Hey at least y'all get people wishing you a happy birthday! I got three verbal wishes (Mom, BC and MiniBC) before they left me all alone. I got one or two cards (an online friend and the one I can't remember for sure about is my much older brother). I did get a bunch of online greetings though. And BC and the rest of the family leaving me alone was my choice. Had to take my Mom back home which is a 3 hr drive. I didn't feel like going so I stayed home while everyone else went. Had me some quiet time.
But, I can't complain. BC and I are not big on celebrations except for MiniBC. Actually, (admitting this makes me feel like a bad mother) I do not enjoy kids parties. Planning them blows chunks; being around a bunch of kids, no matter how well behaved they are, gets on my nerves. But for my kiddo (who is extremely special) I'll do it...and even act like I enjoy it. But, normally we don't even exchange cards in our house. We'd rather do things for each other spontaneously rather than on some created "holiday" (marketing) occasion. Ok now that I've killed the randomness....
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