Saturday, November 20, 2004

Happy Birthday to Me!

So today I turn 29 for the 17th time. Back in the day, I had a very strict upbringing, but birthdays were special. My Mom had a tradition of giving each child breakfast in bed on the actual birthday, school day or not. We got to choose our meal. I invariably chose ham, french fries and chocolate cake with chocolate icing and chocolate fudge on top. Can you imagine having to whip that up on a school morning whilst ensuring the rest of your 6 children got off to school on time? Thanks Mom!

When we turned 14 we got an extra special treat. At breakfast we received a formal invitation from Mom and Dad to dine with them that evening at a "grown up" restaurant. We were expected to deliver an equally formal R.S.V.P to them. (Funnily enough, a box of lovely note cards would be part of the gifts that morning.) That evening the lucky birthday child would dress to the nines and accompany Mom and Dad for an evening alone with them. Those of you who come from large families will recognize the importance of having the parents' full attention. This was our introduction to the world of adults. Thanks Mom! Thanks Dad!



9 comments:

  1. Happy Birthday! Hope you have a great day and get to pick what you want to eat (and have it cooked for you) and get taken out to dinner! :o)

    Anna

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  2. Happy, Happy birthday! (I love your birthday breakfast...)

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  3. I hope you continue the tradition and have a nice dinner out! Happy Birthday. :)

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  4. Happy Birthday to you!!!! I have turned 29, 16 times. Hope you have a great day.

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  5. Happy Birthday!

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  6. What a great mom! Happy Belated Birthday!!

    Jean
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  7. Oh, happy 29th birthday!!!!
    I wish I'd have known...I'd have sent you a card!!
    I hope you and your husband had a great time and that everything went the way it should on your 29th birthday. =)
    Well, happy belated birthday (again!)

    YSP

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  8. Happy Belated Birthday!! I hope you had a wonderful day.

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