Time flies. My daughter, Yvette Rafi, has turned 14 years old last 30th July 2014.
She was still in he school holiday. Few days before her birthday, she asked me to take her out on her birthday. I thought she was asking for a vacation, I was just about to say no when *I think she saw my gestures* she quickly emphasized what she meant by 'out'. She said "what I mean...let's go to the mall, I just need to buy some new clothes" Hehehe... "Ok...then we'll go to the mall"
On the night of the 29th July, I was still awake, thinking about what movie I wanted to watch when i heard a giggle from her room. I approached her room and saw her still having some chat through her handphone. I asked why she hasn't slept yet? She said, "I'm waiting for the 00". Well...all I could do was smile... :)
Right at 00:00, I stayed still in front of the TV, I gave her some times to received birthday greetings from her friend or whoever that were. 00:12...I approached her room and congratulate her.
At around 9:30, we left the house, headed for Pondok Indah Mall.
We arrived there at around 11:00. Went here and there looking for options of clothes she'd like to buy.
At around 1:00pm, we had our lunch.Then we start to do the shopping. She bought bandanas, necklace, and skirt.
We left PIM at around 4:00pm, and reach home around 6:00.
It might not the fanciest birthday...but I'm glad that despite how she thinks she grew up...she still wants to spend her time just alone with me on her special day. To me...that's the best gift a birthday girl can give to her mom... :) . Well...pretty soon, she might no longer wants to spend it with me (maybe), and I can understand that... I was once her age you know.... :) . So for now on...I'm just enjoying those special time that I still can spend with her.
Happy Birthday to the Apple of My Eye...my sunshine...my bright light....not to forget...my fighting partner as well...my precious...my Yvette Rafi. Love you to the moon and back.
