My Father's 'Birthday Table'
We have a tradition at our household, where on any immediate family
member's birthday morning, we set out a 'Birthday Table', with a nice
tablecloth, flowers, candles and all the presents laid out on it. We
take about half an hour out on that morning to spend time around the
table having a special breakfast and opening presents. We have even
been late for school on more than one occassion as the birthday table
ritual comes first.
Today would have been my Dad's 79th birthday - however as most of you
know, he sadly passed away 6 weeks ago. Nevertheless, my lovely wife
and sons decided to make up a special birthday table for him in his
honour, and the family have decided to carry on this tradition in the
years to come. (NB: the tablecloth on his table this morning is
actually one of mum's old sari's).
Happy Birthday Dad, wherever you are - and may you still be watching
over all of your grandchildren as they grow up!
