Now I lay them down to sleep
and wash in a bucket before collapsing in a heap.
May the tent be not so bright,
that we’re awake at very first light.
May their midnight toilet requests be few,
better still may we coordinate our treks to the loo.
May thoughts of mates at neighbouring sites
distract them from their itchy bites.
Finally may their memories of friends and hugs
triumph over rain and bugs.
Robyna says
Amen. Esp. the midnight loo bit. Very glad to have boys for camping night time wees!
Jodie@Fresh Home Cook says
All the reasons I am SO not a camper! Love it & I hope you are having an amazing time! 🙂 xx
claireyhewitt01 says
It seems someone has been singing Jonah songs a little too much....
Happy camping!
Sammie @ The Annoyed Thyroid says
I tried camping once and that was quite enough. Hope you are loving your holiday as much as I loved your ditty (that's a lot.)
Pinky Poinker says
Cute and clever. Have a great time and nice fish!
Bec @ The Plumbette says
This is why I don't camp. Give me a room rather than a tent!
Deborah says
I'm in my 40s. I've never been camping and never EVER intend to go! I stayed in a caravan with girlfriends when at school 30yrs ago and that was bad enough!
Emily @ Have A Laugh On Me says
You're a poet and I know it! I hope you had a fantastic break away lovely - can't wait to read bits and bobs about it - thanks for linking xxx
Mark Downey - FULLHALFGLASS.COM says
Argh the memories.Good times but now wayyyyy in the past. I like my camping done these days with an inside toilet. I know - soft aren't I!