People Always Ask . . .

. . . if having my birthday on Christmas means I get gypped out of presents.

No, not really. Relatives tend to remember my birthday because its on Christmas.

Presents are never an issue.

Birthday parties -- well, that's a little different. I almost always get a cake (in my adult years TB usually provides it). But birthday-centered celebrations? Nope. Friends are busy celebrating the holiday with their families. As a child I had two birthday parties, at age 6 and age 11 (not on my actual birthday, but near). Not many kids were around to attend. As an adult, I've had one "dinner with friends" celebration that I instructed Chris to throw. I've never told him to do another one and well, he's a dude, if I don't tell him, it's never going to happen.

People tell me I should celebrate my birthday in July or some other time so I can have a big party and get more presents. Never had any desire. I like my holiday birthday and I'm alright sharing the spotlight with Jesus. I mean, the rest of the year is all about me, I can share one day with a savior.

But hey, thanks for asking!