi returns to tent and removes rainpants. Much more rustling. Am amazed the kids keep sleeping.
4:00am - loud rain
5:25am - light outside and in the tent. Wonder how long until the kids wake up.
6:00am - Abbott awake and needing to use the restroom. Send husband.
6:25am - Alexi successfully starts fire. I get up to use the restroom. Cal wakes up.
7:30am Breakfast - blueberry pancakes, bacon, eggs....

bug bites

the ferry ride home