DS just called from Scout camp UPDATE: Another collect call from camp #9

[mom2boys]

He's homesick. This is his first trip away from home without a family member & it is only 5 nights. He is only 10. He has already asked me to go to camp with him.

 

[tiggerlover]

{{{{HUGS}}}}

I know the feeling, when I was a kid my parents sent me away to camp a few times and I was homesick....it was awful. As a parent, it would break my heart if my DS went away and was calling to come home. Hopefully your DS will get involved with what is going on around him and have a great time.

 

[mom2boys]

I am fighting the urge to get in the car & go down there right now. If it won't be midnitght before I got there, I'd be in the car.
He caught a snake while he was fishing tonight. He HATES snakes. The boys also made banana boats with peanut butter. I know that made him nervous too. He is allergic to peanuts & he made his with chocolate chips & marshmellows but the smell of peanutbutter nasuates him.

 

[Pam]

That's the worse feeling in the world, huh? When your child calls you and he's miserable and sad and you can't pick him up and hold him close.....

I know it's hard to resist the urge to drive down there - but if it's only for 2 more nights, I'd try to let him ride it out.

I don't blame him for being upset about catching a snake!

Wonder if his laundry will smell better than his brother's did??

 

[eeyore kelly]

As a Cub Scout leader, 2 years ago I took 4 boys to camp. Nights were bad for the boys. During the day they had fun, even if they didn't like every activity. I would call the leader, express that DS was homesick, and let the leader calm your fears. It will also make the leader aware that your DS might need a little pep talk.

 

[Hermosa11]

Awwwww
I remember when my DD was in first grade and at Daisy Camp .......she called me and was sooo upset and sad. she was in the bathroom talking to me and so upset. I was feeling so bad for her but I tried so hard to be "up" and peppy with my voice and words to her. She told me later she would hang up and go into her sleeping bag and cry. But you know, she is a very independent young 20 yr old married gal now..........
My DS(18) was sleeping over at grandparents when he was about 7ish and called and said (sooo sadly and I believe crying) he wanted to come home. He hated it there......etc.. I ended up going to get him the next day. Grandparents were like ..........well not liking the fact their grandkid did not want to spend time with them. ha ha He is a great 18 yr son.

Your son will come home and once he is with you (I am sure) will only tell stories of how brave he was (snake story) and the fun stuff he did.
Good luck with your time away from your baby boy!

 

[DISshopkeeper]

Oh, Mom, that's SO hard! {{hug}}

But try to let him stick it out, he will be so proud of himself! They need to see for themselves that they CAN do it!!!

 

[mom2boys]

Thanks for all of your words of encouragement

Oh, Mom, that's SO hard! {{hug}}

But try to let him stick it out, he will be so proud of himself! They need to see for themselves that they CAN do it!!!

This is what I keep telling myself. He will be home in 2 more days. His dad/DH would have a fit if I went & picked him up or stayed the night. DS will be proud. This is his last year as a cub scout & I didn't send him last year for this very reason. He's a sensative guy with a vivid imagination.

 

[mom2boys]

My son called again tonight. I think he tried to call earlier tonight because of a strange message on my machine.
He asked if I could pick him up first thing in the morning. Now tomorrow is the day he comes home anyway. The closing ceremony begins at 4:15 & the scouts are supposed to be on the road by 5pm. He claims he wants to be home "early". I agreed to go for the closing ceremony and that he could ride home with us. It took some talking but finally that satisified. I made sure I told him to carry on with the camp activities and that we would catch up with his group upon our arrival. (He wanted to wait for us.)
I thought it might take him a night or two to get used to being away. I did speak to the leader & she said he is fine during the day when he is involved in activities. He is doing great with the BB guns - hitting bullseyes & exploding targets. That makes him happy. He didn't want to go to the pool with the rest of the group tonight but the leader convinced him to go "put his feet in" so he could cool off. This parenting stuff is tough!

 

[Pam]

Oh wow - this will probably be the longest night ever for both your son and YOU!

Those phone calls are heartbreaking, aren't they? And you are soooo right, parenting is tough.

On the flip side - sounds like he's quite the marksman!

 

[N.Bailey]

Well, I give high kudos to your son for even going. I have a 14 year who would NEVER go. Even now he wouldn't go. LOL



I know it's gotta be tough on you though.