Took the kids camping solo and we didn't die
Just got back from a 3 day camping trip with my 8 and 5 year old. No mom. I packed everything myself, set up the tent, cooked meals over the fire, and nobody got lost. We caught some fish, told ghost stories, and slept under the stars. They said it was the best trip ever and want to go again next month. I'm riding this high for weeks.
No mom, you did the packing, you handled everything. That's the real test of dad capabilities and you passed. Did the kids sleep okay in the tent or was that a battle?