Yesterday was field trip day. We went to the Dover Air Force Base Museum in Delaware. The DAFB is pretty big. It has tons of C5 airplanes. As we were arriving a C5 was flying in. It looked to be heading right over us. As our bus was on the road, the plane flew right over us. We could hear the roar of the engine and feel the vibration. All you could see out of the window was the massive plane. They don't look so big in the air, but they are huge. The landing couldn't have been more perfect. The kids were screaming with excitement as the plane went over us to land. We saw many more landings including a touch and go while we were at the museum. It's amazing how such a big airplane, that can carry tanks, can actually fly.
After the museum, we took the kids to the park. That's their favorite part. It's a big wooden castle playground. It's fenced in so we don't have to worry. They ate lunch at the park and played until it was time to go. They never get bored on this playground.
After the trip, it was our turn. Thursday is one of the K teacher's birthdays and she has never gotten a pedicure. She is in her early 50s. We decided to take her for her first pedicure on Tuesday. So all four of us went to the Nail Salon after work to get pedicures. My coworker was like a kid in a candy shop. She thought it was the best thing ever. She commented on how she couldn't believe she had never done this before and doing it after the field trip was perfect.
Today we got to show off our toes. She was showing everyone. We even paid for a design on her big toes. We really made her day. If you have never gotten a pedicure, do it! The best days are after field trips or after school on the last day. It's also great for team bonding.
Donna,
ReplyDeleteNow I want to get a pedicure. I've only had one in my life and it was also a treat from co-workers who couldn't believe I had never gone for a manicure or pedicure. They also took me to get highlights. I love the picture of all of your pretty feet! It sounds like you have a nice team to work with and have some fun with after school. I think when that kind of bonding can happen it pays off in the teaching that results from good communication and collaboration. I bet your students can pick up on the positive friendship/teaching relationship you have with your coworkers. it's a great model for students and teachers alike!
Kathleen
Donna,
ReplyDeleteYour team seems to have a great bond! You're very lucky- it's hard to find a team like that. Who doesn't love being pampered? It's been awhile since I've had one... you've got me thinking.....
Donna,
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like the perfect day to me!! I LOVE airplanes and have never been to an airplane museum. I am going to look that one up and maybe take a field trip for myself! I dated someone who is in the Air Force and he took me on a C 130 to Niagara Falls at night. I was able to sit in the cock-pit and see Jupiter in the sky that night. It was an amazing experience!
I am very fond of pedicures being a teacher and waitress on my feet all the time! It really is a great gift and a wonderful way to bond.....who would not love a pedicure!?
:)
Tessa