On the day of Colin and Daniel’s sixth birthday, excitement filled the air as they eagerly awaited the presents from their Auntie. But when they unwrapped the gifts, their faces fell. Instead of the toys and games they were hoping for, they found sets of clothes – plain, dull, and definitely not what they expected for their special day.

Seeing my twins’ disappointment, my heart sank. Colin and Daniel were in tears, their little voices expressing their dismay. “Mother, Aunt gave us clothes for our birthday. We wanted toys!” Colin managed to say amidst his sobs, with Daniel echoing his sentiments, declaring it the “most awful birthday of all time.”

Feeling a mixture of frustration and bewilderment, I approached my sister, hoping for an explanation. “What were you thinking? Clothes for their birthday? They’re only six!” I questioned her, trying to keep my tone calm despite my own disappointment.

To my surprise, she seemed genuinely unaware of her blunder. “I thought they could use new outfits. Practical gifts, you know?” she responded, her tone reflecting her lack of understanding of the situation.

Struggling to contain my frustration, I explained to her that birthdays were meant for fun and joy, not practicality. The twins had been looking forward to toys and games, not clothes. Slowly, realization dawned on her face, and she offered a sincere apology, acknowledging her oversight.

Determined to salvage the day, my sister proposed a trip to the toy store to make it up to Colin and Daniel. The twins, still sniffling, brightened up at the prospect of a toy shopping spree. As we wandered through the aisles, their initial disappointment gave way to excitement as they carefully selected their favorite toys.