Third Week of the Holidays

In every parent’s hearts, his or her children are their main priority. My parents were also the dearests to me as they were the ones who stood by me, be it rain or shine. I had always wanted to thank them for giving me the best. The best time I could thank them was on Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. Mother’s Day had passed and we had a big celebration for my mother. Without my mother, the family accounts would be in a big mess.

Not to forget my father, my father was the sole breadwinner in my family. Without him, we would not have the money to spend. My sister and I made use of Father’s Day to thank him for what he had done for us. Coincidentally, Father’s Day fell on Sunday. It was family day too. Every Sunday was family day. We planned many things for him.

In the morning, my family had booked a place in a restaurant for my father’s favourite, American Breakfast. It was a big surprise for him as we usually spent our mornings in markets. In the afternoon, we headed to my father’s favourite shopping centre, Suntec City. Before we arrived at Suntec City, I could see traffic jams building up the entrances. Chattering groups of eager-eyed pedestrians, especially housewives and children, were purposefully heading towards the building. Suddenly, I realised that it was the last day of the PC show.

At that moment, I remembered my father loved computer items. Before we stepped into the convention hall, I saw throngs of people heading for the hall. I knew that the place would jam-pack. My thoughts were true. When I entered the hall, I heard continuous chatter of eager shoppers and the cries of harassed mothers and excited children. Group of mothers, fathers or children with maids in tow were determinedly mounting the place to realise their shopping goals.

After a while, we decided to leave the place, as it was getting very crowded. We spent our whole afternoon in the mall, window-shopping from shop to shop. After that, we had our dinner there before we headed home. Though it was a tiring day, I have enjoyed myself thoroughly as it was a day I would never forget.

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