A Day to Remember

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I have written a lot about my Mum and I. I don't think I write enough about my Dad.
People say the girls in the family are supposed to be closest to their fathers and considering the fact that I am the only girl, the bond should be mega strong.
"Look at my little girl all grown up." My Dad smiled real big when he said this, I mean it's not everyday a nine year old starts Junior Secondary School.
We have always bonded over academics but on this particular day, as we embarked on a family trip, I realized that my Dad was one of my favorite people and all the time I've gotten to spend with him have been some of the best in my life.

I woke up all excited. The day was finally here. The day I would finally get to meet my white Aunty.
My Mum came into our room, "You children are still asleep? I thought I told you not to stay up all late."
I knew she was talking but I was too focused on my little brother.
I tried to carry him but she rebuffed me, "Is it that smelling mouth you want to use to kiss him? wake your brother up and the two of you hurry up or we are leaving without you."

The last sentence had me sprinting on my feet. It took a lot of work to drag my big brother out of bed. That boy has always been a piece of work.
Finally after all the hassle, we were in the car and our way.
My mother stared at us from the side window, "Remember to behave yourself. When you get there, the first thing you do is—"
"Greet." My brother and I completed for her.

It was supposed to be a long drive so I focused on using that time to torment my big brother.
"I'm going to tell Mum what you did."
He turned to me, "You are always telling Mum what I did."
"But I'm going to tell her what you did last week."
He turned to my Mum, "Mum your daughter is disturbing me."

My father finally spoke, "Why can't the two of you just learn to live in peace?"
"Because he has a big head."
"Because she is irritating." We said at the same time.
My father knew what would pacify us so the next eatery we saw, he turned his car.
Ice cream, that was always the answer.
My Dad and I did this thing where he would only get us ice cream and then, I would ask if he wanted, he would say no but when I took a giant scoop and offered him, he would smile and take it.
My annoying brother always liked to copy me but I know mine tasted better.

Unfortunately, our family trip came to a halt when the car suddenly stopped walking.
My Mum handed my little brother to me and she went outside to check it out with my Dad.
My Mum started arguing, "I told you to take the other car, you don't ever listen to me."
This particular trait that my Dad has, my future husband must possess it because when my Mum started her fight, he would always just keep quiet.

My father kept calm and eventually he managed to fix the fault in the car. My mother fumed throughout the rest of the drive.
My brother and I knew better than to argue again.
We got to my Uncle's house and my mother switched it up. It had always surprised me how my mother could go from behaving like a tigress to just being so sweet.
She hugged my Uncle and Aunty.
My Uncle asked, "How was the drive?"
"It was fine. Right Perry?"
I looked at my father and he agreed.
I was so surprised my Dad would just agree with her, but as I grew, I understood.

Then came the moment I had been waiting for, my Aunty revealed herself.
She smiled at me,"You must Claudia."
I could only stare like a dummy because she was so white and bright and beautiful. I had only seen people like her on Tv.
After the greetings, the adults got into their grown up talk.
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My brother pulled me aside to show me one of those floaty houses that had to be inflated.
"Go and ask Dad if we can go inside."
I folded my arm, "Why do I have to ask, why can't you ask?"
We argued until my Uncle walked up to us.
"You guys want to go in?"
I nodded and that particular moment made the whole trip even better.
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It was chaotic and fun as we played with our cousins. I played in the water until I was exhausted but all good things must come to an end and we had to get out of the water.
We got another round of ice cream and watched cartoons.
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I went to my Dad's side as he conversed with his brother and cuddled next to him.
I whispered to him, "Aunty Vanessa is so white and Mum is so black."
He smiled, "And you are so brown."
I laughed even though I knew it wasn't funny because I love my Dad.
In the next seconds I closed my eyes with a smile on my face.

