Evie Goes To Camp!

Today was Evie's first day at summer camp. First day in a new place with nobody she knows - not even Erin. I think that had to be pretty overwhelming for her. She has been very excited to go to camp - we talk about it a lot! She tried so hard to be strong and brave. But, once we dropped Erin at my moms so I could take Ev she got pretty quiet. Once we got there she was stuck to me like glue. While I was there she was being so strong and working so hard to hold back the tears. Once I got ready to leave she was just so sad - and that was so hard for me to see. I can only imagine how alone she felt - even though she was with new friends and nice teachers.

She was thrilled to get a nice green tee-shirt - she put it on the minute we got home. And, she had fun doing art projects and hearing stories. She's looking forward to going tomorrow and is going "to try not to cry." She told me she cried "a lot" today and she said she was crying for me to come back - which of course breaks my heart. But, I know in time she'll jump out of the car and not want to leave camp because it will be so much fun for her!

I just hope we get there quickly!