It's made me have a think though Kitty - it would save me an awful lot of money if I just didn't bother! I must forget at least four family birthdays a year. 
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Crikey, I'm guilty of that
Didn't know it was a blooper 
It looks like it's just me then! 
Better late than never!
I received a birthday card this morning that was posted belatedly on June 21st!
My birthday is on June 13th!
It gave the sender and me a good laugh anyway.
It's now Wednesday and I have received a late card every day this week. It happens every year, so we have a tradition of keeping our cards up for a whole week in this house, just so that we get to see the final collection in all its glory.
I often send cards that say something like 'Sorry it's late, but I do think of you, just not your date of birth!' which is very easy to do with Moonpig.com.
Do I get a gold star and a big red tick?
Yes, they're to salve the conscience of those who've forgotten their Auntie's birthday...
Well - I'll be happy to take it, it was mine on Sunday!
Guilt? To show that people are thought of, just that the sender forgot to think about them on the day?
I do sometimes wish that birthdays had never been invented. Great when you are a little, but can be a real chore after that.
Why?
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