No Birthday Gifts

@DianneN (254949)
United States
February 10, 2023 10:06am CST
I’m clueless at times. I had no idea that my grandson and family would leave so early in the week to go to Quebec for his hockey tournaments. I texted my daughter-in-law yesterday to tell her to be on the lookout for birthday gifts for my grandson from my hubs and me. They arrived yesterday. She thanked me, but they were already on their way to Canada. I specifically sent them early so my grandson could open them before he left. For those who don’t know, his 13th birthday is on Valentine’s Day and he’s goalie for a hockey tournament that’s in another country. All I can do is text him birthday greetings and wait until he arrives home. Oh, I will wish him good luck, too. They should have told me when they were leaving
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DE
@DaddyEvil (174281)
• United States
10 Feb 23
I'm sure there were a lot of things they had to do before they could leave... They didn't mean to forget to let you know they were leaving. I hope your grandson has a great birthday and does well in the tournament.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (174281)
• United States
10 Feb 23
@DianneN I'm willing to bet they thought they did tell you when you have a chance to visit with them. I KNOW their schedule would drive me insane. You're very welcome.
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DianneN
@DianneN (254949)
• United States
10 Feb 23
@DaddyEvil Perhaps they did tell me and I forgot. I seem to be getting old-timers lately
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DianneN
@DianneN (254949)
• United States
10 Feb 23
I have to agree with you, DE. They were up in Lake Placid for my granddaughter's skating competition for days and my DIL told me that had to get home and turn around for Quebec. All except for my son, who was in Miami. I'm still waiting for photos of the competition and a video which they ordered. They make be dizzy. Thanks so much! I'm hoping the same.
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rebelann1949
@rebelann (117206)
• El Paso, Texas
10 Feb 23
I'll bet they got over excited about the tournaments and his birthday and simply didn't think of anything else, men will be men.
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rebelann1949
@rebelann (117206)
• El Paso, Texas
10 Feb 23
Oh don't worry, your mind is simply wandering and will be back in a few minutes Just kidding, I just couldn't resist that remark Think of it this way, at your age you have stored a really huge amount of memories so your mind has to sift through all that to get to the one you want.
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DianneN
@DianneN (254949)
• United States
10 Feb 23
@rebelann Get what?
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DianneN
@DianneN (254949)
• United States
10 Feb 23
I really can't blame them. They have so much going on. I can't even remember if they told me and I totally forgot. I really think I'm beginning to lose my mind.
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popciclecold
@popciclecold (40215)
• United States
10 Feb 23
I know you wanted him to get them. He will. He will be thrilled. Happy birthday to your grandson.
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DianneN
@DianneN (254949)
• United States
10 Feb 23
So true. I still feel bad, though, but know he will have something to open when he gets home.
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Lenore Plassman
@sallypup (69160)
• Centralia, Washington
10 Feb 23
Better late than never? He's all wound up for the trip so he'll never notice.
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DianneN
@DianneN (254949)
• United States
10 Feb 23
Oh, he'll notice no matter how wound up he is. lol I'm going to text him in a few minutes and hope he sees the text.
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Kandase
@Kandae11 (57233)
•
10 Feb 23
I hear your disappointment but the gifts will be waiting when he returns home victorious.
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DianneN
@DianneN (254949)
• United States
10 Feb 23
Well, the gifts will certainly be there
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Nevena Zivkovic
@Nevena83 (66063)
• Serbia
10 Feb 23
You are always there for them, and I'm sure there will be gifts waiting for them when they arrive.
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DianneN
@DianneN (254949)
• United States
10 Feb 23
That's true. I hope my daughter-in-law remembers to have the pet sitter bring them into the house.
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vanny
@vandana7 (102698)
• India
10 Feb 23
Aw....don't they have online facilities...for giving birthday gifts? You could take the hotel where they are staying into confidence, and arrange for something that will be a pleasant surprise for the kid...
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DianneN
@DianneN (254949)
• United States
10 Feb 23
That's true, but it's too late now. I never thought of it and had everything shipped to his house in New Jersey.
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vanny
@vandana7 (102698)
• India
11 Feb 23
@DianneN Next time. Because this advise did not serve any purpose, I am not raising an invoice for it. Evil Grin.
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DianneN
@DianneN (254949)
• United States
11 Feb 23
@vandana7 Hope there is a next time.
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much2say
@much2say (57760)
• Los Angeles, California
10 Feb 23
He will have something to look forward to when he gets back ! Happy travels to the family and hope he and his team do well with their tournaments. Happy birthday to your grandson next week !
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much2say
@much2say (57760)
• Los Angeles, California
12 Feb 23
@DianneN I will!!
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DianneN
@DianneN (254949)
• United States
10 Feb 23
Thanks!!! That's how it will have to be. Keep your fingers crossed for him
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Anna
@LadyDuck (502208)
• Italy
11 Feb 23
They were so busy preparing to leave that they forgot to let you know. I am sorry.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (502208)
• Italy
11 Feb 23
@DianneN We have so many things to remember, to plan, to do. It's normal to forget.
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DianneN
@DianneN (254949)
• United States
11 Feb 23
They must have told me, but I'm getting senile. I can't remember anything these days
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DianneN
@DianneN (254949)
• United States
11 Feb 23
@LadyDuck Forget what?
