My 12yo is at church camp this week. She comes tomorrow. I'm starting to miss her now and can't wait until tomorrow. Although, I am enjoying the one-on-one time with my 14yo, I still feel like part of me is missing!

I hope dd12 had a good time and will have lots of stories to tell!

By Emily7 on Thursday, July 1, 2004 - 10:11 am:

I hope she had a good time. I start missing my kids the minute I drop them off at my Mom's until I pick them up. Of course this is normally for not longer than an hour.

By Babysitbarb on Thursday, July 1, 2004 - 10:44 am:

I can relate Dawn. Both of my DD's are at my DB and DSIl's this week like four hours away. We took them down and stayed the weekend and I cried when we left. They are having a blast and making some memories that will last a lifetime with my DB and DSIL that they don't get to do to often because they live so far away. They will be home on saturday night and I miss them but, will also miss the peace and quiet of them not bickering with each other at home.I really do dread the time when they are grown and off to college or married.

By Kristie on Thursday, July 1, 2004 - 10:58 am:

My son stayed with my mom when I went to California for 5 DAYS. It was so hard not being able to see him. He missed me so bad he broke out in a rash. He had a good time until night time came around and then he missed me. He's leaveing today to go with her and won't be back till Sunday. I know how you feel, You enjoy the alone time but by the last day you want them home now!!

By Texannie on Thursday, July 1, 2004 - 11:31 am:

My 14 year old didn't go to camp this year, but did a 4 day church retreat. DD leaves in 3 weeks for 1 week camp. I miss them, but honestly, it sure is nice having the peace and quiet for a while! LOL

By Texannie on Thursday, July 1, 2004 - 11:35 am:

This post reminded me that I needed to get my care packages for dd in order! Thanks.

By Dawnk777 on Thursday, July 1, 2004 - 07:47 pm:

Well, I did enjoy no fighting, but it's almost too quiet in the house. The dog has missed her too. She hasn't been eating as enthusiastically as she usually does. Emily will be thrilled to know that the dog missed her.

By Dawnk777 on Friday, July 2, 2004 - 10:53 pm:

Well, she is back today! She grew while she was gone! I couldn't believe it! (Of course, she's 12 and all, so in the adolescent growth spurt.) She still likes holding my hand and even her hands feel bigger!

Of course, it didn't take long for the sisters to start fighting again! LOL!

She had a great time. We walked the dog and she talked about camp the whole way! My kid who barely takes a shower at home, took a shower every day at camp! Go figure. One girl, who mom thought would have a hard time being away from home, was just fine. She almost didn't let her daughter go!

Anyway, I'm glad she's back, safe and sound.

By Babysitbarb on Saturday, July 3, 2004 - 11:58 am:

My girls will be home tonight and my DH and I have taken bets on how soon befor the first argument breaks out. I bet they didn't argue all week with their aunt and uncle. Why is it kids are so much better for other people then they are with their own parents?

By Pamt on Saturday, July 3, 2004 - 12:43 pm:

Glad she's home safe and had a good time. My oldest DS (10) leaves for a 5 day camp at the end of July. I think he'll be fine, but I'll worry nonetheless, esp. since it's his first time at camp. I'm already planning out care packages.

By Mommyathome on Saturday, July 3, 2004 - 12:53 pm:

I'm glad she had a great time! Sounds like she's growing up

By Bea on Saturday, July 3, 2004 - 01:17 pm:

I'm so glad her camp was fun and she's back home now.

By Dawnk777 on Saturday, July 3, 2004 - 10:33 pm:

Yeah, this is the kid who even up until third grade cried on the first day of school when I left without her! By 4th grade, she didn't do that anymore and she has only gotten more confident since then! No way could she have handled sleepover camp that summer between 3rd and 4th grade! LOL!