I've read it before...and I always think of it any time I'm worried about spending too much money on a trip that I don't think we can afford or something to that effect. But there's a quote from someone that says "Collect memories not things." It's stuck with me ever since I heard it for the first time. We live in such a THING driven world. We want MORE. More clothes, more house, more THINGS... and I love the reminder to invest in experiences instead of things. Life is so much sweeter that way!
A couple years ago my sweet friend, Tara, started a tradition of taking her daughter to the Nutcracker play each year with friends...as they have grown, that tradition has gotten bigger and even though this is just our second year going, it's been so sweet to be a part of!
Last night I took both bigs to dinner and to the play The Wizard of Oz...it was great, such fun memories and Laiken did even better than I ever expected! We lasted through the first act (barely) and had to leave at intermission before the meltdowns ensued! But it was a perfect evening getting to spend some intentional time with my two big kids! Already looking forward to next year!