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Marie
@Tampa_girl7 (54714)
• United States
10 Feb 23
He’ll still enjoy getting the gifts when he returns.
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DianneN
@DianneN (254949)
• United States
10 Feb 23
I'm sure he will, but some of the gifts could have been worn and used way up there.
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rakski
@rakski (156260)
• Philippines
10 Feb 23
It must have been busy for them. Anyways, send my greeting to your grandson. A happy birthday and a good luck as well for their game
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rakski
@rakski (156260)
• Philippines
11 Feb 23
@DianneN welcome
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DianneN
@DianneN (254949)
• United States
10 Feb 23
Perhaps I totally forgot . Anyway, many thanks.
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RasmaSandra
@RasmaSandra (97957)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
10 Feb 23
Well, the very best of luck to him and I think that is awesome that he was born on Valentine's Day. It reminds me of the words from the theme to the Mary Tyler Moore Show - love is all around...
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DianneN
@DianneN (254949)
• United States
11 Feb 23
Loved that song and thank you. He was the best Valentine's Day gift I ever received.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
10 Feb 23
It will be a wonderful surprise when they get home. I hope he does well at the tournament. Happy Birthday to him.
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DianneN
@DianneN (254949)
• United States
11 Feb 23
Triple thanks to you. I hope he does well, too.
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DianneN
@DianneN (254949)
• United States
11 Feb 23
@just4him He will be 12 until Valentine's Day.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
11 Feb 23
@DianneN You're welcome. How old is he now?
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Arunima Singh
@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
11 Feb 23
He has grown up so fast. Wishing him a great birthday and all the luck for his tournament . He does look quite grown up and handsome in the picture I am sure that they must be so busy before leaving..it would have slipped their preoccupied brain.
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DianneN
@DianneN (254949)
• United States
11 Feb 23
Thanks so much. He is taller than I am now and still growing. Perhaps you're right about them being preoccupied. There is a good chance they told me and I totally forgot. I'm losing my mind little by little.
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DianneN
@DianneN (254949)
• United States
11 Feb 23
@arunima25 How frustrating! Your excuse is that you have lots going on all at once. Good luck finding it.
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Arunima Singh
@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
11 Feb 23
@DianneN It might be the case. Even I am being forgetful each day. I don't remember where I have kept my small sling pouch with house keys in it. Have been searching it for a while but in vain. I will try to search it again.
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ShannyBananny
@shaggin (74988)
• United States
13 Feb 23
Oh that stinks. Well he will have something to open when he gets back. Is there someone there who will put the package somewhere safe so it won’t sit on the porch risking getting stolen the more days it sits there?
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DianneN
@DianneN (254949)
• United States
13 Feb 23
The pet sitter will hopefully find it. They have so many doors and entrances to the house, but my daughter-in-law hopefully has the smarts to tell her where to look for it.
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snowy
@snowy22315 (208784)
• United States
11 Feb 23
Oh well, what can you do? You can always send an ecard.. How long are they going to be gone? What about school?
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DianneN
@DianneN (254949)
• United States
11 Feb 23
They should be home by Thursday. Just mailed a card with a check. The school knows and both kids have school work to complete in their spare time. They always manage that and their readings.
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Michelle
@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
11 Feb 23
Happy Early 13th Birthday! Boy does time fly Hope he has fun at his tournament!
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Michelle
@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
12 Feb 23
@DianneN Yes I’m sure he’ll have a wonderful time and do well! How are you doing?
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DianneN
@DianneN (254949)
• United States
13 Feb 23
@infatuatedbby Thanks! I'm good and you?????
DianneN
@DianneN (254949)
• United States
11 Feb 23
Thank you! Time does fly for sure. Hopefully, he will do very well at the tournament as well as have fun.
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MARILYN
@Marilynda1225 (91035)
• United States
13 Feb 23
13 already?? good grief where has the time gone? I hope he has a wonderful birthday and of course hoping his team wins the tournament. How dare they leave you out of the loop about when they were leaving
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MARILYN
@Marilynda1225 (91035)
• United States
13 Feb 23
@DianneN your family is always busy busy busy. I'm not surprised that you might have forgotten if they mentioned it to you.
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DianneN
@DianneN (254949)
• United States
13 Feb 23
Thanks. They may have mentioned it, but if they did, I didn't process it or am getting old-timers. They have a lot going on. Son was in Miami last week, granddaughter up in Lake Placid for figure skating, and then Quebec. We heard from them last night. I'm so crazed that I ran the same load of dishes twice yesterday!
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Anindita Sengupta
@aninditasen (18198)
• Raurkela, India
11 Feb 23
At least he will come back and receive his birthday gift.
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DianneN
@DianneN (254949)
• United States
11 Feb 23
That's true. I mailed his birthday card today, too.
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Anindita Sengupta
@aninditasen (18198)
• Raurkela, India
12 Feb 23
@DianneN He will be happy to receive them from his parents.
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (222285)
• United States
11 Feb 23
Sorry your gifts got there after they left. Great picture. Happy early Birthday to your grandson.
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DianneN
@DianneN (254949)
• United States
11 Feb 23
Thank you. He will be happy with them once he gets home.
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