Registration

Ok, so we have winter camp tomorrow. Yeah. In all honesty, I have a love-hate relationship with camp stuff. I love that there is a very clear task, objective, and deadline. I also love that the event itself is very fluid because of all the different type of individuals involved. However, I HATE when I get stuck. And if you have ever had to deal with camp nonsense, you can get stuck often. Getting over those moments of being stuck is wonderful, but so many ups and downs can make you sick like a ferris wheel. 

Its also amazing what kind of details you let slip by you... Like child care. I know. How could I let my two pooping machines escape my mind? But I did. It was only this week that I realized I hadn't figured out what to do with them. The drama heightens. Scrambling to find overnight sitters is no easy task. And I was not having much success. Then, I got this crazy(God inspired) idea to call the conference. Its a big church. Maybe they have a preschool I could pay for my kids to go to. Well, 4 phone calls later, I still hadn't been able to get through to the right person. UGG! What to do... I figured I could start calling in the few favors I had left, maybe throw in some tears, see if anyone was willing to have pity on my negligence. 

We got home a little before 7 p.m. last night, and I was thinking I might not be able to do this. So frustrating! To put so much effort in, forget a minor detail like the kids, and not get to participate. Then my cell phone rings. Of course, a number I don't recognize. Do I pick up? Fine, I am trying to get my kids out of the car, but whatever! Its the conference. They are returning my call(8 hours later). They do have childcare. And its at the site. And its free. And they have room for my two kids. ITS A MIRACLE! Obviously, there are enough busy parents putting on the conference, that it was a real need. I am not alone.  At least I can stop worrying about how I am going to feed Rachel. I was concerned about having to pump and store the whole time. Now, I don't have to. 

Things are still being finalized. At as Stephen so graciously put it, things will still have to be done until the conference is over. Thanks, honey.