the little things
Something you enjoyed as a kid, and then, when growing up, thought that it wasn't worth that much. But once you get old, you realize that the happiest days of your life were the childhood days, and the things you did as a kid were the best. Otherwise, it means you have to enjoy the little things in life, instead of waiting for the big things, as there may be none.
Example:
- Why did you eat like two bread slices at the all you can eat buffet? You should've taken more.
- The little things, my man, the little things...
- Why did you eat like two bread slices at the all you can eat buffet? You should've taken more.
- The little things, my man, the little things...