By daily 
Van sat by the door, peeking outside as the sun rose higher in the sky. He’d been waiting all morning, hoping for a surprise or maybe just a simple “Happy Birthday.” But as the clock ticked, his heart sank a little more. No one had come to wish him.
But just when he thought his day would pass quietly, the door creaked open, and his family walked in, hiding something behind their backs. Suddenly, they burst out singing, showering him with hugs, treats, and belly rubs. It turned out they had been planning a special afternoon surprise all along. Don’s tail wagged joyfully as his birthday turned out to be worth the wait!