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Today I pack his bags.

by Kelley

in Autism, Stuff about Boo, Uncategorized

Socks.  Shirts.  Underwear.

PJ’s.  Toothbrush.  Nappies.

Sleeping bag.  Pillow.  Snacks for midnight feasts.

I check and double check, pack and unpack.

Fret.

With all the turmoil going on in my life, with the Universe hiding behind every corner, punching me in the solar plexus knocking the wind out of me, tomorrow marks a huge milestone in Boo’s life.

In mine.

Tomorrow Boo goes to school camp.

This morning as we walked out the door I motioned to the suitcase, piles of clothes sitting next to it. Neat piles.

‘I will pack this for you today.  And your Esky of food’

I turned to grab the keys and discovered this:

packed

‘It’s OK mummy!  I packed it for you.’

Thanks Boo.  What would I do without you.

(2 nights.  He will be sleeping over 2 nights.  Commence freak the fuck out… NOW)

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1 Leechbabe April 28, 2009 at 3:00 pm

He did a great job packing.

:: Breath In ::

:: Breath Out ::

I have no other great words of wisdom, but hope you can enjoy some rest while he is away.

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2 Stimey April 28, 2009 at 3:01 pm

Oh my god oh my god oh my god. Good luck to Boo! And to you! He’ll do great. You’ll probably worry a lot. I know I would. Only two days…only two days…

Great packing job too!

Stimey’s last blog post..My Mom is Good At…

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3 dizzy mum April 28, 2009 at 3:20 pm

Gotta love the packing. Last time I let my son packed, his bag was full of teddies (the soft toy version), undies, and very little else!

dizzy mum’s last blog post..The week that was

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4 Gnometree April 28, 2009 at 3:35 pm

Deep breaths Kelley. Go back and read about last years camp and how proud of Boo you were. How scared you were and how relieved you were. Yes, this year is overnight (well 2 actually) but you’ve been taking baby steps with this. I know he’ll be fine – it’s you we worry about!

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5 Riayn April 28, 2009 at 3:57 pm

How exciting!! I was wondering when his school camp was coming up and to go for two nights instead of just one.. wow!

Boo must be excited to start packing already.

I will be crossing my fingers for him (and you) that his school camp is a brilliant success.

Riayn’s last blog post..I’m Really Bad At Updating

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6 megan April 28, 2009 at 4:45 pm

How exciting. And scary. And exciting. My fingers are crossed for both of you.

megan’s last blog post..hap-hap-hap-happy dance!

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7 the planet of janet April 28, 2009 at 5:09 pm

breathing.

just keep breathing.

the planet of janet’s last blog post..Reasons why I am totally keeping him

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8 river April 28, 2009 at 5:36 pm

I don’t believe freaking out will be necessary, Boo will be fine and so will you. As soon as you relax a little, that is. I know you’ll worry, but they have your phone number and they will call if Boo needs you. I’m actually excited for both of you. It’s such a big step.

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9 estelle April 28, 2009 at 6:40 pm

good luck to you both!

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10 Zoeyjane April 28, 2009 at 7:35 pm

Breathe. Drink. Pass out. Repeat. *hugs*

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11 Robin April 28, 2009 at 7:36 pm

Big hugs to both of you – he’ll have a blast, and once you start breathing again so will you.

xox

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12 Marylin April 28, 2009 at 8:40 pm

Aww I’m sure he’ll have an amazing time! 🙂

Like the others said – remember to breathe. xx

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13 zuzu April 28, 2009 at 9:42 pm

How totally farking awesome. We had similar situation this year. He was all packed and ready to go and it was ME that was worrying.

zuzu’s last blog post..Yo! Whazzup?

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14 Tammy April 28, 2009 at 9:52 pm

Oh, bless his heart…

You’ll both be fine and I’m sure he’ll have a wonderful time!

Take care of yourself, momma!

Tammy’s last blog post..Hey! You!

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15 12ontheinside April 28, 2009 at 10:39 pm

looks like how I pack. he’ll do fine, don’t worry!

12ontheinside’s last blog post..I’m Not Surprised I Scored 0% on Discipline

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16 Ali April 28, 2009 at 11:04 pm

That’s very sweet. I can offer no words of comfort. It’s fucking scary. I hate it when they go on camp.
xxxx

Ali’s last blog post..TAAM, again! With tears!

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17 womb for improvement April 28, 2009 at 11:37 pm

Is this the first time he has been away for a night? Hope it goes well.

womb for improvement’s last blog post..Getting predictable

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18 lceel April 28, 2009 at 11:37 pm

Hey! He did a good job. Could be a little neater, perhaps, and just a bit more ‘contained’ – but he’s got the right idea. Go Boo!

lceel’s last blog post..Just a little stuff.

