We have both been in previous marriages and therefore we now have a substantial blended family.
Birthdays are recorded on the calendar with the family members name and a small sticker to highlight so it can be seen easily. We buy cards well in advance and always write those out ourselves for our own side of the family.
To be honest, it is not easy to forget anyone and I tend to write mine and get them posted at least a week or ten days in advance. I also put a list of birthdays in my phone schedule. and get an alert 7 days before and on the day so I can send a message as well as having sent the card. I have suggested to my OH that he does the same but no, can't be bothered.
OH ALWAYS needs reminding despite looking at the calendar every morning for upcoming appointments etc but he still forgets his list of birthdays, and I end up reminding him, which I don't mind doing. I have offered to write his cards for him as and when they're approaching but he said no, his family wouldn't like that - this is the same family that never remember my birthday, but I am not that fussed about that either. However, these family members give my OH a hard time when he forgets their birthdays.
He has recently forgotten to send the birthday card to one of his siblings and it is MY fault!
What system do GNetters use o list and remember birthdays? I am open to any suggestions because short of me putting the card in his hand and reminding him to write it. and post it to his relative - I am at a loss.
His memory is OK with everything else - it is just his birthday list!
