Magical birthday at airport and the greatest gift of all

Our younger child has had one birthday "celebration" since she was born.

- Seerat Kaur

Our younger child has had one birthday "celebration" since she was born. For better perspective, allow me to clarify. She will turn eight this year, but she's had one conventional birthday celebration with friends, cake and a party.

There's a host of reasons why the other seven didn't happen in similar ways. I will pin blame on the global epidemic, switching of schools (offline to online), switching of countries (India to Canada) and sometimes, I'll admit, an overwhelmed, exhausted mother. As any parent would relate, especially mothers, we are wired to feel constant guilt. Do I work enough to have my own identity? Do I work more than I should that it overshadows everything else? Do I feed my children enough vegetables and protein? Are my kids intellectually challenged? Are they under stimulated? Do I celebrate their milestones? Do they feel unappreciated?