Sophie asked Papa for $5 today. She likes the fact that the ‘5’ is purple. We told her ‘ok’ but she’d have to earn it. She started out this morning by putting her dad’s socks on his feet. She then made her bed, and arranged all of her favorite animals so they could watch fake pillow TV in her room. She helped set the table this evening (although not without some moaning and groaning) and ended her day’s tasks by vacuuming the floor over and over again. Eat your heart out, neat freaks of the world!
I love this photo of Sophie in action, running across the playground in Prospect Park, Brooklyn as her Papa chases her. Please take note of her impressive form as she sprints to evade her father.
Sorry I have to write so soon. They made us write today. I sent a letter to Barbara. It gets really hot at night. I had a bit of trouble sleeping, but it was okay. We had a campfire yesterday. Erica and I played cards. The food here is pretty good. For lunch yesterday we had tacos.
It’s my first day. So far, so good. I got your letter on the first day. I feel rather relaxed considering I’m in sleepaway camp. Then again, it is rest period. Sorry the letter is short. Again, it is my first day.
The counselors are nice. I miss you guys soooo much.
I’ve been able to preview a few photos of Chloe taken at sleepaway camp, and so far it looks like she’s having a great time. Lots of smiles all around.
We arrived at 9:40 am and were gone by 11 am. As we were driving up the camp road, Chloe caught a glimpse of the lake and broke into the widest grin I’ve ever seen. A rock climbing wall in the middle of the lake! A trampoline in the middle of the lake! “Amazing!”
In less than 12 hours, Chloe will leave the comfort of her home to spend 12 days in the hills of Pennsylvania (aka the Poconos) in a small bunk with 8-10 other girls. We have packed everything, and as long as we don’t forget to bring her sleeping bag so she can commune with nature in the woods and her boots so she can commune with the horses, Chloe will be all set.
