This weekend is special in a way. Anand got back home after 11 months of living on his own at CIP ( College internship Program in Lee) We got him home yesterday and today is his birthday.
He wanted to order Dominos pizza and watch a movie, kind of what he did last year. A week later we went to the city to eat at one of his most favorite restaurants - Wahlburgers. Ajey came home last night and this morning when Anand talked about staying home Ajey could convince him to go out with all of us. He could eat Dominos tomorrow. Anand wanted nothing but Wahlburgers.
Ajey had gone to a friend’s birthday party last night, Mr. husband and I drove to Lee and came back with Anand and his stuff. A very long and tiring drive. And then we went to a friend’s home for a great dinner. We should have cleaned the home this morning and put away Anand’s stuff but we took it easy. Everyone got new phones so morning was spent at the Verizon store followed by lunch and a nap. Pandeys went to Fenway to celebrate Anand’s birthday.
The restaurant was not too busy and he wanted to sit at the bar, telling them it was his birthday and he was very excited to sit at the bar. He wore his W shirt and cap to show how much he loves the place.
The staff was wonderful, one of the wait staff remembered that we were there last year too and she was the one who took our pictures. After our dinner they got Anand a cup cake and a hat as a gift.
I sat there watching my son, happy and smiling and enjoying the attention. Right then and there the staff made him feel special and made his and his mom’s day.
As I wrap up this day, feeling grateful I want to ask you to be kind and show empathy . You never know your one kind gesture can change the course of the day for someone.
Written on July 16th
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