You are now an adult.
On this day we were blessed to have him with us, and it has been an amazing ride together. From today onward, he will be treated as an adult, as age of 18 is significant in India, giving him right to vote, operate his bank account on his own, go for a driver's license, and many more things. However, he is still a kid for us, a child always remains a kid for Parents. For the first time, he wanted to give a party to his friends, and we don't have provision to celebrate Birthday, and never celebrated earlier. So I was reluctant, because when he was a kid, we tried to make him wear a new dress for him, and a small accident happened. Even though Mom had cautioned to not do that, we did and we were thankful to God nothing much happened. However, now that he is 18, he had his own arguments, saying he often goes to friend's party and he must give them one. So we made a deal, me agreeing with only dinner for friends. I called in a friend, who has a nice restaurant, and got him all the details and he planned the menu as well. And then I left for my native, to celebrate our cricket event and spend some time with Parents. But then the boy called me and sought permission to also have a cake cut on the occasion, which was also granted. Being responsible enough, he did manage everything on his own, and had a nice cake for the event. It was a tough day for me, as yesterday we had the mega cricket event as well (postponed because of rain), but after playing the entire day, I came back in the evening and joined them - I can't miss his birthday. Let me share some beautiful moments of the celebration done yesterday.
The event happened at LAL QILA Restaurant, Patia, Bhubaneswar and they dedicated the entire roof top for us. The ambience was amazing, enough to cover all our guests and known for delicious food quality, they truly exceeded our expectations, serving it hot.
Even though we arrived early, his friends arrived in batches, and some of them were late. So we decided to go ahead with the starters first, keeping the cake cutting ceremony later. In the mean time, we did take the opportunity to capture some nice moments of whoever was coming.
The ambience became super young with all these teen aged kids - we were there just to oversee them. Finally the moment came to cut the cake - the boy did a nice job of making sure, it was well prepared.
These candles are not safe, and the fire raises immediately, so they were asked to be very careful, still got scared.
Some of his friends planned to leave early, so they were requested to finish the dinner and go.
They have got a nice balcony on the roof top, from where the view can be felt. Overall, the place, the food, the ambience, everything felt special.
So we took a break and sat there for some time, allowing the kid their space.
And we waited to take dinner till all his friends left, and by the time we came back, it was almost midnight. Even though the evening went very well, I must tell you a fact that, he faced another problem yesterday - a stray dog scratched on his hand, and she took him to our family doctor who advised to take him rabies vaccine, starting the first dose. So this cautions us again to not celebrate, even though whatever minimal it could be. So today, he went to the temple in morning, and sought blessings from God and stay at home.
The boy is a responsible kid, and understands - he got some birthday gifts from Timezone, and wanted to go there for a hour, but after I denied, he happily spent the day at home, may be we can go tomorrow.
This day would not have been complete, without creating this lovely memoir on this chain, here is a video compilation of the event, for our memories.
Again tomorrow is a big day, our Zero night celebration, a Dad cannot be tired.
This post will be part of my google review of LAL QILA Restaurant, a little hive marketing that I do.
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Many happy birthday wishes for your son.
I really enjoyed seeing the photos and video on youtube
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Congratulations to your son who has officially reached adulthood, although I agree with you, as a parent, our children will always be like kids.
I'm sure he will remember his 18th birthday celebration as a very special one. Many blessings to him and your family!
Yes, this is the first time we celebrated, so it was special. Thank you so much.
Happy 18th to your dear Son and wishing him good luck and happiness always in his next phase of life.
It's a very sensitive period for them, because from here they feel that they are capable of making their own decisions and they know it all.
You all had a wonderful celebrations time.
I wish you and your family a wonderful New year ahead filled with love and blessings ❤️🤗
Thank you so much, Happy New year to you and your family.
Great father, great son 😊
Happy birthday to your son, wish him the best and be blessing
Also, happy holiday to your family
Thank you so much, he needs blessings to cherish in his life.
I wish your son a happy birthday and I wish him to be happy always. He is lucky to have a conscious father and family like you.
The atmosphere looks very nice and enjoyable.
Thank you so much.
Happy Birthday to your son, he has turned 18, congratulations on becoming an adult. A man's biggest dream is to have a child, to take care of them and bring them to the threshold of success, you do it with all your might. You organized a birthday party, many people attended. Probably your son's friends too. For the past few years, I have been watching your son grow up in your posts, this year I have noticed the most growth. I can't believe that he is now 18. At the age of 18, he can now make his own decisions and vote. I wish your son all the best, God bless him.
Thank you so much.
Wise choice to let him celebrate, he's adult but most of 18y are not really mature yet to face the world, at least here, school still to finish most of the times... Dog was unfortunate tough
We have to guide them always.
Happy Birthday to your son! 18 years of age is a huge milestone here in my country too :)
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Ya, now they are legally adult.
It’s a beautiful thing to welcome your son to his adulthood journey
Congratulations to him on that and I wish him a happy birthday
Long life and prosperity❤️
Thank you so much.
I wish your son a very happy birthday. I wish him the best things and now that he is an adult, I hope he makes the best decisions of life and wish him the best
Thank you so much.
Wishing a very Happy Birthday to Smarty boy🎂🎉🤩
God bless Him🤗
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Thank you so much.
Congratulations to your son friend on his birthday, I hope you have a good time in the company of your loved ones while the happiness and blessings continue.
Thank you.
It feels quite surreal to know he's already 18, I know it must feel like yesterday and that's the joy of being a father and watching your kids grow up. Congratulations on welcoming your son to adulthood.
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Thank you.
There is nothing compared to having a happy family. I am glad your son has turned to become a man, Happy Birthday to him
Cheers
congratulations to your son and to continue succeeding in life to always achieve the best
Wishing your son a fulfilling birthday and the best blessings in his adulthood phrase.
Happy birthday, son😊🥰 Enjoy your father's blessings. And may your days be great and fruitful.❤️🥂🍻🧁🌺
Happy new year. Happy birthday to your son. May your days pass beautifully with your wife and children in the new year. May your little family be happy.
Happy New Year to you and your family.
Wow, such a happy and joyful family. My best wishes for your son.
I celebrate with your family. Happy birthday to your son.
Oh, I missed yummy food. Grand celebration to mark 18th birthday. Many many happy returns of the day. Happy New year too. Parents' blessing is precious.
Your son is now a man with responsibilities, may he have a great journey!
Happy birthday to your son sir. More birthdays to come.🎊🎂🎂😊
Good morning dear friend @sanjeevm
This is a beautiful age for young people, it is when they can begin to have benefits and civil obligations
Happy birthday to your son. May he have a blessed path
I take this opportunity to wish you a happy and prosperous 2025. May this new year come to your home with happiness, love, peace and prosperity
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18 years old, he is already an adult, that's for all the good things. Successes
Happy New Year 2025 year Sir. May this year fulfill all your wishes. God bless you.
Many many happy returns of the day to your son and many more instances to come to trigger celebration
A caring father and a happy family. Stay blessed.
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