Coincidences
"But Mom, I've gotta make sure I have everything!" Taylor screams in a whiny voice. The day I've been dreading has finally arrived. My oldest daughter is leaving for the summer to work as a camp counselor. She's working at the same camp that I worked at when I was 16. "Mom!! I can't find my adidas, HELP ME." Yells Taylor, sounding like she's in a state of emergency. "Sweetie, they're already in the van, you packed them this morning." I replied. "Dad! Are you coming? We're leaving in five minutes." Taylor screams in excitement. Dressed in faded overalls, with her hair pulled up and tied back with a bright yellow ribbon, she looks so grown up -- so mature. I've never been more nervous. What am I going to do without my baby all summer? Who's going to keep my fashion sense in line? Who's going to watch Felicity with me? Ahh! She can't leave me! "Ya know mom, I'm gonna miss being home this summer, I'll come home during the five week break and I'll call you as much as I can." Taylor looks at me with true sincerity. Tears are filling my eyes, I can't show her my weakness. I quickly change the subject. There's the sign, "YMCA CAMP WEWA, 5 MILES." "Jamie, look at this place. Nothing
Ah, the joys of being a camp counselor. "Ah, love at first sight!" I whisper to myself in excitement. The next morning the sun pries my eyelids open. Keri is dressed in Capri pants and a small multi-colored mid-drift like most of the girls in the cabin. I couldn't help but stare into his gorgeous green eyes. I can't wait! This is my one chance to be with Jake -- his dimples, his green eyes and all. "You know you have the most amazing smile, it's so big. He's only the most gorgeous counselor at camp. "Hurry girls, we've gotta start heading over there. The three of us walk up to the young blonde.
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