Thursday, October 01, 2009

30th Sept was Peng's birthday and they asked me along for dinner at East Coast Park to celebrate her birthday. Even though it was just zi-ca at the hawker centre, I believe Peng had a good time. She told me about all her birthday gifts and how her friends and teachers have celebrated with her in school.

The emo moment came when she thought she wouldn't have a birthday cake this year 'cos of the venue of dinner. So was extremely elited I must say when she found out that there's a birthday cake waiting for her after dinner. How easy it is for children to be happy, I must say.

The emo moment for me came when the father sang birthday song for her. As I was standing opposite him, I could see the emotions in his eyes. At the moment, I was so touched that I almost wanted to cry. Of course, I held back my tears. 'Love in the eyes' was what I saw. He was looking intendedly at his daughter as he sang the song dedicated to her.

I can't help the surge of self-pity which I know I shouldn't feel. Cos I have a dad who is dedicated to being the breadwinner of the family and a mom who is dedicated to serving the husband and help him tend to the family. Have they ever looked at me or us with the same expression I saw on Peng's dad?

Despite of the many things that she doesn't know or aware of, I hope she is aware that she has a father who is dedicated to bringing the best for his daughter and grandparents who also dotes her like a gem.

Happy Birthday, Peng~!