Proof of life is EVERYTHING


First-time sleep-away camp is hard on a mom.  Wondering how he's holding up, knowing him he hasn't missed a beat.  He'll miss me by Friday - ha!

But I know this forever changes him.  He has a confidence that he didn't have before. He CAN go away, he CAN survive without me and I will be here when he comes back!!

I'm so happy for him and proud of myself - I've only cried once!

RECAP



We only had TWO pics in the last few days... they just aren't taking many photos OR T is avoiding the camera (most likely the latter). I don't care - PROOF OF LIFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Boys being boys!!  I thiiiink they are either batting or showing their muscles... just confused by this one! LOL


I'm sure this GaGa Ball match was fun... hilarious that Grayson and Tristan have on identical outfits.  Tracy and I never fail to send them as twins at least once a month!


Today was the big day... we send packages and a letter a day. But Wed & Fri are the only days they CAN write back from the email WE send...



They don't have to and Tristan hates anything resembling school...

So when I got THIS - I almost died

CAMPER MAIL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


regardless he told me to send candy BUT he did tell me he missed me and appreciates the news from home - hahahahaha - that kid cracks me up.


And yes my heart DID grow two sizes!

I don't know who made him or if he just chose to but I am SO thankful for the note!!!

We'll see if anything comes back for this one:



Love you Buddy - THREE. MORE. SLEEPS!!

How will I do THREE weeks next summer?  God help me, not sure I can!



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