Birthdays

It is my friend Jenni's birthday tomorrow and my friend Debbie's son Jacob's birthday today. I am not very good at remembering birthdays and this year I am trying hard to remember whose birthday is on which day.
I don't really know why I am so hopeless at remembering birthdays. Maybe it is because I am not too worried if people forget mine but I am aware that for many being remembered on their birthday is a real pleasure.
The thing I find most important is contact with people. It doesn't have to be on my birthday but I truly value time spent with my loved ones. This is better than any gift I could be given.
That said I was very touched on my last birthday as Clarrie my lovely daughter took me out for a meal to celebrate my birthday. Her boyfriend Ben and my son Jack were invited too. It was a delicious meal and we had a great time and I really do appreciate what she did for me.
This year as birthdays occur I am writing them in my diary and hopefully I will get better at remembering!