Camp time

I dropped you off at camp yesterday, the first time you've ever been away from family overnight. It made me proud to see how brave you were to be on your own. It made me sad too. My boy is growing up. I am so excited for you to have this experience and to feel normal. This camp I chose for you put me at ease with your nut allergies. They said they have a strict no nut policy and take great care ensuring the food is safe to eat. Still it's hard to let go. It's hard to put your trust in a stranger, to trust they will do all the label reading that we do here at home. Where I know you are safe. But, we have educated you and you know what to do. I hope. I miss you most at night when I'm lying here in bed, when the house is quiet. I wonder if you miss me too. I find myself thinking about what you would be doing at specific times throughout the day, like when it's activity time or dinner. I wonder if you look up at the sky and remember me telling you that I'll be looking at that same sky, so we are connected. Today you should've received your care package. I hope you liked the whoopie cushion! I know you'll like the Lego set.
Your little brother is missing you too. He says he missing having someone to play with. He loves you so.
Enjoy these two weeks, and know that you are in my thoughts and in my heart every second of the day. Take those wings and fly :)