Creating Memories

As a parent I find myself saying and doing a lot of the same stuff my parents did. I really appreciate the experiences I had. As a kid, I had no idea how great they were.

Take camping for example. Yes, I loved camping but I never appreciated it the same way I do now. I especially did not appreciate the silence out on the water in a canoe or kayak.

Now, I’m creating some of those memories with my son. I know he does not notice the same things I will but I know he’s having fun. And I’m having fun watching him.

I’d like to say those were the good old days but I have a feeling I’ll be saying the same thing about the memories I’m creating now.

Every day is an opportunity to create new memories. It’s up to me to decide if they will be good, bad or worse... forgotten.