Nostalgia…

I know I’m late to the party but I’ve just started watching “This is Us.” It’s riveting on so many levels and I know I’m not the first one to say that. But the reason…the reason it’s so riveting, is because it captures nostalgia.

No matter your upbringing, whether it be good or bad, you hold a special place in your heart for the memories. The memories of holidays, play dates with next door neighbors, your favorite dinners, and sleepovers where no one actually slept. I feel this show really captures that.

You see, I am now at that age where I’m my parents. I’m the one making all those memories for my children. I’m actually creating their “nostalgia” so to speak. If that even makes sense. The birthday dinners, the football games, the random outings, and the stories before bedtime. It’s my turn.

What moves me to tears the most is the fact that these are the years I will look back on. These are the years I’m going to miss the most. While my kids may drive me insane and maybe even my husband a little at times, okay never, he’s freaking amazing; I know that these are essentially the best years of my life. And someday, they will be memories. Just good ole’ memories. And that makes me sad–that makes me hurt inside. It’s this show…really. Damn you “This is Us.” Damn you.