So, I had my birthday yesterday, and here's the thing... I have realized I am a HORRIBLE birthday friend! What does that mean? Well, let me explain. I am not a big 'birthday' person. I didn't tell anyone at work it was my birthday -then Brittany Mollenhauer showed up with a big candy bar and donuts and made all the kids sing to me. That sorta let the cat out of the bag, but it was nice and I enjoyed it. But after all the girls at work knew, they all felt bad for me because I had to work on my birthday. No big deal to me. I don't run around telling everyone my birthday is coming, I don't expect everyone to tell me happy birthday, I don't even really expect gifts. (I actually hate being the center of attention!!!!!) Is that horrible??? It was never a big deal when I was growing up so it has just not been a big deal in my adult life. Unfortunately it spills over into everything. I don't really make a big deal of my kids birthdays (I know, bad mommy!!!) and David and I never remember our anniversary -much less do anything or buy each other gifts. I tell him he is lucky that I am such a LOW maintenance gal! :) So, I never remember anyone's birthdays! I had so many phone calls, visits from friends and even gifts from friends yesterday. It was fun to chat with everyone and hear from -almost- everyone in my family. This is the first year that I have been called by -almost- all my siblings on my birthday. It was so nice! But then I realized how I am such a BAD birthday friend! They say 'the road to hell is paved with good intentions'. If this is true, I may as well give up trying to get to heaven now, because I know where I am going! I do have the best of intentions, but seriously I am HORRIBLE!!! I went to FB to verify a friends birthday and found out I missed it! (Sorry Elise, I SWEAR I thought your birthday was the 15th!!!) I was crushed!! This is when I realized I need to make a perpetual/birthday calendar. That way I have all the birthdays written down in one location. I have made so many New Years resolutions to be better at sending cards. Well I gave up years ago because my brother -whose birthday is in January- would get a card, my sister -whose birthday is in March- would sometimes get a card but after that, forget it! I never got around to sending anymore cards! Can someone please give me hints and tips on how you remember everyone's birthdays?? I do think a calendar may be my answer... Now I need to find one! I got one years ago from Stampin up, maybe they still have it. Any Stampin Up consultants out there? I need one! So, please accept my blanket apology if I have forgotten your birthday. Thank you everyone for your birthday wishes, gifts, phone calls and the love you sent my way! I truly appreciate it and hopefully I will get better at remembering all your birthdays and not be such a bad birthday friend!
PS... respond and tell me when your birthday is so I can put it in my calendar I intend to buy/make! :)
