Dear Emily,
This has been something I’ve been learning about lately as well with my daughter, particularly during her birthday just a few months ago. I like to buy little and big things for her, and often start well before her birthday, stockpiling them over the months ahead of time. My mother used to do this too, and it has a warm feeling for me. I love all the little surprises that I get to reveal to her on her birthday or at Christmas. But this year I was so excited for her birthday dinner and as each present was revealed she sort of just scratched her head… |
Maxwell Ryan is a father and was an elementary school teacher in NYC before founding Apartment Therapy. He'd love to answer your question: askmaxwell@cubbyathome.com |