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Our Camping Trip

It all started on a bright sunny day, the four of us where on our way camping,  with the dogs of course.  Who wouldn't want to give the dogs a chance to run in the great outdoors.  We packed up and took two vehicles.  Tents, Food, Sleeping Bags, and Outdoor Gear for the day and night wear.  We had planned on hiking, so hiking boots were a must  for that.

My husband brought some dehydrated food with us just for fun.  We all had Emergency supplies also.  It took us a while to find the best campsite we wanted with no people around us.  So we put up the tents, set us our sleeping gear, and started to make dinner over the campfire.  It got a little dark, and the noises started.  First it was the wolves, then other noises.  Some we had no Idea. The Dogs Got spooked, and so did we.  We heard shots in the background.  After dinner the campfire started, looking for some light and warmth.  We didn't worry so much at the time.  We opened our favorite beer and wine and started to relax.  Then it all started.  The big HOWL again.  I was so scared, I grabbed my Puppy, and my sister in law grabbed her Boxer named Max,  Max is  an old Boxer, Max is like a Grandpa to our puppy, and to see him with dog booties on his feet, you'd say, he'll protect us.    So we  started talking and relaxing trying to  worry about it. The Men got us to look at something around the trucks, and then WOOOOOH, there it goes  a white cloud,  Swooping right past them.  The two men stepped back a couple of steps and just stood there.  Thinking it was just an allusion.  They didn't say anything to us yet,  then WOOOOOH again.  The Tents started Moving.  There were no stars in the sky, and no moon above us.  Out Camping,  No Stars,  No Moon, What Now?  As One of the Men, I will call him BOB,  walked in the dark to find a flashlight,  then proceeded to flash it around to see if he could find his way around.   In the Northwest part of the Camp there was a object standing there.  From a distance, it looked like Half Coyote, half man.   Bob backed up and walked over by the other 3 people and the dogs.  Thinking about weapons,  they did have a gun in the truck.  That meant, turning on the flashlight and maybe being seen by the  Half coyote, half Man, which I call a Moyote.   Bob felt his way to the truck, by the way of the tents and camping gear.  He found the gun and proceeded to find his way back  next to his family.  The dogs started barking, and now we were to be noticed even more.  Bob turned on the flashlight to see if he could see the Moyote again.  And there it was, a little closer.   He checked to see if the Gun was still loaded and the safety was off.  The four of them decided to put the women and dogs in the truck for safety, and the men were going to look for the Moyote.  After the women and dogs got in the truck,  the two men set out to find the curious creature.   Bob had his gun, but if this was some weird creature, the bullets might not do it.  As they got closer, the creature started charging after them.  Bob shot at him, and nothing happened.  The creature jumped on the men and tore up their arms,  They started screaming.

The next thing that happened,  Bob woke up. It was all a dream.  I guess the moral of the story is next time eat some dehydrated food and granola.  Your dreams might not be as bad.

 

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Delegation Boot Camp: Getting Your Kids to Help Out More

Have you ever thought about how many times a day you ask your kids to do something? Whether you're asking your kids to pick up their toys, their dirty laundry off their bedroom floors, or their school book bag pile that just seems to flop in front of the door, you're probably sounding a bit like a broken record. The worst part? All of that nagging never really seems to work anyway. The wet towels are still on the floor, you've tripped over Buzz Lightyear an infinite number of times, and the dog definitely never got walked. It's enough to make the strongest mother feel defeated. How do you get the kids to pitch in without pitching a total fit?

Sarah on "trying not to cosset"

"I'll admit that I am my own worst enemy. I found myself thinking that my toddler was too young and I definitely babied him too much. Once he got to preschool, the teachers expected him to hang up his coat, put away the toys, and keep his area neat - all things I definitely wasn't reinforcing at home. I was slightly embarrassed, since he actually had to unlearn the bad habits that I was essentially teaching him without even realizing it. I learned a huge lesson that others will expect much of your kids, so you should too. My younger son is already learning that it's not a free ride at home."

Alicia on "a family that works together"

"I am big believer that everyone in the family needs to contribute. It's not just the job of the mom and dad to carry everything, so my daughter has always had chores and there's no payment for it. She knows that to be part of the family, she needs to contribute her part as well. Every Sunday, we all sit down and plot out the week, what needs to get done, and who is doing what. She knows what is on her list for the week and she gets it done without any trouble. We started young, so it's just part of the routine now."

Three more things to think about when co-opting the kids into helping around the house:

1. Teaching an Important Lesson.

Nobody likes to nag, but it is even worse to be the one that constantly hears "you never help" or "you don't do anything." Remember that delegating chores or tasks not only means you'll be nagging less, but it also teaches your kids an important lesson in how to be a team player.

2. Slow and Steady Wins the Race.

Don't go from zero to 100. If your kids don't help out at all right now, don't hit them with a 20-task list. Instead, start small and let them feel the accomplishment in a few tasks. After a few months, gradually increase the tasks.

3. Be specific to avoid frustration.

There's nothing worse than telling a kid to make their bed and then finding a blanket thrown over the lumpy sheets. The parent feels frustrated that it's not done correctly, and the child feels like they're always getting scolded. When devising the tasks, be specific about when it needs to be done and how. Garbage day is Monday morning? Make sure they sort Sunday night and tell them how you want it done. More instruction now means less frustration later. Oh, and don't forget to praise and thank them. A pat on the back goes a long way.

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