I feel your frustrations. The last time, we went out was back in middle February because every weekend had something going on. We are set so far, to go away this weekend for one night again but, things are starting to get in the way again and after this weekend, with all the kid activities and end of the school year, maybe beginning of June?
To help deal with May, I was going to try and find a spot with a reasonable local commutable distance so, we could still drive in if we had to. That is the best alternative that I could think of.
Your kids are only that age once, they got to experience that stuff, be happy for them... they will be gone before you know it... I know its hard to go camping.. I like to go with friends or relatives, and with everyones schedules different lucky to see it happen once a year.......
Bandit Mc wrote: I was planning on going on a short camping trip this past weekend, but daughter just tried out for cheerleading and we were told we had to be at the school at 9pm friday to get the results and pick up some stuff "if" she made it. So, since I had to be back sat night, that was out.
So, How bout this weekend? Nope, I forgot I had a women's conference and will be gone all weekend. The next? Nope, my son was invited to the Prom, and given very little notice I might add, I can't miss his first prom, can I?
Ok, the weekend after that? Mother's day weekend, any chance someone might take good ol' mom camping that weekend? Besides we are going to an Amy Grant Concert on Sunday night. That weekend is still up in the air.
So ok, how bout the next weekend? Would you believe that my daughter was asked just yesterday to go to the 8th grade dance that weekend? Well, let's see, the weekend after that? My husbands birthday, but Memorial day weekend. Any chance? I can cross my fingers.
What do you do when you really really want to go camping, but life gets in the way? I'm chomping at the bit here.
Thanks for listening. I figured you all would understand.
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We don't have a camper we have a tent, and to just set that monster up for one night is, so far, too much of a pain to even think about. There is not one lick of ground at our house that is level to set it up at home, and besides, if I'm at home, I'll find something that will need done and I won't get to relax.
Son came home yesterday and reminded me that the school musical, in which he is the technical director, is, yup, you guessed it, Mother's day weekend.
I'm thinking about giving up. How can I talk my husband into buying me a camper when I can't get out to use the tent.
oh well. As long as the kids are happy right? Who cares that mom is miserable. :-)
By the way, it's because they will be gone soon that I would like to spend the time camping with them. Soon they will be gone, and I won't have anyone to camp with (nope, hubby is not a camping soul) and no place to go on weekends cus they will be out of school and gone and having families of their own.
Is that when I go take their kids camping? LOL Actually I do hope they go to college first.
It gets harder and harder. DD(14) says she would rather stay home and "hang with her friends". So far, she'll go and ends up having fun once we are there, but it is getting iffy.
We did make it to Disney for some of Spring Break, but now I can't get another open weekend. Trying to go to Carowinds for the weekend - to start using our season passes....
They, DW, DD(12) and DD(14), have had some church activity or school band something every weekend and are "booked" until the end of May. All I can do is be ready in case something opens up.
Like others have said, they will be grown and gone TOO SOON. Need to enjoy them now rather it's camping or whatever....
Good luck,
David
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Our kids are at the ages (12 & 15) that we're running into similar situations. I try to reserve some trips way ahead of time when I know we have our weekends still free. If there is an "event" that comes up, we kindly say no to it because we've already got the trip planned (just happened...got invited to a cookout in SEPTEMBER but already have a trip that weekend...had to send regrets). Of course sports schedules, proms, graduations, weddings, things of that nature take precedence. Sports and clubs that have ongoing commitments are really tough. Also, we camp closer to home (one year had to leave camp for my daughter's dance recital). Once they start working, we'll camp even closer so they can join us in between shifts. It's all a matter of what's most important. If you all really love it that much, you'll find a way to make it work at least sometimes! Good luck
BTW-do you have any friends that camp? Maybe you could join in on a trip with them for company if kids/hubby don't want to go...
Wouldn't your husband just love to go camping for his birthday! Make your reservations now! Memorial day is a busy time, and if you don't have any definite plans yet, then just go camping! We have a motorhome, and last weekend when I really wanted to be camping, instead we took a day trip in the motorhome, went shopping at camping world. It was great fun. And if the itch is really strong, take the family to a state park or somewhere else for a picnic for the afternoon, play in the stream, fish in the lake, just enjoy the beautfiful weather and natural beauty.
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