Tuesday, March 20, 2012

spring break camping

We had the fun opportunity to get away from the city a bit and do some overnight camping. We didn't go far, just Estrella Mountain Park, but camping is camping.

I didn't take too many pics because the boys spent most of their time on one of the many nearby playgrounds. I read and tanned and read some more and got stung by a bee. {that hasn't happened since I was a kid, and it didn't hurt, but holy toledo did I have a reaction! I'm not allergic to bees, but I had what The Internets call a "large local reaction"--I'm talking pain, itching, redness, swelling, and heat. My affected calf was an inch larger than the other and the sting site was hard and hot. Lovely.}

Bee sting and all, we still had a lovely time.

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At night, we played a rousing game of "Would You Rather?" A mildly disturbing yet amusing game full of gross scenarios perfect for little boys.

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And of course, my favorite part, dessert. I've gotten quite good at making skillet popcorn while out in the Wild.

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And s'mores using chocolate/peanut butter oreos, are you kidding me? Yes please.

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At night I had to get up to go pee at like 1 in the morning. I was pretty sure I was going to be murdered, walking out in the night, hearing strange noises in the campground potty, imagining a crazed axe murderer out on the loose waiting for me around the corner. We were all pretty amused by my terror the next morning when I recounted the story.

I was just glad to be alive. Stung and swollen, but alive.

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4 comments:

laurie said...

owwww! that bee sting looks painful. i'm glad you had a good time otherwise, though. your camping desserts might even entice me to spend the night in a tent!

Anonymous said...

I'd be dead.........

B

Anonymous said...

Dang girl that bee sting is crazy. Fun times!

heather said...

your kids are going to have the best memories ever! You are such a great mom (and dad).