I know, my posts SERIOUSLY lacked in the month June. This is due to two things: a shoddy internet connection and getting ready for two weeks of day camp, serving around 130 kids. By the way, this is an OUTDOORS day camp. Everything from the flyer to the confirmation letter made sure parents knew the camp was outside in the month of June. Now June + MIdwest State = HEAT.
1. I can continually get up at 5 a.m. to get in my work out and did this for two straight weeks
2. I will forego sleep if it involved the Transformers (or Harry Potter although he comes out later)
3. Two weeks of day camp will drive you insane
4. Children do not care that it is hot out if you keep them wet enough
5. However, if a parent flips about the heat/weather, the child will too
6. If you spend 10 hours out in 95+ degree weather (with a heat index of 105 degrees) then go home and eat 3,000mg of sodium, you will still be two pounds lighter in the morning.
7. Popcorn with lots of butter at Transformers + Heat = SICK
8. If a parent wants to complain, they will.
9. If a parent wants their money back, they will overlook the simple fact that they signed their child up for an outdoor day camp in June and demand compensation. And I refuse to give compensation for those with no common sense.
10. I am expected to control the weather (I.e.: drive away all thunderstorms, keep the temp a nice cool, 70 degrees with the occasional cloud).
11. Parents will not bother to call for something trivial like an absence from camp.
12. But those same parents will hunt like mad for your phone number if a storm system is moving through and they think their daughter might be unsafe.
13. Parents treat boys differently from girls. Girls are coddled by parents, while parents just seem to shrug and say whatever to boys.
14. My sister has toe nails that look to be as dangerous as shanks.
15. My sibs have substituted the word “Wool” for “Well.” (I.e.: Wool, put in a movie then, Erin!)
16. It is damn near impossible to go without a cell phone when you’re in BFE.
17. For some reason, girls like me and will call out my name if they see me anywhere (Like in the vicinity at camp, in a car at a light, or at Walmart).
18. Even though they like me, they still have no qualms with me hurting myself and will chant until I do a round-ff back handspring like some performing monkey.
19. Sliced apples with cinnamon and marshmallows wrapped in foil and cooked over a campfire is a delicious treat.
20. Too many chiefs is quite a common problem.
21. All girls are intrigued by fire and will gather around a fire pit when the sun is out, it is near 80 degrees and stifling.
22. Super soakers entertain PEOPLE of ALL AGES
23. No matter what, I will always have to plan for Andrea. (I.e.: She helped on Thursday when we were tie-dying t-shirts and wanted a t-shirt when we didn’t have one for her.
24. If you’re out in extreme heat, drink water AND Gatorade (or something similar). If your stomach starts to hurt, it’s from losing too much salt. Eat some Cheez-Its.
25. When you’re out in extreme heat, there’s nothing quite as soothing as an ice-cold wringing wet bandana.
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