A whole new world...

So we are partially settled in to our apartment... we have been here 26 hours. We arrived shortly before lunch yesterday. Dan drove his car, and the girls rode with me. Through all of Georgia they fought over dolls, backpacks and had trouble sharing a queen size blanket! Luckily after a bathroom and grape eating stop at the South Carolina border things improved. We listened to the Mamma Mia soundtrack (mommy's choice) and then Elmopalooza and Gregg Russell (obviously NOT mommy's choice). Sophie and Lily cheered when we entered North Carolina - happy to be "almost there." After enjoying a gorgeous view of the mountains and eating several dozen grapes doled out one-by-one from the front seat we found our camp! I stumbled out of the car in front of the main office and the girls scrambled to find their shoes. We were greeted by several head staff members who immediately took the girls under their wings. A group tour led us to our apartment and about 7 different people were highly entertained, but helped us unload our stuffed cars anyways!

Within 20 minutes of arriving, Camille (also known as Babysitter extraordinaire) came to meet us. She took one look at the girls and they were off and running. Dan and I had most of the day to rearrange furniture and set up our "home." I am currently making a list of the things that we have forgotten (a Wal-Mart trip is in our near future) and putting in the trunk of the car things that we really don't need and just don't have room to keep! While we were busy with this, Sophie and Lily were making art, putting on makeup, riding in a golf cart to go visit chickens, and making friends with everyone!

Bedtime last night was a nightmare... just envision a 2 year old and 4 year old that are overtired, in a new place and sharing a room - enough said! Sophie (a.k.a. the princess from the princess and the pea) couldn't sleep because "this bed is lower than the one I have at home." Lily only wanted to sleep "in the big girl bed" but refused to stay in it so had to be put in the pack and play. After a mere 2 hours and lots of screaming the girls were finally out - Dan and I were not far behind.

This morning we opened our door to find a baby pool and mini water slide on the grass in front of our housing - purchased last night just for our girls! Sophie has had an incredible time playing today and Lily is having a bit of a time adjusting. Dan is working as best he can with makeshift desks and a laptop! As for me, I feel like a college-age impostor - playing team building activities with the head staff - most of whom I am at least a decade older than! Speaking of which - I am expected back in the dining hall shortly!