Would it bother you if your Parent/In-Laws forgot it was your birthday?

[chrissyk]

I don't expect my parents to remember my birthday. My mom is universally thoughtless in this regard...she forgets DH's, my dad's, probably also my sister's...I don't get offended by that anymore. She once told me that she wished that she was thoughtful that I am. Uh, program the dates into your Palm Pilot and you'll be all set!

My MIL never forgets a birthday. She was my first experience with a "thoughtful" mom. I'd actually be worried if she forgot anyone's birthday, LOL!

 

[disney4us2002]

My mil is anal and never forgets anything.

My father not only forgot my birthday in November but when we talked a few days afterward by phone he argued that I couldn't possibly have turned 40. That hurt a lot.

 

[newholidayx2]

MIL hasnt acknowledged my birthday for 3yrs now
I did the right thing though. When we were in WDW this past Oct I brought along a birthday card for her and celebrated her bday at Chef Mickey's and Fulton's
Will I acknowledge her bday again? NO

this past Christmas was the 1st in 3yrs that she bought me a Christmas present

 

[aprilgail2]

If my own parents forgot I would be a little upset but who cares if in laws remember or not.

 

[Stepharoonie!]

I send my mother a thank you card on my birthday. I figure she did all the work

LOL!

 

[Alicnwondrln]

my mom forgets all the time im used to it
my dad calls no presents since i was 18 and
my dh mother will only call if she isnt mad at us and i dont care cuz shes a loser anyway

 

[daisylove]

Get this. My DD was born on my 30th birthday.
On our next birthday her 1st and my 31st my FIL makes a big deal to take DD out for her 1st birthday. We all go to dinner FIL, his girlfriend, DH, DD and I. He toasts DD and really makes a big deal out of it. He totally forgot it was also my birthday. It was weird at first but then I just got a kick out of it. He remembered almost a month later when my DH said something about our birthday in passing. lo! Boy did I get a apologetic phone call. I am still chuckling over it.

 

[Freyja]

Jeps! Sure would bother me. In my opinion birthdays are a big deal and a wonderful opportunity to celebrate that you have made it through yet another year. I feel very fortunate everytime I get to celebrate a birthday and expect the people closest to me to remember.

 

[NMAmy]

My mother has always forgotten all my life. It used to hurt my feelings till my sister clued me in. Now, I call a week or so in advance and say, "Seven more shopping days till my birthday." And repeat as necessary. No more hurt feelings.

 

[Mom2Ashli]

Yep it sure does. But my birthday for some reason seems to be the one that everyone forgets about. Not sure why.

 

[thelittlemermaid]

Just had this happen to me on my b-day {Jan 9}. My dad NEVER forgets my b-day, DH's, or the kids.

For the past 5 years since DD has been born {she was born with Down Syndrome} the in laws have totally forgotten my b-day. Before, I would get a card and money {which I would put toward summer clothes for myself}. I don't know if this is their way of blaming me for her being born with DS or what. When DH's or the kids b-days come around, they sure don't forget theirs. It's like I don't matter any longer. Heck, I don't even get a "Happy Birthday" from them.

Oh well I guess!!!

 

[Shannon G]

Would it bother me if my parents forgot? Yes. Would it bother me if my in-laws forgot? No.

 

[RadioNate]

Yes it bothers me. I love birthdays. I view them as as a special day for that person. I do cakes, card etc for my friends and family. Like I said. I like birthdays.

My inlaws nearly always forget my birthday. I really bothered me the 1st time but now since I don't expect them to remember it doesn't too much. My mom would never forget. My dad has but he usually remembers later in the day.

I figure if my great-aunt and other distant relatatives can remember to send a card my inlaws should be able too also.

I try very hard to always remember birthdays and other special days.

 

[Bob Slydell]

Nah, could care less. My birthday's just another day of the week these days.