The first official day of summer camp is today!

Remember how I didn’t have a plan? Yesterday we were still without a clue what to do with TJ, so my hubby set out to see what was in the area of where we work. Thankfully, he located a baseball camp, ironically just what TJ said he wanted to do.
Hubby called to find out if they still have room and left a message then took off to Sports Authority to buy him a glove. Hubby, Sara and TJ each left with one! I’ll use the one that hubby got a while back for a left handed person, though he didn’t understand why. I gave him the look and reminded him that I’m ambidextrous. I’ll play like the kids. What better way to teach them practice makes perfect and we’ll get some use out of the glove that was ordered wrong some 4+ years ago?
I swear there is a glove for hubby there too. AMB3 wanted one, but they were all way too big for her little hands.

Let’s not forget the balls to practice playing catch… or the cup to protect him. The cleats that were supposed to be $25 that were really $35. Hubby only grabbed the size; he never looked at the shoes. They where not the ones we looked at initially, but TJ thought they were much better.
He can change the Nike check to one of 6 colors.

And socks long enough to fit under the pants.

After spending $189, there was another $9 for the pants we forget the first time. Then we got to the car to find we lost one of AMB3 shoes, so I had to venture back to the store.

Fortunately, we got the call that they did have room but we were still missing stuff. Looking for a wee tiny crock and the rest for two more pants and the ¾ shirts. No crock and yet another $36. And off to camp he goes.

Yesterday was the last day of school for my older wee ones. I walked in the door from work to get my standard greeting; AMB3 (formally baby A) screamed mama mama, while my older two came running for loves (aren’t I the luckiest mom in the world?).

The next thing I knew the 8 year old gave me a look like he was about to tell me something bad resulting in him in big trouble. To my surprise he hugged me like he never wanted to let go and started to cry. He was telling me he was going to miss school. It was so touching. I’m tearing up now thinking about it.

While still holding TJ, Sara showed me the beautiful pillow case she brought home from her teachers. It was covered with clouds and other sky like things. My favorite part was her name. She was ready to replace her Dora case for this one. TJ still holding on, I continued to look at the other goodies they brought home.

Then I had more tears when I found what TJ’s teacher sent home. It was a little memory book. His name is on the cover with several pictures inside of his teacher and class and a wonderful message inside: “To the most improved student this year”, along with many more tear jerking sentiments. GOD BLESS her. It was the sweetest gift I think I have ever seen that I had not made my self. LOL. Then TJ showed me the picture of him and his teacher and he lost it some more. I told him it would not be the last time he saw Ms. Rodriguez; he’d see her again next year.
Remember all the good times and carry them with you.

I knew he was sweet and sensitive… I feel sorry for the girls when he gets older. He will break some hearts.

Now we get ready for the summer. OOH JOY! I am usually one of those moms who has the whole season planned out, but not this year. I guess we’ll wing it as we go. What do you have planned for your kids this summer? Anything so much fun that we have to do it too?