tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post8965287497806993798..comments2024-01-15T12:17:49.418+02:00Comments on Midlife Singlemum: A Single Mother's BirthdayRachel Selbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13113411205306116614noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post-86172071782104546802014-12-07T04:41:13.862+02:002014-12-07T04:41:13.862+02:00How was it? I hope yours was better than mine. How was it? I hope yours was better than mine. Rachel Selbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13113411205306116614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post-32632693354120035642014-11-13T22:50:54.672+02:002014-11-13T22:50:54.672+02:00oh happy belated birthday!
It's my birthday th...oh happy belated birthday!<br />It's my birthday this weekend and I have got a feeling it's going to be a very similar experience!<br /><br />Thanks for linking to #singleparentlinkySingle Parent Pessimisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00165278352379485764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post-60418465570102499552014-09-30T19:52:32.756+03:002014-09-30T19:52:32.756+03:00I'm looking forward to lunch dates where we ca...I'm looking forward to lunch dates where we can reliably choose something from the menu that won't end in tears. I gave up on this year with DD but another friend treated me to lunch a week later. Thanks for asking. xxRachel Selbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13113411205306116614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post-55185447497393700922014-09-28T16:01:30.347+03:002014-09-28T16:01:30.347+03:00I really hope that you managed to celebrate your b...I really hope that you managed to celebrate your birthday in the days that followed: I always have to drop heavy hints and buy myself a present etc in order to feel that the day is something special -- this year I was able to take my eldest and youngest out to lunch on the day while Smiley was in school, and felt good. Thinking of you xxLooking for Blue Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10010049814419812468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post-50956619404820784122014-09-22T14:39:53.236+03:002014-09-22T14:39:53.236+03:00Don't worry, I'm planning a full 2-semeste...Don't worry, I'm planning a full 2-semester course of 4hrs a week to prepare her for next year! :)Rachel Selbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13113411205306116614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post-30712915982120981462014-09-22T00:24:28.539+03:002014-09-22T00:24:28.539+03:00Oh Rachel, A very happy belated sisterly solidarit...Oh Rachel, A very happy belated sisterly solidarity Birthday to you! I have learned to teach the children to make a fuss of me and that they enjoy it when they do! My ex-h never did, nor taught the eldest to and I got fed up with feeling so flat about it. I arrange a lunch with friends and I buy myself something. It's never too late.... ;) Older Single Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16752771952921898184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post-81063067033430280322014-09-17T23:34:20.560+03:002014-09-17T23:34:20.560+03:00Well, in a strange way you have made me feel bette...Well, in a strange way you have made me feel better, less alone anyway. Thanks for your wishes and I hope you too get the birthday you deserve one day. xxxRachel Selbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13113411205306116614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post-16830366077403414192014-09-16T21:04:50.147+03:002014-09-16T21:04:50.147+03:00I am not a single mum and I don't have one chi...I am not a single mum and I don't have one child. I'm surrounded by many people but my birthdays are still much the same as yours. I turn 40 this year and am dreading it as it'll be a day like any other, same as usual. Hoping you'll have a birthday you can truly celebrate next year. For now, I send my belated birthday wishes and hugs from England. Tania @ Larger Family Lifehttp://www.largerfamilylife.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post-12954938767343245412014-09-16T12:37:45.545+03:002014-09-16T12:37:45.545+03:00Great tip. Thanks Kate. Great tip. Thanks Kate. Rachel Selbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13113411205306116614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post-8881024618380133292014-09-16T12:37:21.959+03:002014-09-16T12:37:21.959+03:00Yep, stinky with bells on. Never mind, I've a ...Yep, stinky with bells on. Never mind, I've a whole year to plan something better for the next one. Rachel Selbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13113411205306116614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post-20569204094184452532014-09-16T12:35:52.688+03:002014-09-16T12:35:52.688+03:00Totally agree. Completely overrated. Totally agree. Completely overrated. Rachel Selbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13113411205306116614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post-1059374375813141902014-09-16T12:35:16.279+03:002014-09-16T12:35:16.279+03:00Thanks Tesyaa, so that's one friend not going ...Thanks Tesyaa, so that's one friend not going to a spa and 799 who are (accoring to fb). :)Rachel Selbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13113411205306116614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post-53759929945064122062014-09-16T11:38:04.077+03:002014-09-16T11:38:04.077+03:00Well