Dear Bently,

We went camping with my side of the family a couple weekends ago (August 15-16) I tried to get you amped up talking about sleeping in a tent. Turns out, that wasn't such a good idea. On more than one occasion you told us, "No sleep in a tent, that later!" :)

We arrived and you had a BLAST. I mean you loved ever second of it. You loved being around so many kids! You spent the beginning part with Kara mostly. You guys collected grasshoppers. It fascinated me watching you interact with the bugs. Mostly when we're at home you are obsessed with "popping" them. Aka squishing them! ;) But you had a blast alongside all the kids collecting the grasshoppers and showed no fear. I always worry my bug phobia will transfer to you!

Once we drove down the mountain and back (we forgot our food and had to go buy more) you seemed to more evenly spread out your time! You spent a lot of time with Uncle Cole's dog. It was adorable to watch how much you loved that dog. Too bad for you because Dad is severely allergic. That's a dream that will probably never happen!

You loved the campfire and did pretty well staying away from it. I was worried you would be bad, but you were safe and careful. You loved the s'mores too! Just like me! (Dad won't eat them!) Uncle Cole had brought up some children's Unisom and offered you some. That was the best idea ever! 30 minutes later you were exhausted and ready for bed. It still took you a good 30 minutes to fall asleep, but that's much better than I pictured. You almost slept the whole night. You woke up at 5 am and had a conversation with Dad. I mostly slept through it. But you eventually fell back asleep!

You had a melt down on our mini hike. You were just exhausted and out of your element. You were screaming and crying and wanting to be held. OH man. I thought for sure you were going to fall asleep on the car ride home, but surprisingly you and Dad stayed awake and sang together! :)

I love you my big handsome camping man! I can't wait for next year!

Love,
Mom