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| My mother at 8 years old |
Today is my mother's birthday. She would have been 92 if she were still with us. My mother was one of those people whose birthday was always lumped with Christmas. I don't remember her complaining about that, but when we were in college, she declared that her new birthday would be March 26, (the same day but a different month), so she could actually have a birthday celebration separate from Christmas. She chose March because that was usually when we were home for spring break. She didn't ask for any gifts. She always said that she just wanted to look at us and that was gift enough. I always thought that was weird until my children were no longer living at home. However, that's not to say that my mother didn't enjoy opening a gift as much as the next person.
So today, to remember my mother and to celebrate her actual birthday, my sisters and I are having Andes mints, a favorite candy of hers.
Happy Birthday, Mother! You are greatly missed and lovingly remembered.
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| The celebratory mints |
What a kind remembrance of your mom. I like her reassigned birthdate--that's a fun story. Sounds like you and your sisters have found a lighthearted way to honor her memory.
ReplyDeleteSince our parents died, my sisters and I have been trying to do something fun on their birthdays. We choose something related to them that we can all do even if we're not together. It helps redirect our sadness that comes on those special days.
DeleteOne of my best friends son's birthday was Jan31. He hated it so she declared they would celebrate his birthday on July 31. Of course now that he is an adult a NYE birthday is great!
ReplyDeleteMy mother-in-law and my niece both have New Year's Eve birthdays. And in fact, I have two nephew's who have a birthday within a couple of days of Christmas. As of yet, none of them have declared their birthday to be on a different day, but I have heard a few grumblings.
DeleteThat's a beautiful remembrance of your mom.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Strayer.
DeleteThat was a lovely remembrance of your mother, June, and the last line of your post brought tears to my eyes. Happy birthday to your Mom and enjoy those candies! :)
ReplyDeleteIt was also my grandmother’s birthday! It was her sweet 116. She passed almost 30 years ago
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to your Grandmother!
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