<p>Oh, Zoosermom, I wish I could beam you to Dallas for a birthday lunch. It’s sunny and 66 degrees…that blue October sky. This is the reason people live in Texas. We could go to the Zodiac Room at Neiman Marcus - very girly - they give you consumme and popovers with strawberry butter before your meal.</p>
<p>Thank you all so much! I’m deeply touched that you would take the time to think of me. I was a bit whiney in the “say it here” thread because hubby has forgotten me (boo hoo!). Since I have healthy kids and we all have jobs, I need to shut up and get over it.</p>
<p>The kind words mean more than you could ever imagine.</p>
<p>And that is all you hoped for from your husband - kind words. Not too much to ask. I hope you get them later from him along with a big hug and kiss!</p>
<p>Happy, happy birthday, zoosermom! Best wishes for a year filled with love and laughter.</p>
<p>Pat Schroeder, congresswoman from Colorado, finally gave up hoping her husband would remember her birthday and starting putting post-it notes on the bathroom mirror about a week before her birthday. The post-it notes reminded her husband that her birthday was coming up and told him what he should buy her for that special day. I think she had to do this for their anniversary, too. She said it saved her endless aggravation over the years.</p>
<p>You guys are so generous with those cakes! You sure know the way to my heart.</p>
<p>I just heard from my husband. He told me that he’s “planning to refinish the steps” as my birthday gift. I can assure all of you that I’ve never asked for or considered asking for refinishing for my birthday. Or even as a general matter. I have no idea what to think about this and can’t imagine where he got this idea. Gotta love him.</p>