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Sunday, July 23rd 2006

5:26 PM

Family vacation

Earlier this week we decided very spontaneously to go camping for 2 days and one night. This may very well be the last summer we can be cool and spontaneous like that and just throw our dogs and tent in the car, stop at the grocery store on our way out of town and head out for a few days. Kids appear to make things like lists (gah) necessary and I am pretty sure we are going to need a bigger vehicle next year if we are expected to bring things like Pack n Play, high chairs, strollers, 10 million (ish) diapers etc, etc, etc, along with us when we go out for more than an hour. Our car is the perfect size for 2 big dogs and us…but not much else.

 

The days at Shuswap were awesome, as days at Shuswap always are. I’ve always loved camping out there and this time was no exception. (However I must mention that I never thought I would need to pick my ideal spot from the list of available campsites based on the proximity of the washroom?? “Oh no, don’t worry Mr. Park Ranger…we don’t need to go and look at them all before we pick one”. -gazes intently at map- “Yep, this one right here in front of the outhouse doors will be perfect thanks”) We swam in the lake, played with the dogs on the beach, hiked up to Margaret Falls and then hung out playing crib and Yahtzee by the campfire (because we are that cool).  Because a certain somebody on the trip, who shall remain nameless, is a moron and forgot to bring the camera with her, we did not get a single picture of all the fun. So we have decided to recreate the trip another time and then when (if) we remember the camera that trip we will take two sets of pictures so one can be from this time. 

 

Maggie decided to give us a taste of what our nights will be like in the future because she is very helpful like that. We were all exhausted after a busy day and went to bed pretty early. All of us were exhausted that is except Maggie who appears to have the energy of Richard Simmons…on crack. Even after all the swimming and running and playing, Maggie was wide awake. Added to the wide awakeness was a previously undiagnosed phobia of tents. I probably should have caught on to her fear when she ran away into the bushes when we first tried to coax her in there. For some reason I was still shocked and somewhat confused when she kept us awake for most of the night, jumping up every single time a light breeze hit the tent (which, let me assure you, was approximately once per millisecond). Her jumping up would have been slightly less noticeable had she been lying almost anywhere else in the tent, but in her fear she suddenly morphed into some sort of cling-on and spent much of the night directly on top of one of us or with me spooning her. I think she finally fell asleep around 2:45 and then I of course had to wake up 15 minutes later to head to the outhouse. Because I am a chicken and because we also forgot to bring a flashlight, B was required to escort me on my 10 foot journey which also meant we had to bring the dogs. An hour later we were all settled again only to have me wake up at my usual 4:30. I was nice though and let B sleep until almost 7 by which time I had started a fire, read an entire book and played about a thousand games of solitaire and was starting to get bored. Needless to say, the second day was not quite as action packed as the first and we were actually quite relieved to pack up and head home where most of us spent the rest of the day sound asleep. Maggie however, has discovered that apples are very similar in shape to tennis balls and spends approximately 23.5 hours a day trying to coax us into throwing them for her.

 

I just wanted to say thanks to everyone for stopping in and visiting all the time. I’m sorry I’ve been kind of a pathetic friend and don’t return the favor much. I will try to do better again I promise!       

32 Read posted comments.

Posted by Bear:

you are not a pathetic friend at all!

Thank you for the morning giggle, sounds like you guys had fun!!!!
I wanna go camping!!!
and yes, you will need a bigger vehicle. Babies need alot of "stuff" its actually quite amazing, how one little tiny person, can "need" so much! lol
I remember the days....

Oh, I just had an elderly lady telling my how she is taking care of her sister in law who has dementia. I asked her if it was like taking care of a little one/toddler... she looked at me with fear.. and said "no, ITS WORSE"
lmao..
Monday, July 24th 2006 @ 6:45 AM

Posted by CAPTAIN CANUCK:

Ya know I was thinkin about ya on Saturday... on my Super Start page I have 5 weather tickers..Calgary, Penticton, Salmon Arm, Lethbride and KAMLOOPS and i happened to notice your little burgh got up in the VERY high 30s.... but I guess that would make it a perfect camping weekend wouldnt it! and up to 36 today!

Here I thought WE had it bad....

Thanks for the chuckle Berv... I know comin here will ALWAYS bring a smile to my face.... even on a Monday.

Take care Mommy!

Wil
Monday, July 24th 2006 @ 8:33 AM

Posted by J:

Sounds like FUN!! Watch out all Minivan Dealerships....here comes Berv & B!!!

