The Zoo

Well I just wanted to give an update on Emma and Kindergarten. She had her first Field trip and I got to go with her. We went to the zoo. I wish I had pictures, but the batteries died. I couldn't bring myself to buy batteries that must have super powers because of the way they're priced. I won't rant and rave about the ridiculously priced products at our local ZOO, cause I'm sure you've all experienced that bureaucracy. Anyway we were spit up into groups and my group of 2, yes 2, Emma and the "worse" kid in the class. You know you'll never sign up for one of these things again when all the parents come up to you and wish you luck, and they've never met the kid. We've all just been informed by our kids how he behaves. Then when the teacher hands you her cell phone number and tells you to call her if there's any problems. I've been to the Zoo, and it's not that great even if I did get in for only $5.oo. I wanted to go home. Why do I do these kinds of things to myself? Emma gave "naughty" a talking to on the bus ride up, warning him that he'd better be good for her mommy. (SHE KNOWS)! Well he was just fine. I only lost him once, and threatened time out. Not too bad I must say. It was fun. Ask me if I'm signing on for the next one........ probably. I did love how when I did buy a stuffed animal for Ethan, sorry he could come purchase, that the girl at the register asked if I wanted to donate my .32 cents in change to the Zoo. WHAT!!! Don't I already pay taxes, give me my change. (okay, I gave it to the zoo. wonder if that's a write off? HA!)
Oh, and good news, Emma's bear is holding up just fine and is the most decorated of the the class (that's my girl). Also, the mean girl is nice now. That's always a good thing.