I am expecting birthday cards from my kids and wife
That's awesome. Tell me this. How can birthday cards show love and gratitude?
Really good question. I am so glad you asked me. I know that one of the most beautiful days in someone's life is their birthday.
You are right that birthdays are so important, but your child doesn't really know what to do yet. You can't get angry at them if they don't know that they're supposed to give you a card. The thoughts should count, not the material things out there.
You are missing the point. They should know and understand this.
No, I totally get you, but what I'm thinking of is children that are too young to understand its impact at a deep level. So they don't always know what to do. But to your point, birthdays are indeed a beautiful day.