Hope all is well...big hugs to you and the little Buddha....xoxo
Monday, July 24th 2006 @ 9:48 AM

Posted by The Zoo:

at the whole thing!!!
Monday, July 24th 2006 @ 12:12 PM

Posted by Beyond the Confines...:

Richard Simmons on CRACK OMG! That's just way too funny, or too scary, to even try to imagine
Oh, you are such a riot! I can't WAIT to hear about your adventures with little one!
Sounds like you had quite a time! We haven't been camping at all this summer, & it's beginning to look very doubtful now, but maybe this fall.
I'd love going camping with you, at least I wouldn't have to worry about me or Georgie keeping you up all nite - you'd already be up !!!
Ah sweetie, you are a terrific friend & I consider myself very priveleged & honored to say you are one of my very BEST friends EVER &
Monday, July 24th 2006 @ 8:46 PM

Posted by Heather Hazen:

ok, ok, what am i missing here!? Strollers, baby carriage?? Bevster!? did I miss out on some wonderful news or is this something you are planning on?! gee, I'm getting excited. do tell!!! where have i been? (oh ya, pickin up *hit & pickin up more ....) I can hardly wait to hear from my good friend the Bevster!
Tuesday, July 25th 2006 @ 4:26 AM

Posted by CAPTAIN CANUCK:

LOL. life IS great when work doesnt get in the way huh Berv? No worries.... one day you'll be able to tune in and I'll throw on a little "Berv and BNL".... ;-)

Stay cool mommy..... looks like its gonna be another hot one there again today.
Tuesday, July 25th 2006 @ 8:29 AM

Posted by naturefeathers:

i agree with Cathy...RICHARD SIMMONS ON CRACK ???
GUFFAAAAAAA !!!!!

you are just so delightful i could just my a*s off when i come here...DANG !!!!!

and you were wise not to take Rdog with...the coyotes taught him to howl....so can you say no sleep at all ????

altho the wily terrier does play a smashing game of Yahtzee......LOL....

summer eh...hang on to it for as long as you can mommie.....and friend man your the best in my book...nanza
Tuesday, July 25th 2006 @ 1:44 PM

Posted by cdngramma:

Good morning Little Momma. I'm sure glad to hear you're feeling a bit better these days. It was really hot here on the weekend too and was wondering what to do when there was a knock on the door and there was my baby sister "C". She had brought 4 of the grandkids over for a camping trip. I went with them to help set up camp and spent a few hours visiting them. Just couldn't get over how much they have grown, I haven't seen 3 of them in close to 3 years. I'm sending you an email picture of them as I'm sure it's been quite a while since you've seen them too. Til next time, stay cool. XOX Auntie
Wednesday, July 26th 2006 @ 6:05 AM

Posted by Suna:

Richard Simmons on Crack...ROFLMAO You are way too funny girl...
I hope you got some rest and your headache is gone sweetie!!
Call me later, will be going to B & E's sometime around 5-6ish...TTYL xoxo me
Wednesday, July 26th 2006 @ 2:02 PM

Posted by CAPTAIN CANUCK:

Just checkin in.... hope all is well Berv.

take care.

W
Thursday, July 27th 2006 @ 9:09 AM

Posted by The Zoo:

hi beverly . we hope you have a nice cool weekend and feel extra joe riffic
Friday, July 28th 2006 @ 7:12 AM

Posted by Suna:

Mornin' Sunshine...
Hope you had a good sleep...have fun with Mommy and I'll see you later!!
Friday, July 28th 2006 @ 7:19 AM

Posted by CAPTAIN CANUCK:

Hey Mommy! (I was gonna stop calling you that cause I thought maybe it sounded kinda weird but if SUNA can.... ;-))

Hope all is well and you have a fantastic RESTFUL weekend!

take care.

Wil
Friday, July 28th 2006 @ 8:53 AM

Posted by naturefeathers:

come by
Friday, July 28th 2006 @ 11:47 AM

Posted by Beyond the Confines...:

Hi sweetie Hope all is well with you & your little free rider!
Hope you're staying cool, getting plenty of rest & taking good care! I wont even mention "stairs" cuz that's kind of a scary thought!
Have a GREAT week-end
Friday, July 28th 2006 @ 3:10 PM

Posted by Beyond the Confines...:

Ah! You KNEW IT Isn't he a RIOT!

Luv ya hun
Friday, July 28th 2006 @ 6:12 PM

Posted by Heather Hazen:

i - um - gee - don't know what to say! "must stop in more often" :-? WOW - you're having a baby!!!! aww hun, that's friggin awesome! congrats to you and mr.b - a baby!
Saturday, July 29th 2006 @ 2:44 AM

Posted by CAPTAIN CANUCK:

"what if someone dies at the same time though"....

Berv you NEVER fail to bring a smile to my face!

Enjoy your tie with your brother Mommy!

Ok that just sounded weird.....

Take care.

Wil
Saturday, July 29th 2006 @ 9:12 AM

Posted by The Zoo:

hi beverly . we think buck and riley would be best pals . we hope your week is starting out extra happy riffic
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