So many of my friends put so much effort into creating ‘special memories’ with their families. Things like out door film nights with proper popcorn containers, ice creams during the interval, colourful cushions and fairy lights. Recreating summer holidays in their back gardens with paddling pools, inflatables, cocktails. Adventure walks with specially prepared rucksacks. Camping in the back garden etc.
It all looks so lovely and such great fun, I know Instagram’s only a screen shot of someone’s life but I feel like I’m not making any kind of special effort. My child’s childhood is basically a replica of mine (which I must admit was very stable and happy but nothing particularly special). We work, go to school, eat tea, watch tv, bath and bed. Walk the dog, visit family and have a treat about once a month (pre lockdown) of cinema, bowling, that type of thing. Holiday abroad once a year and cottage in the UK once a year.
I never do anything particularly special though. It’s just normal, mundane life. I don’t know if I should make more effort or wether we’re just fine as we are!