"I will remember this night for the rest of my life."

On Saturday night I got see Taylor Swift in concert with my 13 year old daughter, Ella. We had been waiting for over four years, after her last tour was cancelled due to Covid, and were ecstatic to finally get to see her live. 

As we were waiting in the two hour merch line to get our official t-shirts, trading our friendship bracelets, I saw two moms with their little girls holding massive cans of beer. It's never with a lens of judgement that I notice these things, its with the thought of “oh yeah, that used to be me.” I saw how when we finally got to purchase our t-shirts, hours later, how their eyes had glazed over. 

I realised if I had been drinking during this concert I would have spent the entire four hours of Taylor's incredible show, either wanting to get another drink, or wanting to pee. Then I would feel guilty for wanting to do either when I had been waiting so long for this moment. 

Instead, Ella and I shared a gatorade (her idea to keep us hydrated!) while we danced and sang our heads off. Several times I looked at her and said, “I'm going to remember this night for the rest of my life.” And it was true. I was going to remember every second of it. 

I never thought this would be possible. I used to think that alcohol would enhance a night like that, but I see now how it only would have taken away from the experience. 

I am so grateful I got to have that experience with my girl, present and sober. 

What a gift!