I spent the weekend “camping” with Kirsten and her family. We haven’t been around other people. They haven’t been around other people. We checked temperatures first. I won’t be around other people for two weeks.
Normally we camp in Missouri, but this summer Kirsten and her husband brought their camper up to Winterset, which is a 40 minute drive from Des Moines. I planned on staying in the camper with them, but after about two hours it became clear that Elliot could not hang as a camper. On Friday Elliot and I drove home to Des Moines to sleep and headed back out on Saturday. On Saturday I drove both kids home, as they were both exhausted. I was exhausted too. A good exhaustion that comes from spending the weekend in the sunshine hanging out with your best friend.
Ivy and Jess even drove out to hang out and knit in the shade with us. It was a joy for my friends to finally meet each other.
I hope your weekend was filled with friendship and joy.
mildlygranola 
Sounds like lots of fun:)
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It was the break from reality that I needed.
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It was a blast. Kirsten is a delight. Thanks for inviting us down!!
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We really need to get her to move to Des Moines.
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“Hello there, may I check your temperature before we hang out?” Our new reality! Glad you got to have some fun 🙂
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It is so surreal, isn’t it? I am very much looking forward to a vaccine.
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Well it sounds like a good weekend, and perhaps you could try camping with Elliot on the driveway/garden? Build him up to the experience of not sleeping in his own bed…or even a nap time in there?
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Oh, he’s just kind of an asshole. I love him dearly, but any change of routine sets him off.
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Sounds like such a fun time!
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Sounds like loads of fun. Children are so cute.
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The photo bottom left says it all! That is frame worthy. I have one similar of that with my youngest and her bestie sharing a coat when they were tiny 6th graders. It is one of my favorites now that they are 25 and long gone!
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I think I’m going to frame it for Kirsten for Christmas.
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That is awesome you got time with friends and that they got to meet each other. I miss knitting with others!
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Oh you lucky thing! I am so glad you were able to get away and have this fun weekend. I know you needed it.
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Sounds like a great weekend! Sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do
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Thank you. My mental health really needed that time with her.
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How lovely. It’s been so hard not seeing people like we used to. I spent well over an hour on the phone to one of my dearest oldest friends yesterday. I miss her!
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It was refreshing to spend time with her. We usually see each other about every two months, and hadn’t seen each other yet this year.
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I loved the photo you took of the kids waking hand in hand. I am glad you had a chance to visit with friends. Hopefully that helped lift your spirits. It looked like you had perfect weather too.
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Thank you. Being with them certainly helped.
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I’m going to frame that photo. It did help my spirits. I still have a lot to get done before we move, which is stressing me out, but I’m getting there.
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Did I know you were moving or is this a recent development. Forgive me, I have been having recall issues due to Lyme disease. 😦
The next move I make is going to be in a 6 foot pine box. To me, this is the most stressful experience. I am a homebody, so when the home is in flux, I tend to struggle. A lot.
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