December 2025 :: One Of The Best Years Of My Life

December 2

The last two weeks have been warm and wonderful, just the two of us together. But today, your mother has to go back to Halle. Surprisingly, I’m not upset at all because I’ve been planning a little surprise for her. I’ve already booked a ticket to Halle for myself on the 4th. She has no idea yet, and I can’t wait to see her reaction!

December 4

After a full day at the office, I came home in the evening and quickly prepared my dinner. Your mother called and told me she was already missing me. I pretended to sound indifferent, hiding my excitement. I even cut the call short, saying I needed to go to bed early—which, realistically, I did, since my train was at 2 in the morning.

I woke up around 1 a.m. after barely three hours of sleep and boarded the train with sleepy eyes and a racing heart. After a five-hour overnight journey, I called her early in the morning from outside her door and said, “Open the door, I’m waiting.”

Her first reaction, in a half-awake, groggy voice, was, “What? What are you doing here?”

But the moment she saw me climbing up the stairs, her smile stretched from one ear to the other. That smile and pure joy made every mile of the journey worth it. It was six in the morning, yet she didn’t go back to bed. Instead, we sat together, chatting softly, savoring the moment.

I started working at 9 a.m. and had a very busy day in front of the laptop. In the evening, we went out together to visit the Halle Christmas market.

I will stay with her for the next three days and work from here.

December 6

Today we went to Leipzig for a short day trip. We visited the Christmas market and enjoyed a lovely lunch at an Italian restaurant. When you grow up, you’ll understand how challenging it can be to choose a restaurant for your mother. She is always wonderfully confused. Ahh!

December 8

We woke up today to some troubling news. Your mother’s aunt in Dhaka has been suffering from acute kidney disease for several days, but her condition worsened significantly last night. She was admitted to the hospital in critical condition. Hearing this deeply upset your mother.

Although she was supposed to stay in Halle for the rest of the week, given the situation, we decided to return to Frankfurt together. Any further bad news could have been devastating for her, and I knew that if I wasn’t by her side, her sadness would only deepen.

I already had a booking on an express train, but we couldn’t find another ticket for your mother as the prices had become unreasonably high. So she booked a ride through a car-sharing service instead. In the end, we both reached home in the evening, almost at the same time.

December 10

Something seems to be wrong with your mother’s university. Her classes keep getting canceled again. The teacher is probably very ill. However, in a small way, this worked in our favor, as it allowed her to stay in Frankfurt without any guilt.

Thankfully, her aunt’s condition is also slowly improving.

December 15

Hello, my dear boy,

Yes, today we learned about your gender. Alhamdulillah. Endless thanks to Allah, this has become one of the most special days of our lives.

We had another appointment with the gynecologist, and the NIPT results revealed that you are a boy. The test results were also very reassuring, showing no complications at all.

So now I know that I will be the father of a handsome boy. A sudden wave of emotions overwhelmed me. Throughout the day, my thoughts kept returning to you; how will I raise you? Will I be a good father? Can I be your friend? So many questions filled my heart.

All I know for certain is this: you are already deeply loved, and I pray that Allah gives me the wisdom and patience to be the father you deserve.

December 16

I received my Permanent Residence Permit card today. This means that when you are born, you don’t have to go through the bureaucratic hassles for naturalization. What a relief!!!

December 17

Today I had a business trip and stayed overnight at a hotel in West Germany. I took your mother with me since I had to stay there for the night. It was a large five-star hotel by the river.

After a nice dinner, we ended up walking for nearly an hour and a half, back and forth. We just needed to buy bottled water from a supermarket, because your mother refuses to drink tap water. Being your mother’s husband is not always an easy task but it is one I happily accept.

December 18

We got back home today in the evening. Tomorrow is my last working day of the year.

December 19

We are visiting one of our friends today at Bad Krozingen near Freiburg. Will stay there for 3 nights.

After finishing my office we boarded a train in the late afternoon on our way to their place.

December 20

It was a heartwarming reunion with our friends. They cooked so much for us! We enjoyed a delicious dinner yesterday and a lovely breakfast this morning. Afterwards, we went to Basel to visit the Christmas market. The city is very close to Freiburg, and a few other Bengali families from Freiburg joined us as well.

So, Switzerland becomes the first country you’ve visited albeit while still in your mother’s womb.

December 22

After three wonderful days at our friend’s place, we returned to Frankfurt today. I made a silly mistake while booking the train tickets. Rather than the 22nd, I accidentally booked them for the 23rd.

Still, we boarded the train, hoping we could explain ourselves if the ticket inspector came by. Luckily, no one checked our tickets! The train was packed with passengers, probably everyone heading home for Christmas.

December 24

Your chacha came to visit us today and will be staying for the next few days. Looks like we’re in for some heavy feasting!

December 28

Your chacha left today. We had a lovely family time together, just the three of us. We enjoyed delicious food, watched movies, and your mother even went window shopping with him.

December 29

A very unexpected thing happened today. Your mother did yoga in the morning! I even jokingly asked her, “Is the sun rising in the east?” But honestly, I’m really happy that she has started exercising.

December 31

Today is the last day of the year, and for many reasons, this has been a very special one for me. Above all, it is because of you. Since the moment we learned about your presence, life has taken on a different meaning. Everything feels more purposeful, more grounded, and more hopeful.

This year was also special because your dida visited us in Germany in the middle of the year. As a son, this feels like a deeply fulfilling achievement. Your dida has lived a hard life. She lost her mother at a very young age and was raised by her own dida. Her job was not a high-paying one, yet she sacrificed everything for me and your chacha. Whatever I am today, I owe to her. Being able to bring her to Germany and show her around felt like one of the proudest moments of my life.

Your mother and I also traveled quite a bit this year. Early on, we visited Paris and Brussels, and later spent our summer holidays in Italy. With your dida, we traveled to Switzerland, creating memories I will always cherish. Toward the end of summer, I also traveled alone to Spain with my school friends. All these experiences together make 2025 one of the best years of my life.

Tonight, we will welcome the new year at a friend’s house. It will be a simple one-dish party, with around fifteen friends gathered together. As the year ends, I carry gratitude in my heart and the quiet joy of knowing that the most meaningful chapter of my life is just beginning, with you.

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