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| A Surprise Party | 12:22 PM |
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"Don't tell, but we should have a surprise party for Daddy next time he comes for dinner."
And thus, the planning began.
September is a birthday month in our family - Papa, Daddy, and I all have birthdays in mid-September. The Lass is kept quite busy ensuring that our birthdays are recognized.
This year, Daddy was in Ireland for his birthday. Although she was a bit disappointed that the celebration would be postponed, the Lass realized that this would give her more time to plan.
She is nothing if not creative, I might add.
Yesterday was the big day - the day that Daddy was coming to dinner and that we would celebrate his birthday.
The Lass was thrilled. We didn't need to purchase anything, she had a plan.
Daddy walked into the house to find it decorated with scarf, ribbon, and jump rope streamers in unexpected locations to include a ceiling fan, microwave, pictures, TV, and chairs. But the greatest decoration was the enthusiastic smile that shown from the Lass - from her curls to her toes. She was one delightfully happy child. Even her skips and bounces shown with happiness.
It was not a traditional birthday - no cake, no ice cream, no candles or confetti. It was a birthday that was about love and time shared.
"Bye Daddy. I love you." She called out the window as he left - and the joy of the child, the evening, and the decorations illustrated her feelings quite nicely.
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