Xander's Field Trip

Xander had his first field trip yesterday, down at the Power Authority. Joe and I volunteered to be chaperones, along with about six other parents and grandparents. It was fun but so crazy!

We walked around the wetlands first, all the kids looking for frogs and tadpoles. We also saw some little fish and dragonflies. Xander held my hand part of the way around, before he got distracted.

The PA also has a big barn full of learning stations. Lots about electricity and energy, plus the obligatory dead animal display. The kids loved being in there because they could touch everything. They liked the tour of Lansing Manor - a historical home - much less because they weren't allowed to touch ANYTHING! That's the only time when Joe had to use the big voice, and not even for our own kid.

We had a picnic lunch outside, then the kids raced around on the big lawn to work off some energy. Xander didn't do too much running because he's still got a big of a cough, especially when he exerts himself too much. After the kids watched a movie about electricity and electrical safety, Joe and I headed home.

Xander's last day is Monday, then he'll be done for the summer. Not sure I'm ready for that!!