woman asks for birthday cards for her son

[sniffa]

weird. on a boston messageboard (that no one goes to - not even me, except when i get emaiLs from it) there was a non-spam post with the titLe, "heLp!!"

so i read the post, and my heart softened a bit and figured, "hey, i can send a birthday card" - but then i reaLized she Left no address (probabLy a good thing) and no emaiL addy (idiot).

don't know what to make of it, but the message foLLows:


Help!!
My son was unfortunate enough to have a birthday that falls three
days after christmas. We have tried over and over to have birthday
parties for him, but it never works with the holidays. He could
send out 10 invitations and usually only about 2-3 make it because
they are busy with family, he ends up very disappointed. If you
could help me by sending a birthday card that would be great. It
would help me his birthday a great day. I seen another individual
place this on the net with great results. If you have any other
ideas, it would be appreciated. The only thing I asked is do not
send christmas cards, please make them birthday cards, its hard
enough to keep santa off the wrapping paper of his birthday gifts.
email and I'll send address Thank You!!!

I am trying to get cards from across the country.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/boston2/message/1152

[Lavender Brown]

1. That's so depressing

:cry:

[skypilot]

2. I was all set to send the kid a card...

...and then I noticed the same thing. No address. She's probably really frazzled or something.

[CornField]

3. My oldest was born Dec. 31st

When she was younger, it was a hoot... she thought Dick Clark on the television, crowds of people, fireworks and other New Year's fun was because of her birthday. When she hit about 5 or 6 that changed -- she hates her birthday. There's no school... no parent in their right mind wants their child at a party on New Year's Eve (unless it is a slumber party -- then we have parents begging us to invite their children).

It's a sucky time to have a birthday... but lots of people do. (My nephew's day is Dec. 28... my best friend is Dec. 24... an uncle is Jan. 1)

[skypilot]

4. I noticed something else over there.

FOOTSNIFFA???

[sniffa]

8. yeah, i have a fetish

:evilgrin:

i see you've never cLicked on my homepage.

ps: i haven't seen my yahoo profiLe in a Long time and it's time for an update.

[skypilot]

10. We have something in common.

I'm not a sniffa though. I just like the tootsies.

[sniffa]

11. see what i can do for you

;)

[skypilot]

13. I can't believe...

...that we've managed to turn a thread about a woman's plea for birthday cards for her son into something borderline dirty.

[sniffa]

9. don't know if you'LL Like this pic

[skygazer]

5. She's making an issue where there doesn't have to be one

My son was born on Dec. 31st so his birthday is very close to Christmas and it's also on New Years Eve. Big deal.

Kids don't need elaborate birthday parties or events to feel loved and special. I always differentiated his birthday from Christmas, we always had a small family gathering with cake and gifts and the singing of Happy Birthday. I was pretty poor so none of my kids ever had an actual party with friends over that I can recall. They've all grown up to be healthy, happy, well adjusted adults.

It's all in how the parents approach it and their attitude. If they make is feel special, it is special.

[October]

7. I know what you mean

My husband's birthday is July 2 -- near enough to July 4 to be overlooked/forgotten...

He said no one was ever home on his birthday, so parties were a bust because families were on vacation, etc. So, I understand.

But parents can be creative here...

Another friend of mine decided to celebrate her children's "half birthday" at school instead. The child isn't ignored on their holiday birthday -- but instead, the half birthday is kind of additional, and it works well for everyone.

It's an idea.

[MuseRider]

6. My youngest,

Al Dente who is a newbie here, was born on the 28th of December and we always had parties. This seems very strange. I do know a few times we had a family party on his birthday and then had his kids party later but it never made any difference to him as far as I could tell, it just spread out the fun and presents. Hmmm, this seems kinda odd to me all it takes is a little creative management to make things like this work out. Still, if the addy had been there I probably would have sent a card.

[ellie]

12. My mom's birthday is on Dec. 30

and we always have a party for her along with presents. It's something else to look forward to before the long winter slog.