I Am Frustrated

It was my mother's birthday yesterday and since my dad won't be at home during his and while his is also in October, we celebrated his birthday along with my mothers. I really wanted to make this year's birthday special for them. I've came up with a whole plan and kept having new ideas. Despite trying to follow my schedule list closely, things started to fall apart from the beginning and also ends horribly. To be honest, there are a few items on my checklist that were proven successful but the way the family interacts really adds to my frustration. My sister seems to be cool to the rest and the relationship between my parents doesn't seem to be like a couple. I am aware that my sister is growing up and these performances are common at her age but I just wish she would turn away from her devices more and be warm to my parents. It is also understandable that my parents are married for years and intimacy isn't required to be often displayed but as it was my mother's birthday and I thought that they two should loosen up. My mother actually is travelling today and still it has no impact on their interaction. I wish I can find out the problem in between and solve it before it breaks me apart.