No Tank Tops, No open toed shoes...are you serious??

I have no update on when we're going to Kaz-so, let's talk about something else.

We are going on a big OVERNIGHT 4th grade field trip on May 15th to St. Augustine. It's the OLDEST CITY EVER, and has TONS of Florida history. In 4th grade, the kids learn ALL about Florida history, so this trip is a great way to end the year with a bang. The bus leaves Thursday morning at 6 am. (oh my) Today, we had a meeting for all chaperones about the trip and the RULES. Apparently, this is a very busy time for the sleepy lil town of St. Augustine where they are descened upon by THOUSANDS of 4th graders. {I am thinking that is their version of Pure Hell, ha ha). So, Sean's teacher explained that there will be TONS and TONS of 4th graders from all over Florida and that this is like a "tour on speed". Once we get to St. Augustine, we will get a catered lunch from Subway.The lunch is a turkey sammich with Mayo. If our children don't like that, bring them a granola bar or powerbar from home. There is not enough time to go anywhere else before the first tour. I didn't want to ask if that mayo was "on the side" cuz I hate mayo. Anyway...I can live with that.
As they went over the rules, they said NO OPEN TOED SHOES because we are climbing up a zillion stairs of this lighthouse and they don't allow you in unless you have close toed shoes. I know that's a safety thing, but I LIVE IN MY FIT FLOPS. They're so comfy and so cute. Then, I noticed it said No tank tops and no short shorts and no shirt skirts. I'm down with the no short shorts, but NO TANK TOPS? We live in Florida, and it's hot. So, I raised my hand and asked. Well, I was told, that's the school's rule. They won't tell US what to wear but the kids can't wear them. I said, oh, that's fine, it's just that I HAVE REALLY CUTE JEWELED TANK TOPS FROM STEINMART. I think the teachers think I'm a real pita. Then, they said, the kids look for us to be role models and no talking on the tours. There is so much to hear and see that if they see us talking, they're not likely to listen either. Then, I felt everyone was looking at ME. They also said, NO alcohol, and none in your suitcase. I would not bring any in my suitcase, but a cold beer with dinner would be nice. However, it's not allowed and that's ok too.

So, No cute fit flops, no bejeweled tank tops, no talking, and no beer with dinner after the tour on speed. Doesn't that sound like fun? I am sure it will be really fun, and I'll be with Sean, who is most always fun. Plus, I have lots of good friends going, but, of course, we can't talk.

The last overnight field trip I chaperoned was Jillian's high school trip to New York City. We saw a bunch of broadway shows, etc. I got in trouble from her teacher there too because we were trying to "break the rules" and take some kids back to the hotel to get some warm, dry clothes because we got POURED on during the Macy's Thanksgiving day parade. We were pulled aside by the teacher and got the "You are role models" lecture. I thought she was being unreasonable but we complied. I'm such a troublemaker!!!

I will save my bejeweled tanks for Kaz, unless, of course, we don't go until winter now. I still have my boots, and my cold weather stuff, so, I'm set no matter what the season.