School days with Isaac

Today was some kind of parent- student activity day for Isaac's class.  As Matt was working, Laura was other occupied (go figure) I got to be the parental unit for Isaac.  I was not the only grandfather present, nor the only English speaking adult.  Several of the parents spoke with me, some on holiday from work, others, just not working I guess.  Anyway, there place was full of kids and parents.

The kids did some sort of class participation thing then had a joint parent / child craft activity.

Isaac proudly shows off our craft.

We followed instructions,

as did they rest of the class

note girl to Isaac's right, blue sunbeams too.

 On a trip up the stairs I got a look into the kitchen.

  Making noodle soup someone said.

 Later there was an outside activity that was physical in nature,

 sorta like rhythm gymnastics.

  Note the number of cameras per adult. 

 I think it was almost one to one.

 Isaac and some parent encouraged buddies.  I do not think these are his real friends in the class.

 One of the hoots of the day was the parent relay race.  Unbeknownst. to me we had been divided into teams.  Teams for a relay race as in we are talking "lets win this thing".  Somewhere someone  on each team had decided that "we" were going all out to win this thing And it was ON.  The racing was spirited and full speed.

 I unfortunately found my self running anchor.  He who migrates to the back of the crowd gets his due.  Our team also had a runner fall.  Guess who got to be the last one to cross the finish line.  Yup  that would be me.

Thankfully we got a second chance -  teams reorganized - --most importantly our team had a young father who was now running anchor.  We did not lose -- as no one on our team fell either.  I too ran full out and am in probably 400 photographs -- probably more-lots more.  (note the effort in these runners-- I am serious this was serious)(it was a hoot - loved it)

Isaac and I had a good day and we and all other participants got heart stickers for some reason or other.