I remember being fairly happy as a child. Parents split up and dad moved away but I had a very loving mum, stepdad and extended family. We had abroad holidays every year. Didn't do days out that much but I do remember occasional trips to the seaside, theme parks and so on. I remember my mum taking me to the library often and this is something I try to do with my dc too.
I try and keep busy with my kids. But we don't often venture very far out of our hometown as I don't drive. We spend a lot of time walking or going to the park. We have had a few day trips these holiday because it's been Christmas so there's been things like santas grotto, ice skating, Christmas movies at cinema etc to do. But these days kids seem to have and do so much. I worry that I'm not doing enough sometimes. When we are at home the dc are quite happy on their devices in their rooms. Sometimes we get together and play games or do puzzles but mostly I don't force it unless they want to do it.
I think I'm a loving and supportive mum but I could do more with them. I suppose I'm wondering what makes a happy childhood? I never did half the stuff my kids do and I always felt happy. Are expectations greater now? Is being together and having quality time more important than fancy holidays and days out?