Today I joined Graham's class on a field trip to a reserve where we learned about native NZ trees and about how to determine the quality of the water in the streams. Our guide scooped out water from the stream and with a sieve, collected critters from the water. The kids then had to take the critters from the water sample with tweezers and put them into a divided container to identify. Depending upon what critters we found, using a formula, we could determine the quality of the water. It was very interesting.
Field trips here are SOOOO different! The kids could run and play and a couple of kids never once had their shoes on! The kids could wade into the stream. No one pesters them to stay clean or to be quiet. The only real rules were: stay in sight of an adult, no littering, and wear your hat! The kids didn't fight or bicker or really do anything naughty. I watched kids pick up trash after other kids. I watched kids encourage Graham to participate. I watched very happy children be kids.
I just received a phone call from Mikaylie's youth group leader who just needed VERBAL permission for Mikaylie to go off site tomorrow from church for an activity. They are going to learn how to make sushi!!! Does this get any better!?!?! LOL!!
Today, Mikaylie went out for the soccer team. They've actually been practicing for about three weeks now but the coaches agreed to giver her a look. Mikaylie wanted me to meet her at the field to meet the coach (and maybe for some moral support). Mikaylie looked pretty good considering she's not been conditioning and hasn't played soccer in about a year. I was concerned, however, because the coach said she still had to cut three girls. With Mikaylie being new, out of shape and a little intimidated, I was afraid she might not be in the best position to make the cut. After the practice, the coach asked Mikaylie if she'd be at practice Thursday. She said yes and asked if she should purchase boots (cleats) and shin guards. The coach said yes but I was reluctant. I asked if she thought she had a good chance they'd keep her. I didn't want to put them on the spot or pressure them for a decision right then but I also didn't want to fork out the couple hundred bucks for gear and then have her cut. The two coaches looked at each other then assured us that she would be fine. They said that they could tell, even just during drills, that Mikaylie was using both feet for handling the ball and that she'll be on the team. YAY Mikaylie!!! Good on ya!
Today was quite the busy day. I, for one, am exhausted. Tomorrow... I might go for a ride...
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