It's my birthday and I'll do what I wanna, right?

14 years ago

DS called and wants to take me out Monday, my 70th birthday.

My druthers, cause I love to cook, and seldom I get to have family. So I'd rather prepare dinner myself.

He and DW eat out all the time, and he so enjoys my cooking, I WANT to do this.

My menu, if he accepts my suggestion:

BBQ shrimp

corn on the cob with my speciality horseradish butter

Dessert: Death by Chocolate from local deli.

Then we will be at my place, as he said he wants to see my itinerary for upcoming trip, and I can relax after they leave.

Right? RIGHT!!!

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nodakgal
14 years ago
You betcha! Whatever makes the birthday girl happy!
trinitytx
14 years ago
You just do whatever you please on your birthday Miss Glenda....
I think your menu sounds to die for....

Trin
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sue_va
14 years ago
Absolutely!!

First, it is your Day and you should be able to do what you want to do.

Second, you can enjoy the time together there much more than in a restaurant.

Third, if you have dinner ready when they get there, they would surely have to stay and eat. Right?

Do it.

Happy Birthday.

Sue
Mystical Manns
14 years ago
Hey, Miss Glenda ... my DH's birthday is Monday, too .. he'll be 69.

Yes, it's definitely YOUR DAY and you can cook if you want to! Then you'll have a relaxing evening with your DS, DIL and DGS.

I've been getting the BEST sweet corn at the farmer's market the past week. We're pigging out on it, for sure!~ All too soon, it will be gone.
carol_in_california
14 years ago
No matter what you do, it is your day and have a good time!
I am like you....I would rather cook and have my family over than to go out.
stephanie_in_ga
14 years ago
Yes, if you want to cook and host, you should do that. Compared to your own table, a restaurant is loud and crowded and you might be rushed out before you've had the time to visit the way you want. Of course he would never call and say "Hey, ma, how bout you make dinner for us on your birthday?" But when it's your wish, you should get it. Let him bring some wine if you want it.

Have a great birthday and a wonderful trip.
glenda_al
Original Author
14 years ago
Thanks YA'LL
donna_oh
14 years ago
You go girl! Sounds like a great evening!

Have fun, Donna (^_^)
OklaMoni
14 years ago
Way to go Glenda. I did similar for my 50th.

It's your day, and thus, your call! :)

Moni
glenda_al
Original Author
14 years ago
Then I'll do at my pleasure!
lydia1959
14 years ago
Yes, you should do what you want! My birthday is coming up too, but I will be going out to eat... I want someone else to do the cooking! lol
williamsburgjane
14 years ago
Glenda, do whatever you want to! After all its your birthday. :o)
mamatoad
14 years ago
It's your birthday and you should cook if you want to! I hope it is a wonderful day filled with pleasant memories! ( I will be celebrating my 73rd on Aug. 13 and I plan to dress up and dine out since I don't do that very often, by choice.) Best wishes! Bettye/AZ
jemdandy
14 years ago
Happy Birthday!!!

Ya, you may stay up all night chatting on the internet.
hounds_x_two
14 years ago
Happy almost birthday! It is wonderful that your son wants to help make your day special. Your menu sounds great...have a wonderful time.
clubm
14 years ago
I agree if you would rather cook do so. Altho it was
very thoughtful of your son do suggest going out to eat.
patti43
14 years ago
Your cooking would be 100% better than any restaurant. Isn't it fun to plan for company? Wish I could do it more often. It motivates me to not only cook, but clean, clean, clean! Shrimp on the barby sounds so good. Enjoy the day!
imina
14 years ago
Of course you can do what you want Glenda. You already know that.
And he shouldn't mind because you really aren't going to be slaving over a hot stove all day.
BBQ shrimp and corn on the cob is not exactly an all day cooking event.
You said you are buying the dessert so what's the big deal.
I'm sure that just the fact that he is coming to visit you is what you want most so just enjoy it.
irishdancersgram
14 years ago
I like you're idea...And if it makes you happy, that's all that counts.....
If you're going to close to my area, my 72nd birthday is on the 16th and you can come and cook for me....I love shrimp!
Enjoy your day!
barb_from_pa
14 years ago
Have a great time!
caflowerluver
14 years ago
Have a wonderful time and very Happy Birthday!
Clare
sheilajoyce_gw
14 years ago
Happy Birthday. August 3 was my parents' wedding anniversary. My dad always had his license plate with their wedding date: 831 935.

Now, Glenda, if your son wants to contribute something to the dinner, he can always be the bartender. Mai Tais, margaritas, mo jos, or whatever!!!!
nola_anne
14 years ago
Hi Glenda!

What an unusual request for YOUR birthday dinner, but I can see that having your DS home to cook for again is what you really want, so let him know that...that should make him feel good, too!

Mothers NEVER quit wanting to do for their kids, do they? (Not even on their own birthday!)

By the way...Birthday Blessings to ya big time!

nola anne
coconut_nj
14 years ago
Glenda you eat out every day as I recall. Do it YOUR way good Leo girl. You want what you want how you want it and why not? Cook on. It sounds good to me. I personally don't like to eat out so I for sure see why you want to eat in this one time on your Birthday so you can cook for somebody else as well as yourself and eat exactly what you want. Happy Birthday.
glenda_al
Original Author
14 years ago
Not yet, Monday is THE DAY!

Sorry to be to postie on my Birthday.

Will see what DS says. Haven't heard from him per my request.

Over and out
gneegirl
14 years ago
You do it your way, Glenda! Happy Birthday to ya. You must be truly special - you and my Dad share that Bday (he'll be 86 or 87). Whatever you do, have fun and enjoy.

gneegirl
zeetera
14 years ago
Of course do it. And if your son can't make it, invite your grandson.
susanjf_gw
14 years ago
happy birthday, and YES! sounds great to me!
grinch_gut
14 years ago
It's YOUR day and you get to choose how you want to spend it....so I say cook for who you want to and enjoy yourself....Stacy

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