We had a dinner at a local food coffeeshop in Singapore. Not a posh restaurant with champagne glasses. Or nice table clothes and silver utensils. Also, it was not air-conditioned. I asked Haruka if she would like to go there again and she said no.
I asked Haruka why would you not want to go there again since the food is good? She said there is no air-cond. Initially, before we sat down, Haruka did not want to settle for this coffeeshop. I had to quickly react by saying I will be ordering juice ... when I asked the coffeeshop, they had lime juice, so I managed to get Haruka seated. Do young children already know how to value ambience and the concepts of quality?
A tip to save money is to start to instill a life of moderation in the child while young, so the child will not need to only have meals in restaurants with Michelin stars. Soon, she will not have the same smile as she had at this photo at the hawker centre with ventilating fans and no air-conditioning.
Beyond saving money is dad's role in instilling in the child the ability to adapt to different places. It is also the need to instill humility and a sense of contentment in any and every situation. Paul said in the bible, "I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through Him who gives me strength".
(Photos show an Easter brunch at Checkers Brasserie, Hilton Singapore complete with Easter bunny, hit the pinata donkey for candies to drop, kids play area where mummy and daddy can enjoy a glass of champagne in peace. Also showing Haruka at Sentosa Island).
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