[flickr id=”7089103379″ thumbnail=”small” overlay=”true” size=”small” group=”” align=”left”]It’s never a good thing when in the middle of a class ‘event’ with many parents present – the teacher singles you out and pulls you aside before you can leave.

“Just for a moment.”

Last week the class had a field trip.

Field Trip = Change in Routine.

Change in Routine = Over-Stimulated Molly.

The teacher let us know that on the trip Molly had a bit of trouble.  She never stopped. Once.  Nearly running into the street at one point.  If Teacher had to pull her attention away or let go of Molly’s hand for even a second, Molly used that to run off.

Eventually one of the parents caught on and became Molly’s ‘keeper’ for the rest of the field trip – but it was a bit of a hectic day.

So now it’s been decided that going forward Molly will need a ‘keeper’ on any field trips. It’s not something that’s likely to end up on the IEP, but it’s something the teachers will be aware of.

It is our decision to also make them aware that I will be her ‘keeper’.

So I will be the official Molly-Chaperone for all future field trips.

Even the ones I usually avoid.

Fun.