The other day, I was sitting in our backyard spa/jacuzzi with my 14-year-old. He was feeling philosophical, and he asked me what my favorite thing was about the past year.
I had to think about my answer for a minute. Last year was a bit tough, with my mom dying and Covid affecting everything. However, I told him that getting this pool/spa was one of my favorite things because we use it almost every day, and we’ve had some good family chats while soaking.
I asked him the same question, and his answer surprised me.
Mexico?
He said his favorite thing about 2021 was our trip to Mexico. I thought he was kidding at first, because our short trip to Cancun wasn’t the best. We unknowingly swam in a poopy pool, the buffet food was terrible, and my sons spent so much time on their phones in their room.
I asked him why Mexico? He said he loved the trip because the Hibachi restaurant was excellent, the archery class was fun and he got to swim in a pool that connected to his room.
I’m so glad he latched on to the good memories from that trip instead of the mishaps. Our trips will never be 100% perfect, but it doesn’t matter. We are experiencing new places together as a family, and the good far outweighs the bad.
Have a great weekend!
Author: Nancy
Nancy lives near Dallas, Texas, with her husband and three kids. Her favorite vacations include the beach, cruising and everything Disney.
Kids will never forget the beautiful moments in their life’s. The scenario’s and beautiful happen is always they remember the good memories. So we’re never doubt all kids.
Glad to hear your child is remembering the good parts! 🙂 Your story makes me think of a recent scene in the TV Series “This is Us”. Do you happen to watch that one? It was a sweet scene with a disaster of a day and what part the kids will remember.
TV Series “This is Us” I think you can watch for free on Peacock TV with the link below;
Season 6
Episode 3
At 27:09 minute mark mom and dad discuss terrible day and what kid’s remember
And that part of the story resumes at 33:36 minute mark; dad makes a movie and ice cream night to give the kids a good memory for the day.
https://www.peacocktv.com/watch/playback/vod/GMO_00000000398338_01/7dad82f2-4e95-3469-8dbc-c05f5da49c3b
@Clyn6 I love that show! I wish it wasn’t always so sad though. 🙂
It really surprises me what kids remember. My 11-year-old has a good memory and will sometimes ask, “do you remember [insert place/experience]?” Sometimes I don’t. I’m glad he stores all the experiences away, even the less-than-stellar ones.
@Ian Yes! My kids’ memories always surprise me.