Kid-ing with Kayla: Sometimes you just want to see how it goes before you splurge for a babysitter. That was how I felt about taking my son Allan, 4, to the Indianapolis Home Show on Saturday.

Maybe he will like it? I thought. I was half right! Allan was definitely amused by some things at this event but there were other moments I wish I would have left him with a sitter.

Things my kid liked at the Indianapolis Home Show:

• Coloring booth
• Digging area
• Putting his hands in the hot tub even though I said no
• Looking at the different bathrooms, bedrooms, closets, kitchens and sharing his favorite
• Free candy
• Booths with wheels to spin
• Hot chocolate
• Kid-friendly place to eat (had chicken fingers, fries and hot dogs)
• Testing mattresses
• Sitting by the different fire pit displays

Things my kid did not like at the Indianapolis Home Show:

• Not being able to go in the pool or hot tubs
• Not being able to use the model home bathroom
• Not being able to touch most things
• Walking
• Not being able to grab more than one piece of candy at a booth

As you can see by my list, I really think Allan enjoyed more than he disliked at this event. As a parent, I enjoyed it with him but I also think I would have benefitted from going alone. Therefore, I’d advise parents serious about home improvement to go without kids but if you’re just going to look and have a good time, don’t waste money on a babysitter! You just might inspire a future HGTV star. I think I may have.

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