My middle daughter is going to sleep away summer camp in July. She was going with some school friends. The weeks have gone by---I have asked the other moms who are involved over and over which camp week was decided....not one mom would decide or figure it out. Since I only have one camper I was the tag along. Two of the moms have 6 children each to organize the summer calendar. I finally called one mom who said no one can go now only one of the girls can make camp, she already registered and it may be too late for your daughter! Needless to say I was not very happy! I still was not sure the right week.....so I decided to call camp directly...long distance of course. A nice gal helped me figure out which week I needed to sign up for.......she then said I needed to have my application in by Weds. or there would be no camp for my daughter.
I had to rush her camp paperwork to the UPS store and mail it overnight....$22.00 to mail!
I was so shocked. I learned a lesson.....that sometimes I can not rely on others for the info I need. Because those moms were not including me in the conversations.....I had to act fast in order to get my sweetie to camp with her friend. I would of had a very sad girl if I could not send her to camp and my only excuse was....well I did not know what was going on!
I have to be much more pro-active in my life. I have lived my life waiting for others to decide things for me. I have to be better at finding out for myself.
Like investments, savings, retirement.....I have to look on the web for info ....read my books and ask questions. I have to erase the tape that soemtimes plays in my head......that of my ex....being a nay sayer. I think he thought I would fail and be at his mercy for help. I am learning thru some hard lessons.
I am so excited for my daughter to try something new! I really hope that she enjoys going to camp and experiencing some new and wonderful things.....just like me! What a summer....and it has only just begun!
Summer Camp Fun
May 30th, 2006 at 09:50 pm
May 30th, 2006 at 11:24 pm 1149031469
You did a good job being proactive. You thought these women would help you and why should'nt they have helped?? For whatever reason, THEY chose to shut you out. And instead of accepting a snub, you did what you had to do to get what you wanted to get for your DD! Way to go!!!
May 31st, 2006 at 12:34 am 1149035682
May 31st, 2006 at 01:11 am 1149037893
May 31st, 2006 at 02:06 am 1149041211
We have to remember these kids grow up and in time they fly out of the nest----good reminder for us all.