I'm really bad with facts. And by 'really bad,' I mean, reeeeeeaallly bad. It's not just dates and events, it's names, and worst of all, BIRTHDAYS.
I am absolutely horrible about birthdays. Remember year before last? Yeah, it's pretty bad. This year I worked very, very hard to remember my FIL's b-day.
Well, I thought it couldn't get any worse....
(and boy is that an epic cue line)
July 15th, 9 am-ish, cell phone conversation:
My mom: Oh, and by the way, I wanted to be sure to wish you a happy birthday.
Me: What?! Is today my birthday?
My mom: Um, no.
Me: Uh oh--when is it? (Having no clue the date)
My mom: Tomorrow.
Me, genuinely shocked: It is? Tomorrow, really? Tomorrow's the 16th already?
My mom: (Probably hanging her head in shame, or at least trying to stifle a good laugh)
And there it is. It's worse--much worse. I forgot my own birthday. Luckily for me, the following day, there were a lot of other people who did remember my birthday. Thank you all for remembering the information stored in your brains!
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3 comments:
I don't know if that counts. It was the day before. You may have looked at a calendar and remembered your own birthday...
But, since your mom had to call a day early (mine called Derek a day early too), I guess you can claim it.
I hope you had a good day. (Did you notice I forgot to call? I texted Derek during book club, but it was a busy day)
I am scum. I totally forgot your birthday this year!
Here's your belated song...
Oh, happy birthday, happy-happy birthday, (pause) happy birthday, happy-happy day!
I think it's awesome you didn't know it was your birthday. You are so humble.
happy happy birthday!!!you are amazing. I miss you guys
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