Last Thursday I got to join Millie and close to 100 other first graders on a field trip to the zoo. It was a fun adventure, though a little more hands on than I was expecting as I was assigned three children and then we were let loose on our own for the day. Millie's teacher had made up a packet of things to look for and some 'talking' points and we were given meeting times for lunch and the bus, and that was it. I hadn't anticipated quite that much responsibility! The weather was perfect though and all of the animals were out and there were no crowds, so it really was a perfect day to wander the zoo. I think the day got a little long and we probably could have left after lunch and everyone would have been happy (instead of leaving almost 2 hours after lunch). The kids got a little antsy and the parents got a little over-stimulated (first graders have a LOT of energy!), but overall everyone had fun. I'm so appreciative that I am able to participate in the girls' school activities.
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