My little girl just turned 10! I'm so proud of the amazing young woman she's becoming.
In the month leading up to her birthday, she was bursting with excitement and had all sorts of ideas for a celebration. At first, she envisioned a pyjama party with her friends. Then, she shifted her focus to a cake-baking party where everyone would dress up as chefs and create their own delicious treats. It was clear that she had big plans for her special day.
To ensure a smooth celebration, we made a little deal: if she could complete her assignments for three weeks leading up to her birthday, she could have the party of her dreams. She eagerly agreed, and the plan was set.
Two weeks later, just one week before her birthday, she seemed downcast. I found a note she'd left on my desk.
Are we going to
celebrate my birthday?
Please check:
Yes or No
Kayla
It was clear she was struggling to keep her end of the bargain. Her mother explained that she'd forgotten some school materials, resulting in a failed assignment. As a father, I felt torn. On one hand, I wanted to be understanding and compassionate. On the other, I knew the importance of honouring commitments. I didn't want to set a precedent where agreements could be broken without consequence. It was a delicate balance between maintaining our relationship and teaching her the value of responsibility.
I decided to take a more cautious approach and celebrate her birthday in a simpler way. While it wasn't the extravagant party she had envisioned, we still made it special. We gathered with close family for a dinner featuring traditional Filipino dishes like morcon, afritada, and pansit. We were also fortunate to have Robert and Len, SFC mission volunteers, join us for the celebration.
Kayla was the centre of attention, and she seemed to enjoy the festivities. Despite the scaled-down celebration, she had a wonderful time surrounded by loved ones.
We love you, Kayla!
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