Initially, I was thinking that same thought. But then I remembered when I forgot our anniversary once. He came home with flowers and I was sitting on the couch playing 'Kingdom Hearts'. I felt like such an oaf. But, he didn't hang it over my head and, in fact, we joke about it now. Hopefully, someday baileykat's pre-birthday will be something they can laugh at instead of being a sore spot.
I say graciously make dinner plans with him paying the tab and then leave it at that.
:)

(But, I do hear what you're saying, Kim. Some guys act like they deserve that.) :)

I think my first thought would be embarassment - for him and the kids and, also, myself because it wouldn't know how to tell him.

I think I'd tell him quietly and then say I appreciate the thought - even if it was the wrong day. I'd also probably joke that I couldn't WAIT to see what he had planned for tomorrow. ;)

No matter what, its a difficult situation.

Yeah, say that. Good one. :)

Y'know your way is probably the hepest :cool: . It will be a birthday to remember and joke about in the years to come. I don't think I'd be upset for the day being wrong....it was a great surprise. But what would have ticked me off is the response she got when she told him it was the wrong day. That's what I think he needs to apologize for.

And NA...very clever response.

Well you are too gosh darned sweet. ;) But really, yeah, it would sort of be a little juicy to wait and tell him later. :D

I think, on another hand, {so many hands!} that, as a mom, we do correct. I mean, I think the kids learned a lesson this morning~everyone makes mistakes. I think it is up to Dad now to show that he can get over it and laugh. You know what I mean?

If these were teenagers they would be teasing the hell out of him but these are kids looking to him for guidance on how to react.

I tell you, I have always admitted to the kids when I've screwed up. No matter how many times. :rolleyes:

No walking on eggshells in this house. No sir. Everyone makes mistakes.

Yeah, but there's a difference between calling someone on their mistakes and shoving it in their face. If something like this happened to me, I'd probably roll my eyes a little and laugh. Now, if I did that, and THEN CP proceeded to argue with me about what day was right, I'd start getting upset.

You guys are good! :cool:

I actually thought later that I should have waited to tell him it wasn't today...maybe not in front of the kids....BUT...they knew it was tomorrow...I think they were just playing along!

Kat actually said "Dad got me up so early...I couldn't focus and forgot that it wasn't tomorrow yet!" She's so sweet!

I totally love the idea of "maybe something bigger is coming...." hmmm...I'll have to ponder that for awhile!!!

I've almost forgiven him...except for the fact that two years ago...he forgot the anniversary! But we won't go there! :mad:


And thanks for all the PRE birthday wishes....

You know...I was just thinking...I could play this into a yearly thing!

"Well LAST year, I got presents on two days...what about this year?"

Could work in my favor.... :D

For the record...I was really really really nice about the whole thing! I knew he was embarassed and didn't want to ruin it for the kids....Now that I think about it ...they all looked so cute, standing there with presents, while I was dripping wet in my towel!!


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Oh, yes, in this situation, boy, it is irritating to have someone try and convince you different something you know. To have someone tell you that you don't even know your birthday?

The 'eggshells' part was in reference to teaching the kids that everyone makes mistakes. And not to be afraid/nervous if they do something wrong. No one will get angry or think they are stupid. {again, maybe this is a job that moms just have?}. You know, have you ever seen a kid spill a drink and then freeze up with that 'Oh crap!' look? None of that.

Forget a birthday, be reminded, laugh it off, say you are sorry sweetie and
then carry on, maybe a little scorched but that it is all okay.

It's your birthday here in NZ ~ celebrate it twice, I say!