that completely sucks. One Christmas I had to...Well that completely sucks. One Christmas I had to buy and wrap my own presents and put them under the tree, then feign delight and surprise on opening them. But at least I got what I wanted. I'd highly recommend it for next year's birthday. xxKatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16346951374357324691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post-59245397646518305342014-09-16T00:20:45.915+03:002014-09-16T00:20:45.915+03:00Ohh bless you lovely, that does sound like a stink...Ohh bless you lovely, that does sound like a stinky day. FB is terrible on that count, feeling like we have to keep up with everyone else. I just checed, I can't see that we are friends on FB? Mich xMichelleTwinMumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03666267510923224699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post-40637815928229906752014-09-15T23:10:24.473+03:002014-09-15T23:10:24.473+03:00The biggest belated HAPPY BIRTHDAY to a lovely lad...The biggest belated HAPPY BIRTHDAY to a lovely lady. Anyway, birthdays are overrated LOL. XXX Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post-77870395044223763312014-09-15T17:39:43.015+03:002014-09-15T17:39:43.015+03:00Happy birthday! I totally get that finding the pe...Happy birthday! I totally get that finding the pencil case was the highlight of your day. Many times I congratulate myself on managing some complicated errand, and days later it turns out it wasn't even necessary because of X, Y or Z. But when it happened - it WAS the highlight of my day.<br /><br />Happy birthday again, it sounds like you need the good wishes! And it goes without saying that I am not going to nice dinners or spas on my own BD.tesyaanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post-48558296253631552952014-09-14T23:58:02.827+03:002014-09-14T23:58:02.827+03:00I guess one has to take control and plan the birth...I guess one has to take control and plan the birthday one wants. I'll know for next year. Rachel Selbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13113411205306116614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post-80479414547452296362014-09-14T23:57:14.330+03:002014-09-14T23:57:14.330+03:00Thank you. You serial expats have my utmost admira...Thank you. You serial expats have my utmost admiration too. :)Rachel Selbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13113411205306116614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post-6877598659216875752014-09-14T23:56:24.116+03:002014-09-14T23:56:24.116+03:00Good plan MumB. Good plan MumB. Rachel Selbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13113411205306116614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post-70067184574252812262014-09-14T23:32:37.835+03:002014-09-14T23:32:37.835+03:00Hugs and just put it in your list for the future t...Hugs and just put it in your list for the future that you are still owed 2014 and if you save a few up it can be a real whopper of a celebration. ...now isn't that exciting to look forward to? xMumB / @mumboshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04028202984783421119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post-88596812483325919292014-09-14T22:42:13.771+03:002014-09-14T22:42:13.771+03:00I am not a single mum, and have 3 sons. No-one eve...I am not a single mum, and have 3 sons. No-one ever does anything special for me for my birthday unless I nag and make my requests very clear. On occasion, I have gone and bought the present and told them what they are "giving" me. This year I sent my sons and husband a whatsapp message saying that all I wanted was for them to do their chores before I came home. I also did an experiment and took my birthday off Facebook a few weeks before. I got far less birthday messages, but they were from the people that are really close to me and don't depend on Facebook for telling them when to autorespond. I decided i am fine with it and am only "lurking" on Facebook now, reading what I want to and not responding or sharing anything. So far, I am liking it! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post-54568195246808556372014-09-14T22:08:42.211+03:002014-09-14T22:08:42.211+03:00I think us Mum's should be able to choose what...I think us Mum's should be able to choose what day our birthday is on. I.e. beautiful sunny day, children in great moods, no work etc. You single Mums really do have my utmost admiration too by the way! (: BavarianSojournhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12701272367912860549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post-31313913201826102372014-09-14T19:04:46.094+03:002014-09-14T19:04:46.094+03:00Most likely! If not his teacher then a close frien...Most likely! If not his teacher then a close friend. I'm big into birthdays!chaianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post-35918127859690278492014-09-14T18:05:12.973+03:002014-09-14T18:05:12.973+03:00Thanks Izzie, I will I'm sure.Thanks Izzie, I will I'm sure. Rachel Selbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13113411205306116614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post-54286373379469728772014-09-14T17:41:26.364+03:002014-09-14T17:41:26.364+03:00Belated birthday wishes to you...
Hope you'll ...Belated birthday wishes to you...<br />Hope you'll get to do something fun soon that's just for you xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com