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Caitlin’s classmate Chloe had her birthday party at Centrepoint’s McDonald’s over the weekend. I had organized Caitlin’s 4 year old birthday party before, and one of my criteria was that all the kids should enjoy the party or event. I … Continue reading
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It was a successful affair! We had achieved the desired outcome! My parents had invited close relatives and friends, and had wanted to keep the affair not-to-big. So naturally the guest list was crafted by them. Seatings were also generally … Continue reading
I would say that in planning for this event, my niece has had her first taste in project (event?) managing and executing a pretty major event, even if it’s only a family affair.
And being the cheeky uncle that I am, during times of emailing and IM-ing with her I pressured her highlighting things like “Are we on schedule?”, “You do realise that it’s now only seven days till the event”, when we (she) still hadn’t settled on which doorgifts would be best for the occassion / guests, let alone allowing time for the suppliers to come back with a quote and also getting them made!
She’s been frantically visiting the venue, executing the questions we had about where and how the tables will be arranged, sorting the seating by guests, getting her team (of cousins) to memorise the tables to help ushering, where to position the tv / screen (we have a slideshow of photos of last 50+ years), compiling the photos, “do they have wireless mics”, “this doorgift is better than that”, and getting her surprise gift completed, etc.
Yes, she’s done a surprise gift too.
At this juncture, from my own observations I’d say she has experienced at least some of these emotions!
Pretty good training just before heading off to uni!
Will let you know how the event goes!
Photos courtesy of my brother’s Flickr collection
Posted in A father's POV, Education, Food & feeding, milestones, Parenting musing, Short post, Simple pleasures
Tagged adventure, anniversary, celebrations, Education, father, grandparents, growing up, milestones, skills
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Those of you invited, or know people who are invited, please don’t disclose this. It is my parents’ 50th anniversary this year, and also a joint celebration for my mum’s birthday. But my dad doesn’t want people to know these. … Continue reading
Gong Xi Fa Cai to all my friends!
I don’t know how often I’d be reading, checking comments, or posting, but rest assured it’s likely due to being busy catching up with relatives, cards 
and eating!
Posted in A father's POV, Caitlin the heiress, Caleb the heir, milestones, Short post, Simple pleasures
Tagged celebrations, Chinese, festivities, new, year
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. Got a call from my sister in law about the dinner arrangements for Friday, the usual day of the week where we have dinner with my parents in my eldest brother’s house. We are having a Father’s Day dinner … Continue reading
