Butterflies

I am down to only one child this week. I have to say that as the other three were going their separate ways, I had feelings of butterflies in my stomach. Maybe it's the controlling mom syndrome. Maybe it is that they are my life and when they aren't here it is quiet and my focus has to change. I actually enjoy having my kids around. That said, it is a great thing that they are gone for their sake. Two of them are camping with grandparents - making memories. They will come back exhausted and dirty, but being outside for a week, being creative, and spending time with their grandparents is priceless. My second daughter is at camp this week. She was so excited she couldn't sleep. I was excited for her. She is my social butterfly and loves meeting new people. She is at New Life Island, a Christian camp where I attended as a child. If you ever have the chance to send your child there, do it. What a blessing to have a fun camp where the values and teachings are affirming what you are teaching at home. Our children have always come back not only with a new collection of silly camp songs and crazy stories, but also they are challenged and changed. Well that leaves my baby - really my little girl of 4. We went grocery shopping with Goldfish in tow. We have time for more books and little girls' stuff. I think my week will go too fast.