some days

Some days are definitely better than other days.  Today was one of the other days.  It made me remember how much I love my family and my friends.  Today also made me think of ways to make ordinary days more of the some days, the days that are better.  Obviously I want to do this without spending lots of money I don't have because then I would have more of those other days while I was waiting to pay off all the money I spent trying to have fun.  So, I made a list of good memories I have to see how much money it would take to repeat those memories for my children.  Many of the things on the list don't cost much at all.

Watching the sun rise with a good friend.
Reading a good book.
Watching the sun set with a good friend.
Dancing to a good song.
Dancing in the rain.
Dancing in the rain to a good song.
Eating watermelon outside.
Playing outside as the sun sets.
Swinging.
Playing music with a good friend.
Listening to a friend play music.
Flying a kite.
Spending time in the forest.
Watching the sun rise while sitting on a rock.
Coloring.
Eating popcorn.

The list goes on, but I noticed three things that are repeated; friends, music, and outside.  I promise to try to make these memories possible for my children.  I am going to start by doing all of these things with my children before the first of October.  I'll keep you posted.