Field Trip Deja Vu

Megan's 3rd grade class had their field trip for the year. They picked the same place that they went last year, The Hands on Children's Museum. I have to say I wasn't exactly thrilled to be going to the same place again. This museum is all geared towards children from toddlers on up. It is all about imaginative play with all kinds of areas to choose from for the kids to create, explore, & play.

As a chaperon I had 4 girls total. Funny that I had 3 of the same from last year and the 4th was someone different. It felt like deja vu for sure. I was surprised that the kids all still really enjoyed themselves. There were groups all around and everyone looked to be having fun. I did have a few girls sit next to me a few times not wanting to play. I think there was just a bit of boredom.

All my girls got along great which was nice. I think I've been getting lucky with my chaperon assignments. Each time I've gone I really haven't had any problems. We explored every nook of this place and did as much as possible.

We of course repeated the areas a few times and again the favorite spot was the dress up area. We spent the bulk of our time there. The girls love being on stage and trying on different clothes.

This years workshop was learning about thunder and lightening. They got to make a cool craft. I'm sure I'm going to have to figure out how to make one for Andrew once Megan brings hers home and starts playing with it. Super simple card stock and paper thing that makes a thunder like noise when you swing it.

Overall another years field trip down and a few more to go. It means a whole lot to the kids for me to go and it is a perk of being a stay at home Mom. I've said that as long as I can make it I'll go to all of the functions for them. I know how much it means to them and I love doing something so simple.

Eggcellent Fun

Today was all about eggs for this family. We started our day at a community Easter egg hunt. We've never gone to this before so we didn't really know what to expect but thought it was worth a try. It only cost us a $1 per child and we couldn't pass it up. No parents were allowed on the fields just the kids in the age group hunting. So we just stood back and watched them run and collect.

Andrew's age group went first and he was funny. They had these golden eggs out there and if you found one you got a special prize. Andrew ran out and passed up so much stuff in the sea of kids. He only ended up with 3 eggs and some candy. He was more of a looker than a gatherer.

Megan's age group came next and since she saw exactly what to expect she thought she was prepared. Jeff tried to give her some pointers and she had a game plan. When they said go she pretty much did the same thing as Andrew. She ran out and did a circle of the field area and didn't pick up anything. The tricky part of her age group was that the golden eggs were not on the field. The helpers had them in their pockets and would randomly throw them out. Meg was so far out I couldn't tell her what was happening. She never clued in. She ended up with 2 eggs and 5 pencils. She really wanted that golden egg.

Andrew thought it was hard but fun. Megan thought it was a waste. There were too many kids and it frustrated her. We tried to say it wasn't what you ended up with just the fun of getting the chance to do it.

Next up for eggs was a little home dyeing. We usually don't do this as no one in this house will eat the hard boiled eggs but this year Jeff bought a kit out of the blue so it was egg dyeing for us. The kids each got 6 eggs and Jeff and I got 1 each to dye.

The kids loved making a mess and being creative. Andrew wanted all colors on all his eggs and just dipped and dripped everywhere. Megan took her time and was trying to be careful and perfect. She had a design and idea for each egg. It was tons of fun to see them be creative in their different ways. We've had a great day in an egg sort of way.

My kids have been on spring break this week. It has pretty much been gloomy and rainy everyday. Plus I still work each day and the kids have been limited to what they've been able to do. That would mean imagination was strongly at work. The kids run hot and cold with each other but come up with the most interesting things to occupy their time.

The next thing I knew yesterday Megan came out of her room followed by Andrew and this was what they looked like. They were geared up to play and it made me giggle. I had to stop them for a picture moment. I love the creative things they come up with. Today is their last day of play and I can only imagine what games they'll come up with. I hope they have enjoyed their week is some way.