Gone to camp!

**Cyn** · 06-19-2005, 05:12 PM

My son left today for camp. He will be gone for a week. I always have so many mixed emotions when he leaves. Happy because he loves the camp and sad because he is gone. Then I have my wacko Mom moments where I think of everything that can go wrong and drive myself nutty! Somedays I need in a padded room I tell you!! I wonder if all Moms do this? I know he is going to have a blast and I need to relax! Maybe I should think about all of the fun I can have while he is gone

**NeedtoLose** · 06-20-2005, 03:56 AM

I think what you are feeling is normal. I went to camp once though...and it was SO FUN! I am sure you have nothing to worry about!

**Cyn** · 06-22-2005, 03:15 AM

I am such a baby! What am I gonna be like we he is 18 and moves out??!! I am sure he's having a great time--I really am happy for him--I never was in scouts. He is doing well and I am very proud of all he has accomplished with scouts.

**zippysgoddess** · 06-24-2005, 12:05 AM

Yes, Cyn, we all feel that way. It is a mother thing!

**NeedtoLose** · 06-24-2005, 06:20 PM

I do not have any kids, so I don't know. As a kid, I always assumed my parents were glad to get rid of me for a few days.

**zippysgoddess** · 06-24-2005, 08:18 PM

It is a funny two way irony, the break is great for the parents and they want you to be independent and have fun, but at the same time they worry themselves to death and miss the hell out of you.

**NeedtoLose** · 06-30-2005, 05:22 PM

When is your son coming back from camp? Is your suffereing almost over?

**Cyn** · 06-30-2005, 08:03 PM

Sorry I forgot to post that he got home Saturday full of stories!! He had a really great time. One scout did get hurt with some sort of knife accident--over 200 stitches but thankfully he will be fine.
My son had to take a vow of silence for 24 hours and did it with no problem--ironically he cant keep his mouth shut 5 minutes around here