Overmydeadbody, the boys DID pee in the bushes, but bearing in mind it pissed it down all day last Saturday and although ds2 is 4, he has very little bladder control, if he needs a wee, he needs a wee, no time for wrapping him up in his coat and putting his wellies back on. We tried that and ended up having to change all of his clothes as he has already wet himself and then proceeded to do the rest of his wee with his bits pointing up too much so he pee'd all over his top and jumper too.
Plus, a bucket would be handy for me, being 29 weeks pregnant, I don't want to be traipsing around in the dark if I have to answer natures call.
Not sure why I feel the need to justify myself but it bugs me when people claim we aren't "proper" campers because we take an EHU for heat and want to take a bucket to wee in for emergencies. Poor ds2, with all his medical issues and some developmental delays, perhaps we should just stay at home???
Ok, hugely crabby, anemic, heartburny, toothachey, pregnant woman stepping down off her reinforced soap box.
On a slight side note, I am not really sure a man is necessary. I could just about manage to put my tent up on my own, even in my condition and I can certainly get it down myself. Dh is handy for warming cold feet/hands/butt on though!