Diet Jake

We dropped Jake off at the bus for YCamp on Monday morning. We briefly met his counselor, talked to the camp nurse, and then said goodbye. He had been really nervous on Sunday night but at drop off he barely hugged me before rushing back to be with his buddies and camp leader. We have written letters to him and are allowed to send one email a day but we haven't heard from him- except for a brief letter we got in the mail on Day 2. I am sure he is having a great time- he is rooming with his best friend and knows two other people in his cabin. Plus he is familiar with the camp since it is the one we have gone to the last two years as a family.  

It is so weird, though, not getting to hear about his days as they happen. I don't think a day in his life has gone by, until now, that I haven't spoken to him-even when we were in Hawaii we called to say hello every night- so five days with no communication is definitely a first. I am so proud of him for being able to do this- especially in the wake of last year's anxiety. It is hard letting go- he'll always be my baby- but I am so glad he is independent enough to do this type of thing and thrive. 

We have all missed him but his absence, while making our heart grow fonder, has also shown us that having two children is SO MUCH EASIER than three!! Brian and I have enjoyed our "alone time" with  Tanner and Faith.  They did such a great job playing together and entertaining themselves while we had a busy work week that we decided to reward them. It was Tanner's turn to choose an activity so Thursday night we took them glow-in-the-dark miniature golfing, and last night we had Movie Night with Big Miracle and a Sleepover.

We are all so excited to go pick Jake up this morning. It's a two hour drive each way so it will be a day-long event. Sirius Radio and a scenic drive. Heaven.  I am sure we will have lots of stories and camp songs to entertain us on the way home- unless, as I suspect may happen, he gets in the car and immediately falls asleep.