One saturday, we attended two birthday parties. Deron's six birthday and Kenan's second. Sharon decided to hold the party at fuss-free macdonalds this year. It was indeed fuss-free and catered for. Games, food, party hats and cake were all taken care of. However it's not the kind of party I'll go for. I like to host. I like to feel like a part of the celebration. I like to sit around with family and friends and catch up with each others stories and events that we missed. I don't like to simply throw the kids at the party and leave the venue till time to pick up. The kids had much fun and the girls ate and drank to their hearts content (yes, without the need to ask for permission!). They were very happy indeed. It's a successful party no doubt. Perhaps it's just the kind of party for some people, it's just not my kind of party. Party is a celebration and a celebration must be participated, not with just the kids but the adults as well.
Next we rushed off to another party at a function room. There you see families and friends gathering together to catch up with one another. There was more warmth and familiarity around. Not that I know them all. In fact I only knew the host and her family but I could feel the kinship when grandmas offers drinks to my girls and aunties playing bubbles with the kids. Everyone in the room is somewhat related to someone and it feels nice. For someone like me, kinship and bonds are important when people get together.
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