Daddy's Gourmet Shop-Chapter 431 - 421: New Year’s Wishes
After some play, Huang Tao finally put Xuanxuan down.
The weather was getting colder, but having such a sweet little cotton-padded jacket by his side, nothing could feel warmer!
With her company...
No matter how hard the work was, it never felt tiring, and life was always full of happiness and joy.
But next...
Huang Tao had to busy himself with Xuanxuan’s homework...
"Oh, right, Daddy!"
Xuanxuan’s eyes lit up as she suddenly remembered, "This afternoon, Teacher Ye gave each child a wish card, asking us to write our wishes on it with Daddy and Mommy after getting home!"
"Really?"
Huang Tao was slightly surprised. They had just done a DIY homework yesterday, and now the kindergarten had another task.
It seemed that this kind of homework would only increase in the future!
This reminded him of the many expressions of helplessness shared by parents online when dealing with various kindergarten assignments:
They said being a parent nowadays was really tough.
The very reason for sending children to kindergarten was to help ease the burden and have someone watch over them.
In the end...
The pressure was even greater!
They also said that many kindergarten assignments were not for the children but mostly for the parents.
Some parents stayed up until dawn to help their kids finish homework.
But!
Not every parent could handle the quirky assignments given by kindergarten teachers.
So...
Many parents expressed that they had been "made to cry" by kindergarten homework multiple times.
Because of this, some netizens joked with parents, saying: It’s such a great deal! Just pay one tuition fee and the whole family goes to kindergarten.
You have to admit, today’s netizens are quite witty!
Their summary is spot on!
Of course, Huang Tao actually quite enjoyed completing kindergarten assignments with Xuanxuan.
For one thing!
The kindergarten assignments, to some extent, cultivate the child’s inquisitiveness, sense of responsibility, a feeling of accomplishment, and their ability to think and do things.
Even if the child completes it under the guidance of the parent, they still participate.
By participating, the child acquires certain knowledge and hands-on and thinking skills.
It also lets the child understand that they are responsible for completing the assignments.
And after finishing the homework, the child gains a sense of accomplishment as it’s work completed together with dad and mom, motivating them to do more homework.
Secondly!
It strengthens the parent-child bond.
After all, when parents guide their children in completing kindergarten homework, communication and interaction are inevitable.
Though many parents are often busy with work and have little time to spend with their children.
But!
In their hearts, children certainly hope their parents can spend more time with them.
The homework assigned by kindergarten teachers cannot be completed independently by the child.
Parental involvement!
Allows for more communication and interaction with the child.
This enhances the parent-child relationship and is more beneficial for the child’s development.
Therefore.
Huang Tao was very willing to complete the kindergarten assignments together with Xuanxuan.
After all, time cannot be turned back, childhood cannot be relived, and there is only one childhood, so he must cherish it.
He smiled and stood up, saying, "Then Daddy will write with you."
"Yay~"
Xuanxuan grabbed her dad’s hand, skipping to her own little dining chair, playfully gesturing for her dad to sit down.
Once Huang Tao sat down.
Xuanxuan took out a red card wrapped in plastic from her little backpack and placed it on the dining table.
Huang Tao helped her open the plastic wrap and took out the card, along with the tassel and string.
He handed them to Xuanxuan with a smile, gently asking, "Xuanxuan, shall we hang the tassel and string on the card first?"
"Sure~"
Xuanxuan agreed happily but looked at the items in her hands, not knowing what to do for a moment.
Indeed, she was having a hard time!
Her beautiful eyes looked toward her father for help, "Daddy, how do I hang it? I don’t know how."
"It’s just like threading beads."
Huang Tao explained while guiding her, "Look, there’s a little hole at the top and bottom of the card. You thread the string through the top hole and the tassel through the bottom hole. After threading it through the card’s hole, form a circle with the string’s end and then pull the other end through the circle to tie a knot, and you’re done."
"Daddy, I can thread beads."
Understanding immediately, Xuanxuan was eager to try, "Daddy, let me try, let me try~"
"Alright!"
Huang Tao let her do it on her own.
Xuanxuan held the card in her left hand and one end of the string in her right, carefully threading it through the card’s hole.
Then, following her dad’s instructions, she tied a knot in the string.
This time.
The card and the string beautifully became one!
She proudly showed her dad her work, "Daddy, look, I threaded it and tied the knot~"
Huang Tao patted her little head, praising, "My Xuanxuan is really clever and skillful! Well done."
"Hehe~"
With a smile, Xuanxuan continued to thread the tassel using the same method.
This time much more skillfully, finishing it in one go.
"Great!"
Huang Tao praised again and then gently asked, "Xuanxuan, what New Year’s wish do you want to write on the card?"
"Hmm~"
Like a little chick pecking rice, Xuanxuan nodded, "I’ve decided~"
Curious, Huang Tao asked, "What is it? Can you tell Daddy?"
"Sure!"
With her eyes blinking, Xuanxuan looked at her dad seriously, "Daddy, my New Year’s wish is... I want to grow up quickly so I can protect you, then you won’t have to work so hard!"
Suddenly...
A warm flow surged through Huang Tao’s entire body, reaching his heart.
But darling~
Daddy wants to tell you that Daddy is your guardian star, sent by the heavens to protect you.
Daddy hopes you grow up slowly, take your time, for all the beauty must evolve around you, but all the beauty can’t compare to your adorable self...
Darling~
Actually, you don’t need to rush to grow up, truly don’t.
Take your time growing up.
Allow Daddy more time to love you, protect you, and take care of you tirelessly...
Watching Xuanxuan’s smiling little face...
Huang Tao felt a sudden warmth in his eyes.
"Daddy, I can’t write yet, can you help me?"
Xuanxuan propped her chin and pouted, feeling a little troubled.
Naturally, Huang Tao didn’t want to reject Xuanxuan’s wish and gently asked, "How about Daddy hold your hand and teach you to write?"
"Sure!"
Xuanxuan nodded eagerly, actively placing her small hand holding the pen into Daddy’s big hand.
Huang Tao took hold of Xuanxuan’s little hand, guiding her to write her wish on the card.
Soon.
The wish card was ready.
"Done."
Gently rubbing Xuanxuan’s small head, who was sitting up straight at her special table, Huang Tao softly said, "Put it in your backpack, and give it to Teacher Ye tomorrow."
"Daddy, Teacher Ye said we don’t need to submit it, just bring it to school for New Year’s and hang it on the wishing tree."
"Then Daddy will keep it for you."
"Okay~"
Xuanxuan nodded obediently, then let out a little yawn.
Huang Tao noticed, "Are you tired? Let Daddy take you home!"
Xuanxuan nodded, snuggling into Huang Tao’s arms, pressing her little cheek against his chest.
The warmth of her dad’s embrace and the strong heartbeat made her unaware of any fatigue~
