Ever hiked with A LOT of elementary school kids?

We took a field trip (nature hike) to a large lake that is by the base. It was quite an experience.

150 or so kids trekked through the hilly woods of Japan (literally). They were woods...not a well-paved out leisurely stroll! It was roughly 2 miles there and 2 miles back. Now I didn't realize that we were going to be hiking for 4 miles so I decided to get my workout in before I left for school. Hmmmmm 45 min on the stairs AND hiking with kids that spend more time playing Playstation rather than playing outside at the 60+ parks that are on this base - was no joke!

We made it! Elijah had a blast and did NOT utter a single complaint about walking or being outside - the boy loves to play outside - generally plays outside for about 7 hours a day during summer months!

Now that the summer enrichment program is over, he is free to sleep in and play outside even more!