On my way to the library today, we were discussing my son’s birthday. He is turning 13 tomorrow and she was wanted to know what I am gifting him. And I kept teasing her, first refusing to tell her and then revealing that I was going to give him a kiss and a hug as his birthday gift. I concluded by saying “we are throwing a big party inviting over his friends, so a gift isn’t necessary. ”
She pondered for a while and said in her chirping voice, “True, you always throw good parties and the party is our gift. But my friends get both gift and parties.”
“Do you want any gift for your birthday?” I asked.
She said a firm no. I insisted and said, “Tell me what you want for your birthday?”
“I want you to keep loving me, dad.” She said with a big smile.
And like always I was speechless.
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lovely, you have a family … surprises me with all your travel!
What a precious thing for a child to say 🙂
Aww. That’s so sweet. Happy birthday to your son! God bless!
Parent’s Love is the children’s best gift. Girls understand this or can express this in better way than boys-I feel so.Anyway Advance Birthday wish to your Son, if I become late tomorrow to wish !
Haha. I am not that bad with my travel. Also, when I don’t travel I don’t go to office 😊
Thanks so much for your lovely words. Thanks for the wishes
Thanks so much, Stefan. Much appreciate it
That’s so sweet! Aww… 😊
Thanks a Lot 🌸🌸
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oh good so you get some quality family time!
I try to. In a week omg am out for 2-3 days rest I work from home 😊
great, that’s why you’re so close to your daughter 🙂
Thanks so much. Family is what we treasure at the end of the day🌸🌸
How sweet!
I think Shantanu, she is able to do what Kapila can’t! 😉
Haha. Thanks for your words
On a different note. You anyways can’t speak in front of your wives. Universal truth 😊
So sweet. God Bless.
Thanks so much,
You are welcome! 😀
My dear friend, women would say the same about husbands! 😀
That is quite unheard of. Which world do you live in 😃
I could say the same!
I live in the real world. 😀
Again I will go quiet. I cannot win against a women you see. So I am zipped 😃
Lol Shantanu! That’s a nice way to win an argument!!
हिन्दी में कहते हैं न चित्त भी मेरी पट भी मेरी! 😂
But seriously, one cannot generalise. 😊
I was just teasing. I have the utmost respect for women. And to be honest in patriarchal society men unfortunately have the strongest voice. Stay beautiful
I know Shantanu. I too was having fun. You are right about the patriarchy, especially here.
You too, stay blessed.
Please wish Shaurya on my behalf and blessings to him.
Thnaks so much and I surely will
this is so good …. Wishing Shaurya a very happy birthday 🙂 Stay blessed dear
Thanks so much. I surely will
Prem pratyek uphar ke upar bhari padhta hai……bitiya papa se bole ki bas pyar banaye rakhna….. ankhen bhar dene kw liye kaaphi hai…..bahut bahut shubhkanayen mere taraf se aur pyar bhi.
आपका तहे दिल से शुक्रिया।
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That’s the sweetest thing ever! Happy birthday to your precious boy!
Awww bless God for that! She’s too sweet. What a profound response. Continue to love her. It’s way better than any earthly gift that only last for a short time. Blessings! Oh, A Happy Bday to your son. May God bless him with many more and I hope he enjoys it. 🙂
Your daughter is such a lovely young lady… An old soul. So very sweet!!! 💗
🌸😊thanks for reading
Thanks so much dear.
Thanks so much for your beautiful wish and a lovely comment. Much appreciate it 💕
Thanks so much for your lovely words
Thanks for sharing such touching stories about your family. 👨👩👧💗
You are a sweet soul 🌸😊❤️
Thank you, Shananu… So are you!
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You’re most welcome! ❤
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You’re welcome!
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Aww such a beautiful response.Your kids are as thoughtful and kind as you are
You are very kind. Thanks so much
She knows the way to Daddy’s heart. Smart girl.
She sure does 🌸😊 thanks for stopping by