too old?

I went with my freshmen don on his field trip today. When I signed up (yes, I was the first), I thought it would be fun and no big deal Since I use to teach 6-8th grade social studies I knew I had the experience and we went to Liberty Memorial which is a WW1 museum. I went into the parent meeting this morning all excited. I was handed a packet of info and the teacher started talking at us. All of a sudden I remembered that going on filed trips as a teacher is waaaay different then going as a parent. I was given a list of students that I was "in charge" of. I only knew 2 out of 12.

After the parent info meeting we were basically thrown to the wolves. We went into the gym and were met by 300 HIGH SCHOOL students. Man, they are tall!!! I wondered until my son took pity on me ans showed me to my group. Then they got on the bus and I followed behind (I am not completely stupid...there was NO WAY I was getting on a bus).

I was surprised at how good the kids were. They stayed in the group and were polite. I was a bit shocked by the girls shorts. My new rule of thumb...if you need a bikini wax to wear them...they are probably too short.

I survived, but there are so many things different in school these days. I also felt old, so, so, old!

After it was all over I drove home in almost a zombie state. I cannot believe how tired I am!!!! I don't remember being this mentally drained after a days work. I even told my son that I am surprised he doesn't come home and sleep everyday. So, now I am off to bed....I can barely hold my head up!!!