When it was all setup, the kids couldn't wait to get inside! Most of all, they couldn't wait to get most of their earthly possessions inside with them.
They all got right into their sleeping bags (that were on top of their air mattresses) and snacked on whatever they (and mommy) could carry into the tent.
Then the 4 kiddos really started to "rough-it." LOL. They all turned on portable DVD players and watched their favorite movies. Of course, kiddo #1 watched something to do with space. Kiddo #2 watched "Charlotte's Web," Kiddo #3 watched "Dumbo." For anyone who doesn't know kiddo #3, he is absolutely bonkers about elephants. (notice the stuffed animal elephant next to him in the photo) I think he has Dumbo memorized word for word. And, kiddo #4 was watching Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. It is either that or something to do with her princesses.
I was a bit hesitant about the whole thing, well about *me* sleeping in the backyard. You see, my idea of "roughing-it" is staying in a hotel without room service, but I am pleased to say that on this wonderful spring evening, it was a really cool and pleasant night. Between the weather and the very comfy air mattress that my hubby picked out, I was just fine and slept better than I have in a long time! The kiddos were asleep by midnight, there were only a couple of bathroom requests and I am pleased to say that they all slept very well and in the morning were already wondering when we could do it again. So, I would say a pretty successful first "campout" in the backyard. :-)
Goodnight!
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