Thanks, Sky and Mandy...
Though my mother ignored my birthday while I was growing up (though she gave parties for my younger sister), she now sends cards and calls on my b'day, expecting me to make a big fuss over hers as well. I try to remember, and send a card and/or gift.
As for my recent visit with my daughter, I was just happy to have them here, and maybe she thought that was enough, knowing how difficult it is with both of them working and packing up everything with the twins to travel here.
You know, there are so many things about which one can fret, hold resentments, etc. I expect nothing, and I don't feel inclined to feel resentful about this.
Yeah, it is nice to celebrate a birthday. I've always acknowledged my daughter's birthday.
Love
Patty