Another Year
Yes, for those of you who haven't heard, today is my birthday. I was born on this day about 9:00 PM (Central) in 1948; if you want to know how old I am, consider that today's math exercise.
I got a bunch of birthday cards, but my two favorite ones came from my son and my spouse.
From my 10-year-old son -
Front of card: Picture of dinosaur roaring.
Inside: "Look! I managed to find one of those 'The Year You Were Born' cards. Happy Birthday!"
From my partner/spouse -
Front of card: "Sometimes I hear you doing something somewhere in the house, and I think of our lovely life together and I smile."
Inside: "Then I hear a thud, a crash and cursing. Not as lovely but I still smile. Happy Birthday."
See what I have to put up with?
I got a bunch of birthday cards, but my two favorite ones came from my son and my spouse.
From my 10-year-old son -
Front of card: Picture of dinosaur roaring.
Inside: "Look! I managed to find one of those 'The Year You Were Born' cards. Happy Birthday!"
From my partner/spouse -
Front of card: "Sometimes I hear you doing something somewhere in the house, and I think of our lovely life together and I smile."
Inside: "Then I hear a thud, a crash and cursing. Not as lovely but I still smile. Happy Birthday."
See what I have to put up with?
On 6/20/2006 10:47 AM,
DeniseUMLaw said…
Happy Birthday, dear friend!
I once got a card from my youngest daughter that fits right in with the one from your spouse, so I thought I'd share it with you:
Front of card: "To someone who could have her ('his' crossed out and replaced by 'her' by my daughter) own home fix-it show on television"
Inside: "Of course, it'd have to be on the Comedy Channel"
She knows me too well! :)
Hope your day is fabulous!
On 6/22/2006 2:33 AM,
Anonymous said…
Oh, oh, a belated happy birthday to you! I'm so sorry I missed reading this on the day. So much on my mind. I hope it was a wonderful day, my friend! x
On 6/22/2006 12:53 PM,
Friðvin said…
Happy Birthday Jami! I missed the post yesterday.
On 6/22/2006 12:53 PM,
Friðvin said…
Oh I guess it was TWO days ago. Damn how time flies when you're having fun! (or not).
On 6/22/2006 1:38 PM,
Jami said…
Thanks everyone! The push is still on to have today declared a national holiday. If so, there won't be any excuse to miss it.
On 6/22/2006 2:02 PM,
DeniseUMLaw said…
I didn't know there was a push on to declare June 22 a national holiday. Excellent! We need more non-working days.
On 6/22/2006 2:28 PM,
Jami said…
Yep. See, it works like this: June 20 is MY BIRTHDAY (also Nicole Kidman's, Cyndi Lauper's and Anne Murray's) as well as the last day of spring - we should already have that day off. June 21 is the first day of summer - another natural holiday. But June 22 should be a day of reflection (and recuperation) as we then ramp up to the Fourth of July.
On 6/26/2006 10:10 AM,
She says said…
Happy Belated Birthday! The way I figure it, it's still your birthday so long as you continue to get wishes and presents... so Happy Birthday.
Clearly the world is a better place because you are in it. Definitely a reason to celebrate!
On 6/26/2006 11:54 AM,
Jami said…
Thanks again! I like the idea that your birthday isn't over until everyone quits congratulating you on surviving for another year. Therefore, I'm gonna continue to PAR-TAY!
On 6/26/2006 12:11 PM,
SoulPony said…
i missed your birthday. sorry! we have been so busy lately. HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
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