Birthdays Should Be Special Days

Birthdays are special days. They celebrate the birth of YOU as a person, and are milestones in life. I have always believed that everyone should have special treatment on their birthday. Could be choosing a special meal, a favorite place to go, a new outfit, and being surrounded by those that you hold dear in life. I have found a good place to start is to be thankful to my mom for choosing to keep me. Without the sacrificial love of a mother, one would not ever be alive. That, in itself, is something to celebrate. Being acknowledged as someone who is worth giving life. Last week, it was my birthday and last night was my granddaughter, Paige's birthday. Paige told her mom that all day it didn't feel like her birthday. Could they please invite nana and poppop to come for cake. She had no idea that we already had planned to be there when she returned from her soccer practice. I think she was a bit overwhelmed when she came in to see not only nana and poppop, but Aunt Shellie, Wyatt, Sami and Aunt Tina had come to help her celebrate "Paige". Of course, her brothers and sister and mom and dad were there, and cousins Jayden and Keenan with Aunt Kristi and Uncle John from Indonesia. So, all in all, Paige had a special day. Her favorite food, ham, for dinner and cake and ice cream later on. Balloons, presents and cards and handmade banners. What else can you want? Being made to feel loved and showered with gifts. It doesn't have to be fancy. Just genuine. Surrounded by love and family. Knowing that you make a difference to someone. Birthdays are good. Just like everyone needs a hug a day, everyone needs to feel important on their birthday. Happy Birthday, Paige!