Token girly "Ahhhhhh!" What a wonderful idea.

Our son turns 10 in a couple of months, and my hubby is trying to figure out something similar - a coming of age ritual. It might be a thing or an experience or a new birthday tradition. He's still working on it so I think I'm going to send him this link. Thanks!

This one I leave in my husband's capable hands, without interfering. Much. LOL!

I particularly like the idea of starting new traditions (i.e. this is the first year my son and didn't do a one on one Mother's Day hike or camp, but we're going to make up for it next weekend.) Something like an annual father and son trip. For example, my son is going to get to go paintballing for the first time this year, joining his dad, uncle an older cousin in their annual tradition. His first paintball gun and safety equipment is already bought, wrapped and waiting for the big day. (I suspect a similar story will play out my daughter is old enough to join my annual girls fishing weekend.)

I also like the idea of handing down something that can be handed down. As an example, my dad gave me my first SAK when I turned 18 and went on my first solo camping trip. (Turns out a spare car key would have been better, since I locked myself out of the car while setting up camp in the dark, but that's an entirely different topic. LOL!) Long story short, I still EDC that knife and will probably hand it down to my son one day. Might make a good 10th birthday present...