Talk About Embarrassing
By MARILYN
@Marilynda1225 (79668)
United States
January 10, 2018 5:25pm CST
Today is my oldest grandsons birthday.
I called him this afternoon to wish him a very happy birthday and he was definitely glad to hear from me.
After our little chat he very gently told me that he appreciated the good wishes for his 22nd birthday but it's really his 23rd!!
I couldn't believe I got his age wrong (not that I want to get older) but at least I got the date right!!
We had a good laugh and I just had to share my faux pas
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@Marilynda1225 (79668)
• United States
11 Jan 18
They most certainly do. My grandchildren are getting older....not me 
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@Marilynda1225 (79668)
• United States
11 Jan 18
Forgetting your own birthday is something I've wanted to do many times. Now it's just a number so I don't mind so much
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@Marilynda1225 (79668)
• United States
11 Jan 18
Guess it's common for us mothers/grandmothers. At least my grandson wasn't offended and I'm so proud of him. He's off at the end of the month to go to school for his pilots license.
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
11 Jan 18
@Marilynda1225 It is not a,serious mistake and I would not expect many people to take offence at this.
@Marilynda1225 (79668)
• United States
11 Jan 18
Guess it's common. Half the time I can't remember my kids names
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@Marilynda1225 (79668)
• United States
11 Jan 18
Since he's my first grandchild I figured I'd never forget his birthday and just count backwards for the other kids if I couldn't remember his. Gosh I feel old 
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@snowy22315 (169888)
• United States
11 Jan 18
uh oh..hopefully he won't think you are losing it! J/K i am sure he doesn't!!
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@Marilynda1225 (79668)
• United States
11 Jan 18
He's not here on a daily basis to see all the things I forget
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@LadyDuck (457918)
• Switzerland
11 Jan 18
@Marilynda1225 In my opinion, this is more important than the right age.
@Marilynda1225 (79668)
• United States
11 Jan 18
I guess I can get credit for the right day
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@Freelanzer (10745)
• Canada
11 Jan 18
Most important is that you got the day right. I am sure he was really happy to hear from you on his birthday as not all grandparents remember
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@Marilynda1225 (79668)
• United States
11 Jan 18
With cell phones these days calling makes it so much easier.
@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
11 Jan 18
Oh, that must have been a bit of a shock to you, but at least you both got a laugh.
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@Marilynda1225 (79668)
• United States
11 Jan 18
Yes it was quite funny but I couldn't believe I made such a mistake. He's my first grandchild so I should have remembered.
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@Marilynda1225 (79668)
• United States
11 Jan 18
When he gets older he'll be happy to shave off a few years as each birthday rolls around. Ahhh to be young again!!
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@JudyEv (325621)
• Rockingham, Australia
12 Jan 18
@Marilynda1225 And then, when he gets REALLY old he'll brag about how old he is!
@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
11 Jan 18
Lol, I'm sure that gets done alot every day. It is a good laugh though huh
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@Marilynda1225 (79668)
• United States
11 Jan 18
yup it was pretty funny and glad I could share it with everyone here
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
11 Jan 18
That is funny, did you tell him it was just one of your blonde days?
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@Marilynda1225 (79668)
• United States
11 Jan 18
I didn't think of using that as an excuse (btw I am blonde). He probably has already chalked up previous experiences with me as being blonde moments.
@peachpurple (13884)
• Malaysia
11 Jan 18
I am sure he understands, happy Birthday to him
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@Srbageldog (7716)
• United States
11 Jan 18
That's funny. My parents forget my age sometimes.
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@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
12 Jan 18
I bet he was just glad to hear from you...I'm glad you enjoyed a bit of a laugh too ...
@Deepizzaguy (94461)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
11 Jan 18
We are not perfect. Just pardoned.
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@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
11 Jan 18
It was a senior moment?
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@Marilynda1225 (79668)
• United States
11 Jan 18
Probably a senior moment and lately they have been coming much too frequently
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@sw8sincere (5204)
• Philippines
11 Jan 18
Mistakes likes that normally happens and what usually follows next is a good laugh.
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