Today is my 25th birthday. My dh of 4 years told me he would cook my crayfish pie (my favorite) and buy me a cookie cake. That was going to be my present. Well Friday he said he couldn't get off early to prepare and cook the crayfish pie. I told him that it wasn't a problem and that I would do it. I really don't mind at all. Then he called to order the cookie cake and it was over 25 dollars. Since it's holiday time money is really tight, so again I said don't worry about it. We're already going to two other birthday parties this weekend, so I really didn't need anymore cake. My dad called though and he and my grandpa decided they would come over and eat with us, which is really nice, but my dad is the type of dad that always made a really big deal out of birthdays and would never let my dh live it down if I didn't have a birthday cake, so now I'm making that too. I don't have a problem with any of this bc I get to be with my family and that's all that really matters. The thing that makes me really sad though is that this morning my dh forgot to tell me "Happy Birthday". He forgot. I know that it probably shouldn't be that big of deal bc it's really early and he didn't sleep well last night, but still...he forgot. I almost feel like saying forget all of it, I'm not going to do any cooking and we'll just eat sandwiches. The thing is...I know if it's not important enough to my dh to remember, I'm still worth it to me. For that reason, I will hang up my own birthday banner, bake my own cake, and cook my own birthday supper, and dern it, I'm going to have a good day because after all, it is MY birthday! Just kind of wanting to vent. Thanks for always being there wherever you are! =)

By Kernkate on Tuesday, December 7, 2004 - 08:03 am:

Hopefully your day will get better!!!

Happy 25th!

By Ilovetom on Tuesday, December 7, 2004 - 08:06 am:

Happy 25th!

Have a great day.

By Vicki on Tuesday, December 7, 2004 - 08:22 am:

I am so sorry this has happened to you. I understand how you feel and I hope that your day only gets better. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

By Feona on Tuesday, December 7, 2004 - 08:43 am:

Happy Birthday!

By Boxzgrl on Tuesday, December 7, 2004 - 09:52 am:

Maybe he has a surprise for later? I hope you day gets better!

By Rayanne on Tuesday, December 7, 2004 - 09:56 am:

I hope you have a good day.

By Happynerdmom on Tuesday, December 7, 2004 - 10:03 am:

Happy Birthday!! I hope your day gets better. If your dh is anything like mine, he'll feel really bad about forgetting, then treat you EXTRA nice! Sometimes with dh's, guilt is good!LOL

By Trina~moderator on Tuesday, December 7, 2004 - 10:12 am:

By Yjja123 on Tuesday, December 7, 2004 - 10:34 am:

Happy Birthday!

By Jayne2 on Tuesday, December 7, 2004 - 10:47 am:

I'm sorry you feel sad, I hope feel better soon.

By Palmbchprincess on Tuesday, December 7, 2004 - 12:07 pm:

Happy Birthday darling!! I'm sorry your day hasn't been so great so far, but hopefully you'll enjoy the rest of the day!!!

By Hdelfuego on Tuesday, December 7, 2004 - 12:15 pm:

Thanks everybody! All of your "Happy Birthday's" have made me feel better! Thank you, Holly

By Children03 on Tuesday, December 7, 2004 - 01:02 pm:

Happy 25th Birthday, Holly!

By Cat on Tuesday, December 7, 2004 - 01:07 pm:

Happy Birthday!!!

Like my dad asked me on my 25th, "How's it feel to be a quarter of a century old???" Well, I have to admit the only reason he asked was because I asked him on his 50th how it felt to be a half a century old! lol

By Jelygu on Tuesday, December 7, 2004 - 05:38 pm:

Happy Birthday! How your day has gotten better!

By Annie2 on Tuesday, December 7, 2004 - 07:12 pm:

Happy Birthday!!!!!

By Colette on Tuesday, December 7, 2004 - 07:59 pm:

Happy birthday!! BTDT - he'll only forget once! Hope you ended up having a great day!

By Imamommyx4 on Tuesday, December 7, 2004 - 11:09 pm:

I've had birthdays like that. One year I was in tears. I have always made a big deal for all of the kids' and dh's birthdays and parents and friends and nieces and you get the picture. One year I made my own cake, dinner, had to help dss with homework. DH was late getting home from work. I was having a hard time up to that point but trying to make the best of it. THEN dh announced he'd forgotten to get a gift. I walked into the bedroom and cried. He felt horrible and it never happened again.

I wish I could have fixed dinner for you. If we were close friends I woulda.

By Feona on Wednesday, December 8, 2004 - 07:06 am:

If it makes you feel better. Dh picked out some jewlery for me. I didn't like it. So I made him take it back. I haven't gotten much besides a plant or flowers or a cake since. I can't even buy myself something so I can't expect anyone else to pick something else out for me.

Sometimes I like a huge remodeling effort for a present but that is a lot of work.

By Fraggle on Wednesday, December 8, 2004 - 09:44 am:

Happy Belated Birthday!

By Rayanne on Wednesday, December 8, 2004 - 10:17 am:

How was your birthday? Did it get better for you?

By Wandilu on Wednesday, December 8, 2004 - 11:14 am:

HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!At some point today,do something special for your self...maybe a hot bubble bath...or call a friend that you haven't had time to talk to lately.Or go buy your favorite magazine,and let your self actually lay down and rest while you read it.