The next time I opened them, I was at home in my bed and my Dad was tucking me in.
"Dad?"
"Yes Clo?"
"Can I have ice cream tomorrow again?"
He nodded, "Anything for my only princess."
Unfortunately I couldn't have ice cream the next day because I caught a cold but that day was a time I will never forget because I realized one thing…
If I could go back and pick my family all over again, I would pick my calm father, my aggressive mother, my annoying big brother and my adorable little brother because my family is chaotic, but I wouldn't choose it to be any other way.

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Wow this depicts a heartwarming and relatable experience between you and your father.
I love the fact that the story effectively captures a meaningful moment in your life and conveys a sense of nostalgia and gratitude.

Thank you for sharing your story.
Well done!

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Thanks for reading ❤️❤️

I'm really glad you liked it🤗😊😊

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Great story shows togetherness of family regardless if you find your brother annoying it's part of it I guess lol.

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Definitely...He is the most annoying person I know but I wouldn't have it any other way.

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Such a heartwarming reflection! You're lucky to have a close relationship with your parents.

Aunty Vanessa is very white indeed. We didn't see any black people in 1960s Ireland and I remember the first time my little brother saw a black face, he screamed 'mad ghost, mad ghost' and shot off as fast as his little legs would carry him.

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he screamed 'mad ghost, mad ghost'

No😂😂💔💔💔

I'm pretty sure he is used to us now.

Such a heartwarming reflection! You're lucky to have a close relationship with your parents.

This is one of the things I'm so grateful about in life and as so Aunty Vanessa being so white, I thought she had a skin problem the first time I saw here picture😂

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Soooo sweet. So warming..... The last lines are the ones I loved the most. It is the display of true love. Accepting and admiring the way the family is.

While reading this post, I was amidst my sons and they were continuously fighting. Huuuuh! And so I read about the fight of yours with your brother. !LOLZ. The siblings are the same way...

Hmmmm. So you want your spouse to be like your father. My question is are you planning to be the same as your mum, aggressive?😉

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Hmmmm. So you want your spouse to be like your father. My question is are you planning to be the same as your mum, aggressive?😉

This definitely a question that needs to be answered..But I'll wait to find my spouse so he can answer it then I'll come tell you🌚 and fighting with our siblings is just how we show out love 😂😂

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But I'll wait to find my spouse so he can answer it

!LOLZ. I think you can answer it as per your intentions too. heehe

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This is a beautiful tribute to your family; they must’ve loved it! Sometimes the most obvious affinities are easy to miss in the daily hubbub of life. You’ve done a marvellous job of allowing us to know you on a deeper level.

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Being where you are loved is immeasurable The bond is amazing, there is no home without little sister and brother fight but joy of togetherness is beautiful.

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Exactly... Let's skip the mushy siblings part and get to the war because that's what makes the relationship even more better.

Thanks for reading ❤️

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This got me emotional hunnay. It's amusing how our childhood memories were always so fun; apart from the parts where we got into trouble and had to be reprimanded.

I cannot leave without talking about those pictures. 😂. All I can say is thank God for growth 😅.

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I cannot leave without talking about those pictures. 😂. All I can say is thank God for growth 😅

What's the meaning of this?😂😂
I will have you know that I was a very fine girl, they weren't just getting me from my good angles 🌚

This got me emotional hunnay. It's amusing how our childhood memories were always so fun; apart from the parts where we got into trouble and had to be reprimanded

What I would give to be a child again..sigh

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they weren't just getting me from my good angles 🌚

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😂😂

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I keep saying this I want to go back to my childhood days when things were as simple as this.

Nice story !LUV

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Seriously..If time machines existed, that would be the first thing I would go.. Go back to the time when life was just easy.

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The bond between parents and children; father and daughters, mother's and sons is huge. Like you portrayed in your story, there are many issues between parents that we didn't understand as children but will later understand when adulthood knocks.

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Adulthood knocked on my door faster than I thought it would..

And if there's one thing that makes it easier, it's having my family.
Thank you for reading ❤️

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Where have you and Vera been all these while. You will come and explain

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