This past weekend we took the kids to pick out our new camping tent. It’s our family first tent – Coleman Concept 8-Person 14′ x 9′ Tent. See! Mr. Rojo and I aren’t an outdoor type couple. If there is no internet access, most likely you won’t see us there. But lately, I have started to do things out of my comfort zone and I guess in turn force Mr. Rojo to oblige.
Today I’m dreaming of camping with my kids. I dream about packing up our car with camping gears like family tent, sleeping bags, cooler and other necessities.
I dream about settting up our tent at the tent site with the lake view like the one in Sawnee campground which is around the corner from our house.
I dream about playing all day long without any worries. I dream about sitting around the fire and making smores. I dream about sleeping under the stars.. Ah.. Hope that dream will come true soon. Next we have to go pick up a few more camping accessories.
Now that’s my dream. Check out other travelers’ dreams at Mother of All Trips.
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The idea of camping with kids is fun but there’s just something about cooking and flies and toilet issues that make me don’t want to go. Oh and the no internet access part! :-)
I love camping, you are going to love it. just make sure to get a comfy thermarest, or better yet, for a family and nice inflatable mattress. They have ones that inflate themselves. Have fun and looking forward to your post on your camping trip!
I hope that all of your dreams come true- so beautiful! For camping tips and FANTASTIC camping gear suggestions, check out this article on Mindful Mama: http://www.mindful-mama.com/blogs/explore/archive/2009/06/09/camping-with-kids.aspx
@Grace: We are not much of the roughing it either. So we will pick a campground with electric hookup, restroom and shower. And for the first trip we might take out for our food. hehe..
@Dave & Deb: Thanks for the tip. We just found our inflatable mattress that we got for our wedding. I guess we plan for some adventures back then but never did.
@Sarah Kraft: Thanks for the link. It’s very useful and one that I can refer back when we plan our trip.
Sounds fun! But I’d wouldn’t mind having an RV or a log cabin to use the facilities. :)
thinking about camping next week with the boys. A good place to start is the Chattahoochee Nature Center’s Family Camp Out. At least you have bathrooms and experienced folks near by.