What would you do?

[EltonJohn]

My mom forgot my dad's birthday this year, but like the perfect daughter that I am I didn't!

Anyway, happy birthday!

 

[Sparx]

I am sooo sorry! I don't know what I would do...(I drop hints, and october 22 is circled on every calender that I can get my hands on, people remember.) I just want to wish you a happy belated birthday!

 

[j's m]

Happy Birthday, a day late but I'm sorry it wasn't marked on my calendar. We should all put it on our calendars for next year, so at least someone would remember.

I sure hope maybe they are planning a surprise party for you and they purposedly didn't make a deal to keep you off balance.

I personally wouldn't have waited past my birthday, I would have been crying yesterday.

 

[Missy1961]

First, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

I like the suggestion of a previous poster--go out, buy the biggest, best looking, delicious cake out there, bring it out with lots of candles and tell them to sing to you!

And from now on, don't sit back! Let 'em know ahead of time.

 

[Mom2Em]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

I would definitely say something... I would not let it rest... There is nothing wrong with tooting your own Birthday horn...

 

[buzzlady]

I wouldn't go and buy the biggest cake, I would buy just a small pastry or tart. Put a candle in it and have it all to yourself. NONE for them!!! Shame on them. Happy birthday.

 

[Disney1fan2002]

Are you sure it was yesterday? Maybe you had the wrong date. Just kidding. I'd be really upset, too. Happy Birthday!

Actually, I was thinking the same thing, maybe she has the date wrong! How on earth can a mother not acknowledge her child's b-day????


The husband??? Oh, he'd be in hot water. The kids? Depends on how old they are, but the MOTHER???????? I am so sorry for you momma rabbit. I would be so hurt.

HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY!

 

[Tinkertude]

Since you are the planner I would order a cake( tell dh to pick it up), pass out invitations and Sign it with lots of presents please. Happy belated birthday from your fellow disers.

 

[MinnieM3]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! I'm so sorry they forgot! How dare they?! Maybe because it was a holiday?? I'd say something about it being JUNE tomorrow...and gee MAY is now over.... did ya'll miss anything in MAY?? Mail yourself a birthday card and be sure your DH gets the mail! Well, your DisFamily will always remember! {{{{Momma}}}}}

 

[experiment626mom]

I would definitely talk to dh and ask him what's up!!

 

[TigerCheer2009]

Happy Birthday!!!!

Happy bday to you
Happy bday to you
Here have some CAKE
And the band will play, too!!

Anybody want a party horn?

I don't know how to put this any nicer, but I'm really sorry they didn't remember. I'd be mad too!

 

[4nana]

I'm so sorry no one remembered your special day. There is no excuse and I can't imagine . Like you, I would definitely be hurt and somehow have to express my feelings to them. What would they do if your forgot theirs? If they are planning a surprise party - they have carried it too far .

Belated Happy Birthday . Here's a rose just 4U!!

 

[Brendita]

Same thing happened to me last year, my 48th.
We have 8 children between us & my Husband.
Not a 1 of them, no emails, no phone calls, no cards, NOTHING.
I was not a happy camper.
So this year vacation will be 3 weeks after
2006 my BIG 50 will be @ WDW.
Thank you AP.
I have my AP so WDW tickets are covered.
Free airline passes with no blackout for 2006.
So all I have to cover is food & hotel.
I'm goin' a party!!
You think I should go all out with a Deluxe?
Oh by the way DH is staying @ home with the .
Just me & DS will be 12 then.
I feel for you I know how it hurts.

 

[trappednabox]

If this happened to any of my fellow dis'ers what would you do?

Thanks

This did happen to me, last year. No one remembered. I just let it go. It hurt but it's better that I didn't say anything b/c I would have gotten more upset & probably ended up in tears. They remembered about 2 week later, but I still didn't get any gifts just happy belated b-day wishes.

I suggest taking some time, & making a special day just for yourself. Buy yourself something you really want & go have a few !!!!

Make it a good one even if it is late!

 

[laurie31]

Thanks for all the b-day wishes It's not that we usually don't celebrate...we usually go to dinner and have cake at home ....not this year though

I just need to come up with the right way to let my family know they forgot.

First, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

Second, I think you have answered your own question. Make dinner reservations (or plans if it's not a reservation-requiring kind of place), get a cake, and when it's time to start cooking dinner inform everyone that you're going out to X restaurant to celebrate your birthday. When you get home, bring out the cake. It's shocking to me that everyone, even your mom forgot

As an alternative, you could suggest going out to dinner, saying something vague such as you don't feel like cooking. After you're seated at the restaurant, leave your table to "visit the restroom" but really talk to the hostess and let them know someone special at your table is celebrating a birthday. Lots of places bring a complimentary dessert (and sing an embarrassing version of Happy Birthday...) and I think it'd be great to see the expressions on everyone's face when the dessert shows up and then they realize who it's for...

At anyt rate, I hope everyone has a reasonable explanation (or passable excuse) for forgetting

Laurie

 

[smilingmouse]

I'm so sorry that this happened to you, Mama Rabbit....I wish you a WONDERFUL belated b-day!