My Love/Hate Relationship With Field Trips

Who doesn't love a field trip, right?  I certainly do!  But, there are always things that factor in; Can I bring the younger kids along?  If I can't bring the littles, who will watch them?  Will I get the rowdy kids in my group?  What if they assign me a parent I don't care for? ;)  I've signed up and it's pouring rain, now what?  Have I gone on more trips with kid #1, #2 or #3?  Is that fair?  Etc, Etc, Etc.  So many factors!

I personally, got to go on many field trips this year... I consider myself VERY blessed to have gone along.  My mom has watched the littles for me on more than 1 occasion and my MIL (mother in law) has stepped in too.  There have also been many times the littles could come with me (because Nat has THEE WORLDS GREATEST TEACHER!!!).  And then there's my super duper hero of a husband that makes it work to squeeze at least 1 field trip in every year.  (have I ever told you how awesome my hubby is?  I'll have to make a post all about him one of these days too.  He really is a super hero)

But, for today I'll let the photos do the talking for me :) I have not 1 regret on any trip I've been on. It POURED rain for a couple, we had amazing weather for some, there were still some I missed, I was partnered with some AMAZING parents and even though I had a couple of rowdies a couple of times it was nothing I couldn't handle :)

 Above: The famous "Fall Leaves Day"  Where the kids all go to one of their classmates homes and rake leaves and eat hot dogs.  We ended up having a beautiful, dry day and it was SO much fun!  The point of this trip was to experience Fall and all the changes it brings.
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Above: Blue Heron Nature Reserve.  I love this place.  It's located on South Sumas Road in Chilliwack.  If you like being outside and like doing fun stuff for free then I strongly suggest you take a visit here.  It POURED rain the ENTIRE time but it was so much fun and none of the kids spirits were dampened one bit.  The point of this trip was an end to the Bird unit the kids had been studying.  I was amazed at all the knowledge the kids had :)
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Above:  Mill Lake Park.  We had a paper and pencil and had to find a bunch of different things as we walked around the park... for example: ducklings, a turtle, flower buds, etc.  The whole point of the trip was to explore God's creation in Springtime.  Another beautiful day and so so much fun!
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Above:  THE ZOO!  Everyone loves the zoo.  It poured rain on the drive in... we were all a little worried.  The minute we pulled into the parking lot the rain let up and it didn't rain one more drop until the bus was loaded on the way home again.  THANK YOU LORD!  This was such a great day!
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Above:  White Rock!  One of my favourite places.  We explored the beach, found all kinds of wonderful creatures, ate lunch on the beach and again had the most amazing weather!  This was a truly fabulous day!
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Jarno was able to go on a trip with Boy to the Brittania Beach Mines.  Unfortunately, I have no photos to share of that but they both said it was a great time and a lot of learning and exploring was done.

I find it hard to juggle all the field trips throughout the school year plus having 3 kids at home still.  I love to go but it doesn't always work.  And having 3 kids in school this year some trips were overlapped too.  AND, they save all the trips for the last few weeks of school.  I feel like I haven't been home in weeks.  I am SO ready for summer break... 1 day left... 3 more lunches to make... I CAN DO THIS!!!

See you soon!