Miss Moppet (daughter) and I had a great day out yesterday. Our State Library has a spot called “The Corner” and yes, it is in a corner. They have a whole space set aside for under 8’s with craft, puzzles, books, dress-ups, blocks… an endless list of things for little ones to do. They also have story time which the kids just love. They all crowd around and the story tellers are wonderful in encouraging participation and noise! There’s no such thing as being quiet in The Corner! I often wonder why they have the “quiet study tables” so close to The Corner… hmmm.
Then we went over to the Gallery of Modern Art where there is a fantastic display of colour in art by Katarina Grosse that Miss Moppet loves to look at. We also checked out an indigenous art display that was amazing, such talent. We did a quick fly through the Museum (there are a few certain things that she just has to look at each time we go there) then had a rest and some lunch before coming back home.
It’s days like this where I’m not sorry that I gave up working for an employer and started my own business. Being able to take time out for my family is so important and being able to have leisurely days of fun with my daughter is invaluable. I’ve often heard young adults say “my parents never had any time… they were always working…” I think it is sad that more value is placed on earning money than being with family. If we give up the luxuries that society insists we have, you know the big cars, plasma tvs, expensive gadgets etc etc; we can live perfectly well and whatsmore, we are all much happier! In my opinion, kids are better off with their a parent at home. I know it isn’t possible for everyone but if it is, then do it, it’s really fantastic.


