Poop, there it is

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Commentary by Heather Kestian

In our ongoing effort to try new things and see the sights around Indiana, we have been visiting museums. During our trip to Michigan over the holidays, we went to the Hands On Museum in Ann Arbor. Both kids loved it and the name was fitting — the activities were fun and educational. We left more tired for the trip, and both kids were fast asleep on the way back to their grandparents’ house within minutes of hitting the road.

I can admit, these trips are also for us and the quiet time that follows the adventure. The 30 minutes after our road trips are awesome. Both kids are completely passed out from exhaustion and the silence that fills that precious time is amazing. Those of you who have ever spent 10 minutes with my oldest know he is a talker. If you engage him in a conversation, you better be ready for the long haul.

Since we loved the Hands On Museum, and in true Kestian fashion, we decided to buy a membership. One of the perks of this membership is that it offers a passport to other museums across the globe. As a member of the Association of Science-Technology Centers, we can visit other museums for free or at discounted rates. One such museum on the list is the Indiana State Museum. This past weekend, we decided to head to our state museum. My advice — run, don’t walk, to the Indiana State Museum.

Its exhibits are interactive and full of great technology. The exhibit about our universe was my older child’s favorite. When the docent asked if we had any questions, my husband and I looked at each other and thought, “You are going to regret ever asking that.” My oldest asked, “Why doesn’t Mercury have any moons?” The look on the docent’s face was priceless. It was a mix of, “What the heck?” and “How old is he?” But she said only, “I am not sure. Maybe that is a good question for at-home learning!” Well played, Ms. Docent!

Did I mention you can touch poop? Albeit fossilized poop, but poo nonetheless. Any place where you can touch fossilized poop is high on my kids’ list of places to go. “Look mom, I’m touching poop!” Keep it classy, kid. You are making mama proud.

 


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