She Didn't Remember My Birthday
The day I came home to my family (2-25-66) Today is my birthday. Traditionally, growing up I loved my birthday. My mom always made me my favorite meal (lasagna) and chocolate cake with chocolate icing. It was nothing extravagant like kid birthday parties are today. It was just the four of us -- mom, dad, my brother Scott and me. And that was enough. There were no expectations that we would go to Bounce U, Laser Quest, McDonald's or have ponies parading in the yard. I kind of miss those simple times. Having a December birthday, many people feel "ripped off" when they get the famous combo gift at Christmas, but that was not the case for me at all. Far enough away but still able to take in the Christmas excitement on my birthday. My 16th birthday was the best because I was able to invite four or five of my closest high school friends over to the house. There was no drinking -- just cutting up and having fun. Birthdays as I got o...