This last year there was soft grumblings from my children because my wife did not want to give into the new school social trend of bringing treats to school for each of the kids birthdays every year, 4 times a year.
Apparently this is a thing now in some schools. Kid has a birthday, and every child gets treats and goodie bags 30+ times a year, on top of every other sugar party. Fantastic for the kids, right? But now, pressure on the parents. No bueno.
We love our kids, but the policy in our house that we weren’t going to allow this unnecessary pressure on us.
Well, two days ago, these little then eyes showed up on the scene and petitioned me directly in the most sincere way possible. “Dad, I want treats at my school for my birthday.” She was serious. She didn’t ask me for anything else for her birthday. Just this. To bring treats to all of her friends. What’s a Father to do? Change or keep the policy?
Will the other children be upset I didn’t bring them treats? I don’t know, or frankly care that much if they cry about it. Today, this needed to happen for her, and I felt it was the right thing. And you should have seen her little face passing out each cupcake. Too cute.
Now, will the other children in my home be happy or sad for Rachel on her birthday? If it’s happy, I just may be the person who does this 4 times a year for the next several years. But maybe not if they are mad. Every circumstance and day is different depending on attitudes and other factors.
As you can clearly see, the policy was changed today. But what hasn’t changed? The love for each and every one of my children. Sugar party or no sugar party. W Stacey
Happy 7th birthday, Rachel. I love you.
