My daughter and I had carefully arranged a birthday surprise for my wife… but she brought a surprise of her own. Kate turned 35. The idea was to create a night that felt memorable — a way to show we still belong together, even in the whirlwind of daily life. I let her believe that my job had sent me out of town for a few days, including her birthday. She wasn’t happy, but accepted it. As soon as she left, and Layla was at school, I hurried back to get everything ready. Her fa… See more