Gone to Camp

Last night I was alone for the first time in a very long time.
Chuck was on shift, which I'm used to, but Sean has gone off to camp with his 4th and 5th grade classmates.

It's his first time away from home with people other than family. Their days are jam-packed with activity, and I'm hoping he is having a great time.

It's a little weird to be alone, and while I thought I would get a bunch of things done, I didn't.

I stopped off to do a little shopping after work yesterday, and the only thing I really got accomplished after I got home was a little bit of laundry.

Sean comes home tomorrow afternoon. I should have taken a photo to chronicle this big milestone, but just getting to camp and getting him used to the idea took quite a while. And I mean weeks. So I didn't want to interject any distractions at drop-off. But it was a cute scene. He had is little rolling suitcase, and his sleeping bag roll with pillow. And as soon as he saw his friends he was gone. Barely a "goodbye" to me.

It was one of those moments when part of you is sad, and the other part is proud to see your child embrace a step forward in development.