I had to jump in to help him get his footing, forgetting that my phone was still in my pocket. (RIP, electronics).
It’s hard to stay mad when you’re looking at a mountain.
My mom has a six-pack of patience; I’m still working on mine. -ENG- Camp With Mom and My Annoying Friend Who ...
By the time the tent was upright, it looked slightly lopsided, resembling a giant, nylon raisin. Mom just laughed and handed us both a bottle of water. "It has character," she said, her eyes twinkling with that patient "mom" energy that I honestly don't deserve. The Hike That Never Ended
Leo tried a cannonball off a flat rock, missed the deep spot, and ended up doing a shallow belly flop that turned his chest bright pink. I had to jump in to help him
Even when they’re poking you with tent poles.
We went through an entire bag of marshmallows. Leo burned every single one of his until they were charred black husks. "It’s the smoky flavor," he insisted, charcoal smeared across his cheek. My mom has a six-pack of patience; I’m
"Leo, you’re going to scare away the bears," I hissed."Good! I’ll fight them," he replied, wielding a walking stick like a lightsaber.
Driving home, Leo fell asleep against the window within ten minutes. The silence was finally there, but honestly? It felt a little too quiet. I looked at my mom, she winked at me in the rearview mirror, and I knew we’d be inviting him back next summer.