When you make a promise, especially when you make a promise to a kid, it's probably best to keep it. So, in the spirit of good parenting (or perhaps a good dose of let's-get-it-over-with), my wonderful, wonderful husband camped out in the backyard with Alison. It's not that Kyle didn't want to camp out...he just didn't want to do it in 100 degree heat. Or maybe it had dropped to around 95. Either way, it was too hot to be outside, much less SLEEP outside. So he set up the tent, hauled the box fan and water out, and put on a happy face. I opted out. It's just a two person tent. Not enough room for me, them AND the dog.
Anyway, as I was sitting in the bedroom reading in the air-conditioned luxury of the house, I could hear the Ipod speakers. The campers were listening to John Mayer. I was enjoying the music, and after few minutes the song "Daughters" came on. I've heard this song so many times, but hearing it and knowing that my little girl was enjoying the benefits of a daddy who keeps his promises sort of lent a real-life relevance to the song.
Well, the camp-out didn't last all night. About 1:30 a.m. Alison woke up and asked Kyle to turn the music off because she thought Pierre might need some peace and quiet (always thinking of the animals). Then she said she was itchy. That was all it took. Kyle offered to take her in...so in they came. But I think it still technically counts as a camp-out if you make it past midnight. I think that's in the Backyard Campout Handbook for Parents. Either way, it definitely counts as a promise kept, and that's what matters.
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