5th Grade field trip to Zions!

Last week I went with Lindsay on her 5th grade field trip to Zions. Lindsay said," Mom this is my last field trip I will EVER go on because next year I am going into intermediate school".....So, Even though it was a little hectic figuring out a babysitter for my kids and the babysitting kiddies I am glad I went. I have never regretted any decision that I have made when I put my kids first. Everytime I attend a school field trip with any of my kids I am reminded of my childhood and the prescious innosence of youth. Maybe I should be a psychiatrist or something but I often find myself studying people and wondering why kids act the way they do...especially kids. There is and always has been the "popular" kids, the "dorks", the "wanna be popular" kids, the "loud mouths", the "quiet insecure kids", etc... Through my quiet observation of the fifth grade class I came to the obvious conclusion that everone has this desperate need to be accepted, loved and acknowledged. I think that's really all any of us want in life is to be loved and accepted for who we are. I have always had a soft spot in my heart for the underdog...don't ask me why? ANYHEW>...We hiked up to the top of emerald pools... at which time my legs felt alot like jello. I decided my body just ain't what it used to be...lol But I made it, YEAH!! It was a great workout. After we returned from the hike we all sat on the lawn and ate lunch while Mr. Ekker and Mr. Thomas had a water fight. They have way to much fun...and get paid for it:) I am very thankful that Lindsay had Mr Ekker for her 5th grade teacher! He made learning fun and incorporated alot of exercise and laughs into his learning.I am however glad that school is out and that summer vacation has begun. Alot less "Mom Taxi" for 10 weeks YEAH!