Time for tomfoolery.

It took me a bit to catch my breath after I swam to the surface of the water. Swimming with sandals on was a bit of a challenge. I looked up and saw Ben, still holding my son who was still waving, my daughters and the counselors all standing on the dock, laughing, clapping and looking down at…

Laundry AND a hot shower.

“OK kids. Shall we meet Dad on the fishing dock?” The kids eagerly agreed. I thanked Anita and Ryan and the kids grabbed their towels and wrapped them around their necks. They were ready to go. We headed towards the boat house. My son wanted to try fishing again. We managed to find a barely functioning fishing pole…

Victories: Both small and very large

The bell rang as I ran down the steps from the bathroom. There was a small crowd a few feet from the bottom of the steps. I noticed the tiny Deer hut camper, Stewart, in the middle of a crowd of about eight kids. I had a brief moment of concern as I walked by…

Not in my scope of practice

Ashley gave me a huge hug and giddily ran out the door. I grabbed my cloth, pulled my step stool over and wiped down the cupboard doors that Ashley had managed to spray. I rinsed off the cloth and put the step stool back and then surveyed the office. Looked awesome. I was certainly due for some…

Success is sweet

Waterproof mascara is a must for nurses! I stood very still for a few moments with my eyes closed as I felt the water drip down my face and onto my shirt. I had not expected that at all. Good thing I was wearing water proof mascara, I thought to myself!Ashley was bent over the…