Day 254 - Packing for camp

Packing for Cadet camp. Mr 16 on the piano for a prolonged play, getting the most out of an instrument he won't see for 6 days. Sleeping under the stars, digging your own toilet, doing whatever it is Cadets do out in the bush. I'm just happy I can stay home.

Day 97 - Music camp

Just back from music camp, and 15 year old got straight onto the piano for a little improvisation. I do love to hear music in the house. Not to mention variety - one son likes classical music and the other one likes jazz and contemporary music. Luckily nobody likes country and western.

Day 89 - Boot camp

My younger son has joined Cadets this year, and he's just returned from his first camp. His boots are in the laundry waiting to be cleaned. If you knew my family, and if you knew my son, you'd be very surprised that he has joined. Somehow, amidst all the ridiculous yelling and attention to marching detail, he managed to enjoy the overall experience. I think he enjoyed the social outdoor part of it. I had to laugh when he said that, when marching, he 'made mistakes' and was promptly put into the special squad, then made more mistakes, and was put into the special special squad, then again, the special special special squad. Something funny about that.