Do most parents feel like this? I mean, I know my brother does. There is nothing that he likes more than to spend time at home with his kids and his wife. He has told me that he doesn’t live to work. He works in order to spend more quality time with his family. The more successful he becomes in his career, the more time he is able to spend with his family. I want that.

I know, I know…my kid is Dakota. But he is the best dang kid. Seriously. If I could hang out with him all day, I’d be happy. He makes me happy. The way he loves on me and gives me kisses. The way he tolerates me photographing him. The way he rolls over on his back and looks at me from that upside down place. It all makes me smile. And it makes me want to hang out with him.

So, when I read about a summer camp for dogs, I am head over heels. Because, get this, the catch is that you don’t just drop them off. You hang out with them. You spend time, bonding with your canine companion.

Yeah, the goal is to have a relaxing week with your dog. And sure, I could do that for free (sans the $1000 a week fee) at home or anywhere else I chose to take him. But it’s a special thing geared towards my boy and me! How cool is that?

Now, if I could just figure out how to get Dakota to press the button to do photographs, we’d be in blissful sync.