Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year.
— Ralph Waldo Emerson
Today is Chinese New Year… the year of the rooster. Happy New Year to you all!
I have written about Chinese New Year before, so I think I would share one New Year story this time.
Giving lucky money in red envelopes to kids, a way to send good wishes and luck, is one of the New Year customs that we still keep.
Many years ago when my daughter was 6 or 7, we went to my brother’s house to celebrate New Year with them. Our financial situation had been improved somewhat; we gave each kids, my brother’s 3 kids and our daughter, a red envelope with $5 in it.
The night went on as normal: kids were playing, and adults were chatting. Suddenly, my daughter came and asked, “Mom, can I give my $5 to Anthony?”
“Why?” I asked.
“He lost his red envelope, and he is crying,” she said.
“But this is your lucky money,” I said.
I am not a selfish person. It’s not difficult for me to give someone something that I owe and cherish. But… giving away my daughter’s lucky money? I hesitated.
My daughter wrapped her little arm around me and said, “Mom, it’s ok. He needs it.”
She melted my heart…
Happy New Year, I wish you good health and lasting prosperity.
Thanks for visiting my blog.
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Happy New Year, Helen. I am so lucky to have met you here. Wishing you the best year!
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Thanks, Lois. I feel the same way… I am so lucky to have met you. Received brain wave from me wish you well? 😉
Have a great day.
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Received!! 😀
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I bet she did melt your heart. ❤ ❤ Happy New Year Helen. Best wishes for you and your family. 😀
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Thanks, Cee. She did surprise me many times when she was little. It’s amazing how little kid thinks.
Have a wonderful day!
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Happy New Year Helen!
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Thank you for sharing that sweet memory with us..
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Thank you, Roberta.Blogging helps me organize my memories. 😉
Have a great day.
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You are welcome Helen! Thank you…
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I like your weekly posts, H. Such a good idea. – and the artsy veggie picture suddenly has me needing to down and rage my fridge – I know there are some fresh veggie sin there…
and what a cute story… heart tug.
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Thanks, Yvette. After seeing how you are doing with 365 days art, I came up with this idea . I always want to write to my daughter telling her stories or sharing my thoughts. I am glad that I am doing it now.
Have a great day!
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well that is so cool to hear – and good for your daughter – but all of us…
have a nice week, H
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lovely story! Happy New Year to you and family. Wish you and family a lucky, healthy year.
See you soon!
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Thank you, Lady Oscar.
Can’t wait to meet and learn from you! (I am still thinking about your newest post.)
Have a great day.
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Can’t wait to meet you!
oh… it was just a little experience… not a big deal. ^^ I am happy to share what I’ve learned with you. We will talk!
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Your daughter sounds lovely! Happy NewYear. I am a rooster so I guess this is my time.
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Thanks, Anabel. Yeah, you are the first rooster I know. So cool!
Hmm… now I have 3 or 4 choices for your age 😉 Ha.
Have a wonderful day.
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Not hard! Fire rooster I believe.
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😉
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This is very touching. Thank you. I ❤️ the picture too.
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Thank you, Ipuna. Throughout all these years, my daughter have moved me several times. My guess is that every mother probably wouldn’t have any problem to make that same statement. Ha.
Have a wonderful week.
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Helen, You are so correct. Our kids move us in ways we never knew existed. ❤️ You have a wonderful week as well!!!
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When I was giving out the red package to my two boys this year, the big brother said to me that he did not need one and he wanted to give his one to his little brother.
Happy Chinese New Year!
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That’s a lovely story, Ming. How old are they? Doesn’t that make you proud? 😉
Happy Chinese New Year!
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They are big now, but I still call them boy. Elder one is on Uni Year 3, and little one is going to Uni next month.
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Happy New Year! https://inesepogalifeschool.com/
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Thanks, Inese.
Have a wonderful day.
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What a loving and caring girl your daughter is!
Happy New Year, Helen. Wishing you a healthy, prosperous and happy new year of rooster! 😄
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Thank you, Edward. More stories to come on parenting… 😉 I think.
Happy New Year to you, too. Have a healthy, and happy year!
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Thanks, Helen! Look forward to your stories! 🙂
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Happy New Year, Helen! 🙂 Glad to have found your blog and am looking very much forward to read your stories! Best wishes, Sarah 🙂
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Thanks, Sarah.
By the way, I think your certificate (Your post on Jan. 30) should win! It’s vert creative.
Have a great day.
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Thank you very much, Helen! That’s so sweet of you!
Have a lovely and creative week! 😄
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How sweet of your daughter… Happy CNY!
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Thanks, Amy. Welcome back.
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