WE DID IT. Two nights in the woods, temps dropped to like 45 degrees, and my 7yo and 9yo were actually happy. Made a huge campfire, roasted marshmallows, told ghost stories. They asked if we could go again next month. This is the best parenting win I've had in years.
Forty five degrees and your kids were actually happy? Meanwhile my kids complain about going to get ice cream if it's slightly windy. You've cracked the code. Teach me your ways.
That's awesome, man. Getting them excited about camping instead of complaining is half the battle. The marshmallows probably helped seal the deal.
45 degrees and nobody's whining? That's a win I can get behind. My kids would climb that campfire if I let them.
We did pizza night after our camping trips for years, just made it part of the tradition. Sounds like you nailed the whole experience.
The fact that they didn't complain about the cold means you're doing something right. Most kids that age would be whining non stop. Were they excited to go again or is camping officially marked as 'lame' now?
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This is a WIN. Two nights in the wilderness with no complaints is basically winning the lottery as a parent. I'm impressed and also skeptical. What's your secret? Did you pack hot chocolate or something?