Tonight I took my two daughters on a date. We went to the store, bought toilet paper and a snack and then went to the shore to watch the moon play on the water while we talked and ate our "yummies".
It wasn't complicated. It wasn't expensive. It didn't take very long either. We kind of needed the toilet paper anyway. But it was a great time. The older one and I talked about how she wanted to be an astronaut. The younger one went on and on about "it's Christmas!" because of all the lights on the water. They both ooed and aahed over the full moon and the sparkles on the waves.
It really made me appreciate the time I get to spend with them. The lack of nuance or complication that childhood embodies. They didn't complain about the snack or where they rather would have gone, or the show they were missing or anything else. They naturally took in the beauty around them and enjoyed the time we had together.
Unfortunately it isn't something I do often, but I want to make sure it happens as much as possible. I want to take advantage of the simplicity and earnestness that comes with their youth. I want them to remember these times for the rest of their lives and think of them fondly. We are not promised tomorrow, but we have the ability to make the most of our now.
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