We did it! We made it through a relatively uneventful weekend of camping, and we had lots of fun. The girls loved it, the weather was reasonable and my husband and I only had a few minor disagreements (always important when traveling).
We did learn a few things about packing and which items are essential. For example, we opted not to bring a playpen for the baby. Although everything worked out we would have had an easier time if we'd managed to cram it in the car. Friday night she was up until midnight. She wasn't unpleasant, but she giggled, wiggled and explored every corner of the tent in a sleep deprived delirium for hours. She clearly loved the tent!
Other lessons: our easy meals were perfect, babies and the beach make for a big sandy mess, less clothing would have been, remember paper to start the fire, use MORE bug spray, bring fewer beach toys and rain toys, a playground at the campground is essential, hot water and flush toilets in the bathroom makes camping with kids easier, and be prepared for tired kids when you get home.
Another big discovery (which we sort of knew already), our oldest daughter is LOVED by mosquitoes. Unfortunately she also is extra sensitive. The poor kid has more bites than the rest of us put together. Her bites are slow to show up, but the worst part is that they blister and become a horrible mess. I just don't get it! She wore long pants most of the weekend and we bug sprayed her big time. Now we know she needs extra protection for those pesky guys. More bug spray for her next time.
So, yes there will be a next time. We learned a lot and we will go camping again, but probably not this summer! It might take me all summer to build the courage up again!!!
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