Post by @carmz_collective

There’s honestly nothing more special than those simple family days out. Whether it’s the beach, down at the creek, a picnic at the park or even just heading out for dinner together, it’s funny how the days with no big plans can be the ones you find yourself thinking about years later. ❤️ This was one of those days for us. We headed down to the creek with family, and my sister-in-law cooked sausages and bread right there on the rocks using a little hot plate. Nothing fancy, nothing planned to perfection… but it was absolutely perfect. I think somewhere along the way we lost a few of these days as Dad’s health started deteriorating and it became harder for him to get out and about. Being back down at the creek brought so many childhood memories flooding back though. Dad taking us down to the creek, Mum making mango icy cups the night before for us to take, and us kids just being happy with the simplest things. 🥹 Those are the memories I’d give anything to go back and live just one more time. If I could turn back the clock, I’d appreciate those ordinary days so much more because you don’t realise at the time just how special they’re going to become. Life really is short. Take the little trip. Pack some food and go down to the creek. Take the kids to the park. Have a picnic, go for a drive, sit at the beach or visit the people you keep saying you’ll visit “one day.” It doesn’t have to cost much or be some huge adventure to become a beautiful memory. Because one day you’ll look back and realise those little moments weren’t really little at all. They were the days you’d give anything to have back. ❤️ #familytime #familyfun #swim #fun #australia