I realize it has been a while. Life moves fast!

This weekend we spent, in various stages as a family, at a cub scout camp out. After managing to avoid every camp-out during three previous years of scouts, I finally agreed to come to one. I was afraid that if I didn’t, I would never see my husband. He has been working hard at work, and leaving tomorrow on business. So, I figured, what could one night hurt in the great outdoors?

In a typically Texas weather forecast, a promise of “40% chance of rain here and there” turned into the great flood. I exaggerate, but no much. It rained the whole hour’s drive up there. Once there, we found our scouts stationed under a tarp, eating hot dogs and beans. We joined them, watching the rain come down. Romeo was happily rooting in the dirt and mud, like a pig. The dirtier he got, the happier he was. The 9-year-old was thrilled to be among friends, and did not let a little thing like rain keep him from exploring the lake and trails. Three hours passed.

 The 7-year old scout begged to go home, and I agreed. So, we kissed the rest of the family good-bye and headed back home. Showered, eating Sonic in front of Spongebob Squareparts, we were much happier than sleeping on the hard ground and smelling a campfire. It just isn’t out thing! The rest of the family arrived home today, smelly, dirty, tired, but happy.

It is a nice thing to have people in your family to share your interests. really.

In other news, child #4 will arrive early May. It is exciting, and scary. We have taken a bit of a break, and Romeo will be 6 by the time Baby comes. Yikes! The 3 boys are so excited. All I know is, with #4, I am back in maternity clothes at 11 weeks. Sad, sad, sad! Doesn’t help I have gained weigh in the last 2 years. All I know is at this rate I will be the size of a houseboat. Something to look forward to!