Hi ruwth ,

I am "~ A Few Birthday Parties ~"  in affiliation with "The Rockin' Reviewers" . It is also part of "I Write in 2019" .

Please remember these opinions are purely my own, and any advice is given with the sole intention of being helpful.

This is a wonderful look at some cherished memories of birthday celebrations with your family. Your mother was very lucky to have two surprise parties, even though she was a reluctant recipient of the first one. I think it's brilliant that you were only twelve when you threw the first surprise party. You must have been a very thoughtful young girl.

I'm so happy the second surprise party was better received. It sounds like a fabulous celebration, and I'm sure your Mum was over the moon to be able to celebrate with her family. The gifts bought from the dollar store and tied in colourful ribbons sound fantastic. What a great idea. I'm going to bear that in mind for Christmas stockings this year!

The last celebration you mention sounds like a precious memory, too. Again, I'm touched by how much thought you put into this. It sounds like such a happy memory.

I'm the worst secret keeper in the world! My aunt threw a big, family surprise party for my Mum's 65th birthday, and I let it slip within an hour or my aunt telling me. Useless! I did manage to throw a couple of parties for friends, but I had to confine my conversations with them in the preceding days to yes and no answers .

The last thing I want to say is I think it's wonderful that you will throw yourself a party. I think you deserve that. The question is ...will you act surprised when you see it?

I thoroughly enjoyed this reading of your memories. I truly hope you arrange that party and that you have an absolute ball!

Choconut



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