i haven't been on a field trip in many many years…and this year i went on TWO.
i realized long ago that i am not a field trip kind of mom.
i am also not a PTO kind of mom.
or a room mom or a fundraiser president kind of mom.
it's just not me.
i can't even go to meetings at church.
i can't stand that kind of stuff…i can't sit still…i can't listen.
i would skip all kids' programs if i could.
but i can't.
what was i talking about…oh yes…the second field trip.
i went on sean's field trip this year too.
he looked right at me and asked me to go.
"please mom…i really want you to…we'll have lots of fun."
how can i say no to that?
as they were walking to the the bus his teacher said "sean said you'd be riding with him"
"HA! sorry charlie…no way. see ya there!"
the bus? that's taking it too far.
i rode with my friend….and then we were late because we were searching for starbucks.
that's the kind of mom i am.
the field trip was actually really good.
i have never been since we'd moved here so i was happy to go for only $3.50.
it was the perfect place for sean.
lots of hands on but also lots of of thinking involved.
and a paper airplane exhibit?
that's heaven for sean.
they are inside a wind machine.
there is a big weather area…tornados and wind…erosion…
my favorite part was the real tornado made of smoke (?) that the kids could try to break up.
there was a maze exhibit…another challenge sean enjoys.
this room was an entire miniature town.
we stayed in here the longest…studying the details.
it must have taken a thousand hours to build this.
each little person is like half an inch tall?
that merry-go-round was maybe 3 inches?
AMAZING!
the giant bubble maker is always fun.
he stuck with it until it worked.
other kids ran up and tried it once or twice and then left but he stayed till he got it.
that is just SO sean.
i'm glad i went.
doesn't mean i will go again….but i AM glad i went this time.
it's nice to feel wanted by your kids.
because i am now aware of quickly it can change.
but maybe…just maybe…for sean it won't change?
he'll always want me to go places with him?
hey…i can dream.
🙂
Meg - This looks very familiar, our kiddos also attended this preschool. Ms. Kristin is a familar face at church. I linked to you from The Macs and check in often for the great photos and another family living life in Kansas.
Meg
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Allison - Your daughter is the cutest, most precious little girl ever.
Secret Mom Thoughts - I am missing preschool too.
Sheryl - I mentioned before that I found Annie’s preschool blog by accident last month. I’m also a preschool teacher, and love her ideas! Her photos are beautiful, just like yours. She has a way of capturing each detail. I can see why you love her.
Sheryl
Stephanie - Hi Meg.
I just found your blog recently & I am LOVING it.
I wanted you to know that I included you in my “Fine Finds” for the week.
Thanks for sharing.
Stephanie @ A Fine House
niki - it looks like a fun and imaginitive preschool…i’m jealous. would love to know where annie’s teacher got her dinosaur t-shirt……love it.
love your blog, too. 🙂
Kelli - I LOVE the idea of combining an assisted living facility with a pre-school. What a blessing that must be in the lives of the older people and a great lesson in respect for the elderly in the kids. I live in CA and wonder if there is anything like that out here?!
Aubrey - My favorite is Annie’s mismatched socks–especially the rainbow one. And maybe I’m biased, but I think she’s the cutest kid in her class. She has such pretty eyes.
Lorilee - I love the idea of a preschool within or near an assisted living home. I WANT one of those parachute thingys! It looks like fun!
Blessings,
Lorilee
Carrie - how great I love the rainbow aprons
Penny - My girls preschool years were such wonderful times. Two are in college and one is in High School now. So it has been a while. Really cherish these tender years. They fly by so quickly. I love the beautiful pictures you post in your blog. I am a very visual person and this is one thing that draws me to your site. (and of course Waffle!!)
lorel - those kids kids are cute!
Sally - SO cool! I teach preschool so I examined the pictures for ideas! I love that the teacher is sitting on a table to read the story! I love that there are so many bright colors! I love the parachute (use mine often!)! SO cool!!! No wonder she misses it!
Lee Ann - We miss pre-school too. How cool that it was at an assisted-living place. A 2 block walk will be great too.
And I love that Annie and my girls have so many of the exact same clothes. We have both mis-matched socks (worn just the way she’s wearing them) and the “old” sparkly pink shoes. Too funny!
adrienneK - GUSH!!!! annies preschool teacher has a very cool blog as well!!!
i swear my in laws live in newton, if we ever move there (while the girls are still little) i would so want them to go to this school it seems so wonderful (and colorful)!!!!
erin j - I have been watching your blog for some time now and decided I should actually comment. I love your eye for color; it brightens my day. And a preschool in a nursing home is such a sweet idea; it looks like such a blessing to all involved.
Sandy - Preschoolers are so much fun!
Not to sound creepy (although it is), but last night I had another dream about hanging out with you and your family. You guys rock! Thanks for the fun times! (ha ha) 🙂 (This probably really creeps Lauren out!)
Starnes Fam - I love that the school was within the assisted living facility. We took our kids to trick-or-treat at one a few years ago. Such a gift for them…..to see, feel, hear young people. It warmed my heart to be able to share my joy with them and bring them back to their earlier years.
Love photos, as always.
kristin - oh!!!! i miss it too…especially seeing these.
can i use these? : )
Lillian - I am loving this post so much! My daughter starts Preschool in the fall and it made me so excited for her! Beautiful pictures – and her teachers look like so much fun! The grins in all of the pictures speak volumes:)
adrienne - i love where it was located! what a great idea and so wonderful for the elderly too. as a teacher, i’m loving that table thing she’s sitting on during storytime 🙂 very eye level for the kids!
Joanna - That looks like a FUN preschool!
Kathy - Great pictures, I bet Annie misses Pre-School too! Love the teachers bright color aprons!
Mary Beth - I saw MY Megan’s preschool teacher several years ago and I started crying. MY Megan is now 23 years old! I learned so much from her teacher and I remember so much about that year. sniff…sniff……..
emily :] - awww. preschool was the best.
PaiselyJade - What lovely photos… especially all the colour!!
Jocelyn Stott - Parachutes were the BEST. I miss preschool as well. Great photos.
Shauna Howington - I remember the big parachute thingy in school, it was so much fun. Beautiful pictures!