The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quiet, alone with the heavens, nature and God. Because only then does one feel that all is as it should be and that God wishes to see people happy, amidst the simple beauty of nature. ~Anne FrankWe are leaving to head to a State Park that is a bit over an hour away for a long weekend of camping and quiet and rest. Getting out in nature away from the computer, cell phones, and demands of daily living brings a calm and healing and rest that I so need right now.
The kids will fish and ride bikes...hike and explore. I wish I had time to make some ultra-cool nature walk bags for them, but I will bring along some field guides and colored pencils and journals. They get dirty and stinky and wet...I love it. Their lives seem to become more earthy and real.
I love to sit by the campfire and read and journal...I'll read my latest copy of Southern Living that I have saved for this trip. And a bit of embroidery will find it's way into my bag too...a dishtowel for April. I also loving camping domesticity...picking wildflowers for a simple picnic table centerpiece, hand washing dishes by the lake, and creating an orderly cooking space.
Mike has a wood-chopping addiction. He loves finding stray pieces of fallen limbs and such for our campfires. He also makes sure we have good coffee in the mornings...we tried using Folger's singles for a while and it was awful. Now we use hot water and a coffee press with freshly ground organic coffee from home....and ahhhhh!!! And I just bought him the Settlers of Catan Card Game so I know our evenings will be spent together by the light of a lantern enjoying some friendly competition (but I do always win! *wink*)
So for only $12/night we are going to go enjoy slowness, family, breathing, room to run, and fun!
Spring Unplugged!
12 comments:
You inspire me to take my crew camping soon. Do you have any tips for camping with a toddler and baby? My son is 22 months old, and my daughter is 4 months old. I also have two older daughters, six and ten. We have not gone camping as a family, yet. I loved it as a kid and want my children to experience it too.
oh how dreamy.... your camp kitchen ROCKS!!!! We LOVE camping, but in recent years we have been going to 7 day family camps so that we have all the joys of camping but don't have to do SO much work with the little guys. I look forward to getting back to the rustic camp setting though once all of our kids are out of diapers, it's just an ethereal experience, UNPLUGGED is the perfect word for it. Have a blast dear friend.
It sounds wonderful. Some of our best family memories are of times spent camping - even the time it rained so much we could barely stick our heads out of the tent flap without getting totally drenched.
I love all of the things you've mentioned. The other thing I loved is my husband did most of the cooking!
Have a wonderful time.
Sounds absolutely lovely... what a perfect way to spend a weekend. Hope you have a great time! And that quote is bang on for how I felt yesterday and many days... getting out into nature with God really is the best remedy for me... and so I do it as often as I can. :o)
Sounds delightful, enjoy!
Shannon
Sounds wonderful! We love to camp as a family too and we are all looking forward to our next trip next month. I love the smell of my children after they have been playing all day in the fresh air and sunshine. It does a body and soul good!
how inspiring! Cant wait to go camping this summer!..like your life is good t-shirt! :)
Hello, I was just passing through and thought I'd say hi! You're blog is so lovely, sweet, and simple. Oh, and I noticed in the blog before this one that you have discovered Michael's $1 section too.. love it! :) Hope you have a wonderful day..
Hi Aimee! I just read your Mama Monday post over at Andrea's and I just had to come by and say hello. Always refreshed and inspired when I come here! Hope all is well...anxious for a pregnancy update!
Love,
Katherine
I just found your blog from Summer Unschooling. I love it!
We've been spending alot of time fishing lately...and your picture looks like our special/secret spot!
I'll be checking back in!
How was the camping?
Camping was great!! Felt so good to be away and in nature.
Jen, camping tips are:
1. YOU CAN DO IT!!!
2. Don't be intimidated by the ages of your children...my young ones LOVE it and do great.
3. Make your first trip just an hour away.
Oh I have more, but anything specific?
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