Camping, Big Brother, and Get a CLUE

We took Galen on his first camping trip over my birthday weekend. He was VERY good, much more so than we were. It rained, a gust of wind blew the tent over, it was chilly, there was beer, cigars, and excellent chicken. And through it all little man was great. Packing the truck is an interesting challenge, almost as much as packing his diaper bag. What does a 5 month old need for camping?? As it turns out nothing more than what he needs at home with the addition of bug and sun protection.

On Sundfay morning Galen got breakfast & cuddles in bed (back of the truck) while I was cooking breakfast.

Sunday he was still being a great little trooper. He loves posing with his Mommy...

I must admit to have been more nervous than Shanna, and certainly more so than Galen was about the whole affair. As it turned out he was no different than Natasha & Rocky. We do the packing, the watching; and they eat, shit and play as if we weren't even there... He'll be camping again. I can't wait until he can help set up and then put away the camping gear!!!

Another article on kid's privacy...KRT Wire | 04/20/2005 | Big Brother, meet Mom and Dad. I hope to not be too much of a nosey spy. I want to know, to be aware of Galen's activities, but I don't want to be a snoop. As we both get older it'll be a difficult balancing act. And I will remember; I am a parent, not a buddy to a youngster. How that will guide me? I'll just have to see.

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