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The New Birthday Plan

Posted on 01. Feb, 2009 by admin in After The Bubbly

Dear Son,
I’m writing to tell you about an exciting change we’ll be making in regard to birthdays this year!

Because this is a big birthday year for me (rhymes with shorty), and because you’re such a big boy now, and frankly because I’m a little worn out with the whole kids’ birthday scene, we’re going to do things a little differently this year. Instead of me spending my time planning, executing, and cleaning up after your birthday party, you’re going to do all that for my birthday. Fun, huh?

First you’re going to help me make a list of all my very best friends. Don’t worry, the guest list won’t get out of hand. You know how I always limit the number of guests at your parties to your age? Same deal. I’ll only be inviting forty friends. And because my friends are slightly geographically diverse, transporting them all to the party could be tricky. But you’ll figure it out. Just like Daddy and I always find a way to shuttle your friends around. I promise my pals will smell better. Most of them anyway.
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Lela Davidson is a Northwest Arkansas writer who is looking forward to her birthday party this year. She has adopted a firm ten-and-you’re-done policy for kids’ birthday parties. This year her son turns eleven. Find out more at afterthebubbly.blogspot.com.