We spent a lot of time at the Indianapolis Riley Children’s Museum. It is considered one of the best children’s museums in the entire US. Over the years I went many times. I used to take my kindergarten class to the museum at least once or more per year. We always had parents go with us, or an additional teacher so the kids wouldn’t wander off. In our case, we always had the older sister to help keep watch on the twins. Over the years my favorite thing at the museum changed. In the earliest years, when I was taking my Kindergarten class to the museum, I loved the science area. It was a great chance to teach the kids quickly about the wonder of science.
That was up on the upper floors of the museum; Normally we would walk up the ramp rather than take the elevator. Walking the ramp that went all the way to the top of the museum was a good way to wear the kids out before we hit the exhibit. We would station one of the teachers at the entrance to space and let the kids run wild; They did, every single time in fact. But by the time it was lunch time they were settled and ready to sit for awhile. We would then wander some of the other exhibits of the museum. They always had wonderful seasonal displays on the second floor and a really good clock in the main area of the museum.
As my daughter got a little older, she and I would always take a detour through the floor that had wonderful doll houses. We also loved the early Indiana exhibit. Indiana claims Abraham Lincoln, as well as Kentucky and Illinois, as a native son. Lincoln was born in Kentucky, spent his childhood in Southern Indiana and then moved to Springfield Illinois. The pioneer exhibit at the Children’s museum was always fun. There were so many wonderful exhibits. One year they had a Chrimstas exhibit that I still remember. Or, the fantastic every 3 or 4-year dinosaur exhibit that was so popular they added on to the museum so that the dinosaur exhibit became a permanent part of the museum. Always a wonderful time!!!!
Nice and important activities for the kids while still pleasing them.
Or, letting them run around get the ya-ya’s out, and then enjoying a peaceful ride home with sleeping children in the car 🙂
You’re right, Coach! That’s a beautiful peace we can get from them after they got a lot of fun activities!
When I was a child my father used to say “I am tired, it is time for you to go to bed.” I didn’t understand that until my daughter was born. Now I get it completely!
Then, tell me whenever you feel tired, I’ll go to bed soon.
The best times, often led to the quiet times, Exhausted children sleeping in the car as we rode home 🙂 !
It is kinda special joy for us, right?
It is the most amazing gift ever given. Sleeping children remind you of why you have children in the first place.
You remind me a song “Sleeping Child” MLTR… Yes, You’re right about it.
Such happy memories and forever times to share with us.
Thanks, Carol! The memories of the things that once were are often the most important. Making new memories though, should always be the most important!
You are so right and that is what I am doing. Holding on and going forward at the same time.
Hmmm… there is an idea for a poem. Thanks for the inspiration you did not even know about. 🙂
Inspiration is free! The best part of sharing is inspiring others!
I completely agree with you!
Neil Young once wrote a song called Alabama, one wheel on the road, one wheel in the ditch…
Don’t remember this song. Had to research…
Alabama, you got
the weight on your shoulders
That’s breaking your back.
Your Cadillac
has got a wheel in the ditch
And a wheel on the track