Sometimes I get lost looking for the big moments. I’ve always been one to build an event up in my mind and it’s only gotten worse since having Jack.
I anticipate birthdays and holidays and milestones. Building these events up to larger than life expectations.
I plan big celebrations. I buy new outfits. I obsess over details. I anticipate perfection.
And while the holidays and birthdays have been wonderful, they never seem to live up to the bar I’ve set. Someone gets sick or the day doesn’t go quite as I pictured it. Jack doesn’t cooperate for a picture or the moment goes too fast and I forget to capture it.
Sometimes I’m so full of expectations and anxiety that I forget to enjoy it. I forget to embrace it. I forget that it’s not about perfection but about enjoyment and happiness.
And I guess this is why sometimes the littlest moments are the ones that take my breath away. They sneak up on me when I least expect it. And I find myself so overwhelmed with the perfection of a simple day turning into a lifetime memory.
That’s the way I felt last Saturday when Jack and I made an unplanned stop at the ice cream shop.
We had been running errands and it started to rain on our walk home. Our favorite ice cream shop was selling $1 cones to support cancer.
And here I was in this most ordinary of moments, having ice cream with my guy, knowing that I will always remember that afternoon treat.
I'm so similar. I completely forget to participate in the big events I spend so much time planning. And then I find myself most present in the silliest activities. But I also think those silly activities make the best memories!!
The silly activities do make the best memories.
The little things can add up to a lot – can they not?
So true, thanks for stopping by.
Real living is done in those little moments! Those are the ones that I remember without a photo to remind me.
I love how you put that, "real living is done in those little moments" I'll have to remember that.
I love those little moments. The big ones seem to have stress and expectation attached while the small ones just are.
You are so right about the stress and expectations.
My moments usually have to do with simple smiles and ice cream as well. My girls and I have the best talks over an ice cream cone or snowball. We sit and chit chat and just enjoy it. We rush through so much that these moments are precious to me.
That sounds like the best way to spend time with your girls. I love that you make those little moments special.
It is often the day to day that everyone remembers best…
So true : )
I love the little moments…that's why I'm a teacher and will cherish those until I have those moments with my future kids of my own.
Stopping by from Shell's PYHO 🙂
That's a great reason to be a teacher. Thanks for stopping by.
I love this because I know exactly what you mean. Those sweet unplanned moments with your kids that are just perfect.
They really are just perfect. I'm so glad you got it.
I'm the same way! But I've learned that I get so disappointed and exhausted with the whole planning/organizing process that the big stuff is not nearly as satisfying.
He is SUCH a cutie. Those cheeks! You should link up with us for #iPPP sometime. 🙂
Thank you! You're right sometimes the little moments are more satisfying. I'm going to check out #IPPP : )