A good field trip!

Ian's class went on a field trip today.  They have been doing several a month this semester, and I always kind of hold my breath and keep my phone handy on those days.  But, he seems to be getting the hang of it, and I am so very grateful!

The teacher does a simple daily sheet with smiley faces every day.  It helps me know in general how his day went.  This was today's sheet; I feel like framing it!

This field trip was to a local mall.  The objective was to work on math and social skills.  I sent in $14, all my cash!  They were to eat lunch in the food court and do some shopping.  I checked the website to make sure the food court had something Ian would eat, and thankfully they had a Chik-Fil-A.

So, I opened up Ian's backpack when he got home and there was the plastic bag I had sent the cash in, with just some coins and a receipt.  Also, there was a wrapped package with a typed note on top.  Ian had bought a present for Rob and me and wrapped it at school and typed the note.  What a big day for him!  I am so proud.

Here is the package, along with one he did in Art class a few days ago.  I cannot express the joy of actually having presents from my child that he made and bought himself.  This is starting to be a very cool Christmas!