You can hear the voice recording for the diary.
今日は父の日と母の日をまとめて祝うために、両親と一緒に食事に出かけた。お店は両親がどこでもいいと言ってくれたので、子供が大好きならーめん屋の幸楽苑にした。
Today, we took my parents out for a meal as a combined celebration for Father’s and Mother’s Day. They said anywhere was fine, so we ended up at Kourakuen, a ramen shop my kid absolutely adores.
いつもはわたしと子供の2、3人で行くから広々と感じるテーブル席も、今日は両親も一緒の5人だったから、なんだかすごく狭く感じて、それがかえって新鮮な体験だった。
It’s funny how a familiar place can feel so different. The table that usually seems spacious for just two or three of us felt quite snug with all five of us, which in itself was a surprisingly fresh experience.
子供は目を輝かせながら、いつものお気に入りのメガ中華そばを注文した。わたしは少し冒険して、期間限定で一番辛いラーメンに挑戦してみたら、これがかなり刺激的だった。
My child’s eyes lit up as they went for their absolute favorite, the Mega Chuka Soba. Meanwhile, I decided to be a bit more adventurous and tried the spiciest ramen on the menu, a limited-time special that really packed a punch.
みんながそれぞれのラーメンに夢中になると、心地よい静けさがテーブルを包んで、これもまた特別な家族の時間だなあと感じた。食後は実家に戻ってお茶を飲みながら少しのんびりした。
As we all dug into our own bowls, a comfortable silence settled over the table, which felt like its own special kind of quality family time. Afterward, we headed back to my parents’ house to unwind for a bit over tea before we made our way home.
何気ない一日だったかもしれないけど、こういう穏やかな時間はわたしにも子供にも本当に大切なんだと改めて思った。これからも小さな親孝行を続けて、一緒に過ごす時間を大事にしたい。
It might have just been an ordinary day on the surface, but it served as a wonderful reminder of how crucial these simple, peaceful moments are for both me and my child. I want to continue these small acts of appreciation for my parents and truly cherish the time we get to spend together.
To be continued.
