Wandering Along the Path: Right Speech

Today is our younger daughter's birthday. We sang Happy Birthday to her on the phone, and we will take a distanced walk with her this morning, but again, everything is locked down and we will not be able to make a fuss. She is seven years younger than her next sibling, and twelve and fourteen years younger than the other two, so she was the youngest and kind of an only child as well. I parented her differently because I was 37 when I had her, and our circumstances has changed. We also moved when she was four, so she only remembers the town we live in now, and she does not remember my parents or my husband's parents. I worked more when she was in preschool, and then less as she got older, so that must have affected her. Her siblings adored her, but seem not to have quite realized she is all grown up. It's frustrating for her. However, she has created a life for herself that is loving and happy, with a wonderful husband, two sons, a ton of friends, and lots of creative outlets. Because of covid, she did not return to teaching after the second child was born, and it's been hard, but she's been the most amazing parent. She's so sweet with us and her in-laws, and brightens up our days. I don't think she has a clue how amazing she is, though we tell her. I wish her joy and fun and lots of adventures in the future post covid.