A Japanese Field Trip

Another first in the books. We had Elin's first field trip today. The kids got to ride the bus to the local aquarium. The mom's were instructed to meet the kids there for a family outing.

They arrived in classic Kyubun style, lined up for a formal greeting with the headmistress. It really is quite hilarious watching 80 preschoolers attempting to stand in line for 10 minutes. Chaos indeed.

In true Japanese fashion we started with a mommy & kid class picture with a professional photographer.  Given I had to be IN the picture, I don't have any evidence of the event. But it was pretty memorable. Hopefully Elin at least looked at the camera. 

The aquarium has a typical assortment of sea life including dolphins, manta rays, turtles, and sting rays.  The last time we visited Elin was a tiny tot!

Declan came along for the fun. Superman clearly thinks he's ready to hang in the big leagues. 

At the end of the morning everyone lined up for a formal goodbye to their senseis (teachers) & the headmistress. As expected, a colorful chaotic blur of preschool mayhem followed as children attempted to meet up with their mothers. Tears, laughter, oopsies and meltdowns for everyone! 

Matane,

Caitlyn