Do you do it morning or evening?
By MsTickle
@MsTickle (25180)
Australia
May 11, 2016 7:41pm CST
When I was still living at home and quite young, our birthdays were special. We had to wait in bed and would be so excited as the procession formed then everyone, 3 siblings and Mum and sometimes dad, would troop into the bedroom in single file holding cards and little gifts and singing Happy Birthday. It was such a great day.
In the evening we would have soft drink with our meal, sometimes cup cakes but always a birthday cake with candles. After dinner, the lights would go out as Mum carried the lit cake from the kitchen to the dining room and again, everyone sang Happy Birthday.
Years pass and sometimes I receive a phone call with the person at the other end singing - or not, sometimes there's a card. What I really detest though is when the call or message is received at the end of the ruddy day when it's all over. 
I mean what's the point of that?
I mean what's the point of that?15 people like this
16 responses
@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
12 May 16
Well, at least they remembered. There are times when I am overwhelmed with birthday wishes and others that the day goes unnoticed but by myself.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
12 May 16
@MsTickle but MsTickle, they did remember to call. I know many that go years without hearing from their loved ones. Not sure why their family became so distant. Broke my heart to see them so sad.
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@MsTickle (25180)
• Australia
13 May 16
@ElusiveButterfly Thoughts like that prompted this discussion.
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@Orson_Kart (6775)
• United Kingdom
15 May 16
Love the title!
I was going to say "both", but then again it's not MY birthday. 
I think early in the day is better, as it sets you up for the rest of the day. It stops you fretting that you have been forgotten and all is well with the world.
I think early in the day is better, as it sets you up for the rest of the day. It stops you fretting that you have been forgotten and all is well with the world.1 person likes this
@Orson_Kart (6775)
• United Kingdom
16 May 16
@MsTickle I wonder, but me? I am like a moth to a flame. 
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@greenthumb018 (595)
• Philippines
12 May 16
I usually greet family members 12:01 am. I always put them on alarm and on my calendar. But with friends, there are times when I greet them at night. When you're an adult, you have a lot going on that I do not know what the date is sometimes.
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
1 Jun 16
sadly we are so busy these days we often don't remember even our own till late. last year I got no calls and called my one son the day after which was his birthday and he said he was going to call me that day as both could be wished then. 
really?
really?1 person likes this
@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
12 May 16
It is sad when no one calls actually early enough MsTickle.
I hope you have a very Happy BDay if it is today?
I am sorry I have not been on..Mama has been diagnosed cancer at 87 yrs old..I have been caring for her..miss you friend.
@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
16 May 16
@MsTickle Hi MsTickle. I am trying to take care of me too, but my appetite is gone I am so sad with all this..Mom is not too good friend, thank you for asking..miss you.
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@Carmelanirel2 (8084)
• United States
16 May 16
When I was little it was mostly in the evening, unless I had a party that year, in which that case it would probably be a Saturday afternoon. We celebrated in the evening because by the time I got up my dad would already have left for work, and then of course I had to go to school since my birthday is in the fall and that is why it would be in the evening when everyone was home.
However, I love your birthdays, you must have a summer one to have to stay in bed and wait for everyone.
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@Carmelanirel2 (8084)
• United States
16 May 16
@MsTickle I see. I don't know if I could have gotten up at 5:30 when I was a kid, I love my sleep and still do... Of course if it was something done since I was a baby, I probably wouldn't have minded.
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
16 May 16
I always would like to greet a birthday celebrator , in advance like a day before , or in the morning of the birthday . 
Though , when i forgot it , i would still greet the birthday celebrator .
Though , when i forgot it , i would still greet the birthday celebrator .