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19 magpie April 29, 2009 at 1:00 am

What a day! Good luck to both of you – I hope it’s a terrific success.

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20 Palabuzz April 29, 2009 at 1:08 am

He is good at packing.

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21 foradifferentkindofgirl (fadkog) April 29, 2009 at 1:09 am

That’s the sweetest thing! He did a great job! Good luck to the two of you. I hope it goes well and he has adventures to share with you when he gets home.

foradifferentkindofgirl (fadkog)’s last blog post..if by ‘a wing and a prayer’ you mean ‘they’re lucky they’ve made it this long’ then you’re absolutely right

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22 Deb on the Rocks April 29, 2009 at 1:10 am

What Zoeyjane said.

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23 AmberDBTD April 29, 2009 at 1:15 am

Good for Boo! hope he has a wonderful time!

AmberDBTD’s last blog post..Don’t throw the hammer!

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24 perpstu April 29, 2009 at 1:56 am

Breathe in, breathe out. he is going to do great and so are you! This is a HUGE step for Boo, I’m so excited for both of you!

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25 iamthediva April 29, 2009 at 1:59 am

Good luck to Boo, deep breaths for you!!

iamthediva’s last blog post..Grace in Small Things – 18th

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26 Kylie w warszawie April 29, 2009 at 4:28 am

I guess he’s a little excited.

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27 Karen April 29, 2009 at 6:10 am

looks like he is ready to go. Relax, and enjoy it while you can.

Karen’s last blog post..Scenic Sunday

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28 Krissa April 29, 2009 at 6:26 am

Oh. Dear. God. He packs just like my husband. I’m not sure there is any cure for that. I haven’t found one…
You’ll be FINE! And Boo will have the time of his life!

Krissa’s last blog post..*SIGH*…. well, it’s a lot of photos

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29 Jeanette April 29, 2009 at 8:05 am

Woohoo for Boo!! Hope the camp is going well.

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30 Jayne April 29, 2009 at 11:58 am

Deep breaths.
He’ll have a great time, Kel.

Jayne’s last blog post..I died, too many trivial years ago,you can make history me feel like it isn’t so April 29

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31 Ree April 29, 2009 at 12:58 pm

Well, no wonder you’re freaking the fuck out.

chocolate is in order.

And he’ll be fine. {{hugs}}

Ree’s last blog post..Brain Dead Exhaustion

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32 LaskiGal April 29, 2009 at 3:33 pm

This is all good . . . but that said, let it out. A freak out moment is certainly allowed.

But then, pat yourself on your back, demand that someone give you a foot rub and a glass of wine and relish in a pure mommy-done-good moment.

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33 Chookie April 29, 2009 at 8:11 pm

Bet MPS packs like that too. Is it a guy thing?

What sort of place is the camp?

Chookie’s last blog post..Plant Profile: Hoistus hillii

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34 Amanda April 29, 2009 at 9:22 pm

Bless his cotton socks … that is just adorable.
…and I’m assuming that since he packed his bags, he wants to go. …so that’s gotta take the tiniest edge of “freaking the fuck out”.
Let us know how he goes.

Amanda’s last blog post..Sorry I’ve been so quiet

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35 Karen MEG April 29, 2009 at 11:43 pm

This is HUGE Kelley! I hope you’re doing okay while he’s away, I’m only getting used to the occasional overnight sleepover.

I bet he’ll have an amazing time… keep that in mind :).

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36 Ellie April 29, 2009 at 11:56 pm

Oh dear. You are so screwed. Oh, no he’ll do fine. But you’ll be a wreck. Until he gets home.

Good Luck!

Ellie’s last blog post..Sometimes

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37 Mistress B April 30, 2009 at 12:51 am

too cute.

Don’t give yourself another stroke freaking the fuck out will you?

Mistress B’s last blog post..Master Concretor?

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38 Kay/Grumba/Murf April 30, 2009 at 11:33 pm

I reckon the camp adults will be thinking about nothing but the nappies! The rest of Boo will make it through fine. Loved his packing- at least he didn’t pack into the dustbin or anything. Big milestone for the whole family! Good luck, Kel- a lot of change around lately.

Kay/Grumba/Murf’s last blog post..What do they eat for crib??

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39 hotmamamia May 1, 2009 at 12:49 pm

School camp??? Is that an Aussie thing? It has GOT to be a fantastic thing for Boo and a little bit of deserved respite for you…really, respite…take it…eat chocolate (one piece), go buy some shoes (one pair)….relax (2 nites)!

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