Thirteen more days until school is out for the summer. I still have three children at home and that means Camp Mommy will open in a few short weeks. Endless piles of wet towels, crumpled up bathingsuits in a soggy pile in the hamper, children as thirsty as camels and an exploding summer food budget. Sounds like Camp Paradise to me!

Wet laundry aside, I am really looking forward to this summer with my children. I've been an "at home Mommy" for the past year after a car accident forced me into two extensive knee surgeries. I'm still on crutches and hobbling around but the thought of hobbling in the good weather with my children makes things even better.

Of course, I'll be mopping more than ever, doing twice the laundry and repeating "No more in and out with wet feet". However, I'll be enjoying the silly laughter, going out for ice cream and learning to use crutches on the beach (I am determined!). That is enough to make up for the extra chores that I'll be tackling this summer.

So, I am preparing for Camp Mommy now. Coming home from my daily physical therapy session and sneaking in a nap while the children are in school is a must. I'm stocking up on simple things like bubbles, buckets and juice boxes. There will be little rest this summer with children 7, 10 and soon to be 13 but I wouldn't trade it for the world. Oh....and my oldest daughter (24) is getting married in Jamaica on August 5. So, there is a long weekend in paradise coming......