Of course I didn't complain to him...I was over and beyond myself telling him it was OK!

I know he went out of his way to get gifts...gosh..they were even in color coordinated gift bags! I was impressed!

And he got the bases covered...chocolate, music, disney, Starbucks!

I was just sending out the "I need good vibes from my sisters" thread!

SC...he's still a good guy! I love him dearly and trust me...I was appologizing more than he was this morning. BUT...I still expect some sort of makeup present for this! :D

Exactly, Baileykat.

I treat the Hubster like I do the kids. Well, when it comes to his feelings. He is a big kid. My nickname for him is 'Peter Pan'. {amongst others I can't post...} I would never want to crush him.

BUT I do know it is nice to get validation that our feelings count, too.

Does anyone remember the episodes of I Love Lucy where she'd trick Ricky into thinking it was her birthday so many times that she forgot it herself? Well, not to sound manipulative or anything, but you could do that. I mean, say, "Thanks for the gift honey." And then the next day, remind him that it's your birthday. Then when he says he's already given you a gift, say you thought that was a simple "I love you" type thing. ;)

Interestingly enough, I think I'd be the person to forget what day is someone's birthday. I have a habit of staunchly reminding myself days before the event, and then when it actually comes, I totally forget.

I agree with Claire and Mousewife BUT I think you should be treated to a nice dinner TONIGHT and TOMORROW NIGHT :p

Yes I would like to be corrected on the date....later on.


I would never, ever, bring down Crystal's warm and fuzzy groove of showing me her love by pointing out the fact that she was a day off -- not during the "surprise" and showering with gifts portion of the day.

But I would set her straight. Perhaps later that evening or the next day (you know, my real birthday).

That said, I would be hurt that she got the date wrong after all these years.

I agree with this. Pre-Birthday Dinner and a True Birthday Dinner.
:)

I think your husband was really embarassed and tried to supress that by arguing about things. If I were him, I'd bring you flowers tonight. Before dinner out.

Maybe he was just being all poopy because he wanted to throw off the scent of something BIGGER he's doing tomorrow ;) . I agree with everyone! Work it to your advantage, celebrate it as long as you can, give a teeny break that he at least didn't forget your brithday, just got the date wrong. Maybe he thought it was Thursday and not Wed. I do that all the time.

But LIVE IT UP GIRL!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY (tomorrow) AND HAVE A LATTE ON HIM!!

You have every right to be miffed.

My B-day is Sept 10th, followed by my mil (who doesn't like me) on the 11th. I went to work that day, kept thinking, "why didn't HE call and say Happy B-day?" That was all I wanted, him to say, "Happy B-day." O didn't care about presents or anything, just wanted to hear those words. All day went by. Some friends were meeting me at Chuy's after work. I called HIM on the way home, he was at his friend's house. I asked him if he was on his way home, he said no. I then said,"Ok, well I am on my way to pickup The Boy and then going to Chuy's for my B-day with my friends." ... Dead silence on the other end of the phone ...
"Your B-day is tomorrow."
"Ummm no, it is today, your MOTHER's is tomorrow."
He places his friend's wife on the phone, "Your B-day is tomorrow."
"Ummm..no it is today."
"No, tomorrow."
"I ought to when I was born since I was THERE."

I then had to go to work the next day with a hangover since he had already arranged to send me flowers on what he thought was my B-day.

I can't get too upset though, I keep forgetting our anniversary.

OOO, that's not so good MG. But you got to milk it I say!! I would be pissed at that then!

Baileykat-A day earlier is better that a day late.

Still MILK IT!

First off: Pre happy birthday wishes to you baileykat.

Second: I think I'd feel a little of all of those emotions. Thrilled with the surprise, a little hurt that he messed up the date, and really pissed that he got upset with me because he got the date wrong. He probably just got embarassed or was upset with himself and you happened to be the easy target. He'll probably apologize once he thinks it through. And when that happens, remember to MILK IT BABY!!!!!!! For all it's worth............ :D