On the Eve of our First Camping Trip

Tomorrow just the five of us are embarking on our first camping trip! We took Daphne back when she was one, but she doesn't remember it, so it doesn't really count as a family trip:)

The girls and Mike are so excited it really is adorable! I too am anxious to get away for a few days before school resumes. But I don't get excited fully until all the preparations are done.

So this evening I've made:

1. Peanut butter cookies
2. Lasagna
3. Marinated chicken
4. Potato Salad (first time ever!)
5. Cut up watermelon

Earlier today, I took the girls to WalMart and Winco for big shopping. It was NOT pleasant at all - especially with my two year old. I had promised the girls our third stop would be the video rental place. I hoped they would watch a movie while I began the cooking prep for our trip. I was so fed up with #3 (poor thing was SO ready for her nap), that I gave Daphne my card, cash and sent her into the store alone to pick out the movies all by herself. Granted, I was parked right in front of the store, and had already put her name on our account prior (just in case of this exact situation). But still, she and I were both so proud.

Tonight I put them to bed and did the bulk of the cooking.

I'm in complete mommy heaven ~ a family outing just a day away, and Ruby and Daphne tucked in together for the first time in Ruby's queen size bed. That's another story in itself, but I think they are on the brink of sharing a room together. Daph even moved in her clothes tonight. They are so alike!

Ahh for raising little girls that can't wait to camp. I just packed their new pink camo hats:)