It is rare that I use real names on my blog but it has been ages since this story happened so I think I am good. Here comes a good camp story. Timmy and Tommy were twin boys who came to camp. They were 7 years old and away from home for the first time. Mom and dad dropped them …
Bella the Guard Dog…
Captains log day 948. Camp day one. First day on duty. All is well. All is safe. Bella the guard dog signing out until next time!
Packing for camp…
The time has come for summer camp! Little Girl is 7 and she is going to spread her wings just a bit. She is heading to Maine. Well…I should say we are both heading to Maine. I am going to lifeguard at a Christian camp for 2 weeks and she is coming with me. We will leave Husband at home …
In my day…
In my day ~Screen time was when my mom booted me out the screen door and told me to come back when the streetlights were on. ~Gaming was when all the neighborhood kids played kick the can or met up at the playground. ~Filtered water was from a hose. It had a very distinct tin taste but we still drank …
It starts young…
In the middle of the heatwave of 2018 Little Girl and I have spent every free second in the complex pool. It is only for people who live in our association. Last night we had a great time. We actually closed the pool out. Another family was there. They have a child the same age as Little Girl. Little girl …
Heatwave 2018
Summer is here. SWAMPY! Swampy is the word for the week. It has been in the 90’s with a real feel of over 100 degrees. It is humid. My curly hair is crazy. The dog just lays on the bathroom tile panting. SWAMPY! You walk outside and you are hit with a WALL of heat. The kind of heat that …
O-fish-ally Adopted Party
I am not a Pinterest mom. I pin all sorts of stuff but in reality, time and money always seem to get in the way. Enter plans for our adoption party! What to do? What to do? I have seen the theme “O-fish-ally”. Such as O-fish-ally 1 for a first birthday and so on. I was drawn to that as …
Determination…
Determination. Mirium Webster defines determination as a : the act of deciding definitely and firmly; also : the result of such an act of decision b : firm or fixed intention to achieve a desired end This morning I watched as my daughter tried to ride her bike without her training wheels for the first time. Over and over and OVER again. She would lean and put …
$25 PayPal Giveaway…
Who likes ice cream? I know I sure do. When I was a kid the large cone was about a buck. Now prices are through the roof! A kids small can run you about $4 here in my area! WHAT! No fear! Here is a giveaway for $25 PayPal. Use is to treat yourself and a friend to ice cream…or …
Keep kids safe around water…
I have been a lifeguard for 30 years, and an instructor of guards for 20. Believe me when I say, I know my stuff about water safety. So for all of you parents swimming with children, here is some advice from the lifeguard chair: First, you know those arm floats you like to use? They are JUNK! They provide a …