Field Trips and Nature Walks

Good morning everyone. Busy week per the usual, so lets get to it. Mid week, I chaperoned a field trip to the Sunset Playhouse in Elm Grove, a short little bus ride from New Berlin. The kids went to see The Little Red Hen. Before we departed her class, I hung out with some of the other parents watching our kids do their morning routine which consists of singing, sign language, then some Spanish, and Pledge of Allegiance. They were absolutely amazing to watch do all these things, and to think they do it every day. They listened quietly as she read two different versions of the Little Red Hen and watched to see if the kids could tell the different parts of it. When the bus arrived the kids got all excited and immediately tried to figure out who would sit with who. Two of Mia's friends wanted to sit with me. "Um, I need to sit with you because I need you in my life" said Olivia...then Irianna".

On the ride there, I sat by myself with Mia, Nakkita and Audrey in the seat directly across from me. Audrey and Mia planned it out early that they would sit together. Originally, they wanted me with them, but when I saw Nakkita sitting solo, I asked if the girls would like her to sit with them and they said "yes". Great. They started a craft before the play started. I helped the kids put together a hen with a paper plate, eyeballs and construction paper. Audrey claimed "yours won't look as good as mine" but when I completed it, she retracted her comment and said "yeah...it's pretty awesome". 

I sat with Alexa's Mom in the back and we watched the kids sit real nice and watch the play. They had a great time, and loved it. I think I heard from someone that they were the quietest and most well-behaved class there. Always nice to hear. :) On the way home, I sat with Olivia while Mia sat with Audrey again. We had a lot of fun on my very last field trip with her class. They've got one at the end of the month at the zoo, but my Mom will be attending this one. She's been holding out for a hopeful trip to the zoo and is very excited. 

Later, we went to my parents house after some grocery shopping and watched Chelsea take on Liverpool. It ended in a 1-1 draw which sums up the season for us. Thursday, Mia went to school for about an hour to check out a guy who brought animals, puppets and instruments to class. All of the classes were in the gym and from what she said, everyone had a great time. She was too shy and scared to touch the animals, but laughed as she told me a frog peed on the guys head. When I went to pick her up, her class came out of the main doors and were going to go on a nature walk. I was invited. Sure why not. Irianna attached herself to my leg before I had to get her off as we hiked down to the old site of Smarty Pants. Behind there, is a pond where the kids could hear croaking. Fun time. Friday, Mia and BFF Olivia went to Wildcard Gymnastics. THIS time, Mia had a lot of fun because her friend went with. The gym had more kids in it this time. The girls played and jumped and were silly for a few hours. It's always enjoyable watching these two interact. They're such sisters. 

Saturday, we got up and went to the Milwaukee Art Museum. We haven't been there since Mia was about 4 months old. Much more enjoyable as a 5 year old. She loved all of the art. She made a weathervane in this little studio. The detail Mia puts into every project she does, is incredible and both of us were very proud of her. We had a late lunch in their cafe before heading home for the day. I missed the Torrent's last friendly game due to the obnoxiously cold temperatures but the resulted in a tie. 

Sunday, I got up nice and early for the final Chelsea game of the season where they took on the BPL champions Leicester City. It ended in a 1-1 draw as well. We had a pretty frustrating season losing one of the best managers, suffered a handful of injuries and worst of all, witnessing players that shined last season fade out the majority of this season. Didn't want to end the season with a draw, but the main focus, was on if JT would be around for the 16/17 season. He was originally not offered a deal a few months back, and when he was rumored to be looking around for a new club, Chelsea quickly stated a contract extension was indeed offered, we're still unclear what will happen. I hope the skipper can stick around. He's the anchor to the West London ship and he's always been with the team no matter if they're winning or losing. 18 years with one team is very impressive. Hopefully he sticks around. No clue yet if I'm going to watch their friendly game in MN. Waiting for a confirmation from my brother and Dad that there down to do it. 

Throughout the week, I worked on some snapback hat designs for the Torrent and it's being decided which design will end up being the one that goes in production. I myself, do not sport the latest hat trend, but apparently a lot of people have been looking for a Torrent lid for their head so hopefully they sell. Mia's got a birthday party to attend this Saturday. Trey's turning 5 so she's super excited to attend. I've got some design work to do, and hope to start some traditional art stuff as well. That's all for now, thanks for reading!