Dalton update....

OK - I just thought this was TOO funny not to share.  I gave Dalton all of the motherly advice I could think of about camp - brush your teeth, use deodorant, etc...  One conversation that we shared was that upon arrival, it would be a much easier week if he unpacked his suitcase - put bathroom items on the vanity, snacks on the countertops, underwear and socks in your drawers,etc... you get the picture - UNPACK and don't try to live out of an OVERLY crowded suitcase.  "Yes mam, I will unpack everything as soon as we get there..."  So, at 12:15 am my time (11:15p his time), I get an excited, jacked-up call from Dalton...  "This is a blast, everything's great, time of my life...blah, blah, blah...  by the way, you didn't pack me any sheets".  And I say, "Yes I did, they are in the bottom of your suitcase under all of the stuff you should have unpacked..."  He tells me to hold on, and for 3 seconds I wait, and then... "I found them, thanks mom".  Ok, several points to make here... Do they listen?  Did I really expect my sloppy, non-teeth brushing twelve year old to transform after one conversation? But,  most importantly, what transpired in the 3 seconds that I was on hold...  DID HE DUMP THAT ENTIRE SUITCASE OF IRONED CLOTHES IN THE FLOOR THAT WAS ARRANGED BY OUTFITS JUST TO GET TO HIS SHEETS???  Probably so, but he's having the time of his life!  Have a great day and if you've got a minute right now, lift him up in a quick prayer...