I FORGOT

I know the birth dates Feb 4th, and Mar 9th, as well as my own. Why wouldn’t I? They belong to my daughter and son. Why then, when I woke up yesterday morning did I not realize it was my daughter’s birthday. True, I woke early and rushed to get ready for my gym class at the university. Then after my class, I picked up my new glasses and stopped to get my hair trimmed. And when I got home, as always, I looked in the mirror and bemoaned how short the beautician had cut my hair. Nevertheless, how could I have forgotten the importance of the day.

And when my daughter called about 3:30 to say hello, I still had not remembered her birthday until she mentioned the birthday treats her co-workers brought to work. Mea Culpa!! I felt just terrible. And nothing, I mean nothing, can make up for forgetting a child’s most special day. She’s a wonderful daughter and often helps me with my website, www.FunnyPhotosContest.com a photo contest for cute or funny photos and photo captions. And so today I still feel terribly guilty and wonder how in the world I can make it up to her. It’s not much, but maybe I’ll send her an ecard just to let her know I’m thinking of her and love her so.