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My youngest missed the chance his due date gave him to only have to be reminded it’s his birthday at every fourth year. His missed his chance to have the only date that’s a command. (I’ll give you to the count of four to figure that one out.)
And today we celebrated over the phone. A chocolate torte, safely cut into small, individually-wrapped pieces before freezing, is being gradually consumed in his honor over as many days as it takes. Happy Birthday, John!
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March fourth! (forth) IN our family, it was all about 26 – Mom March 26, Dad September 26. THey married November 26. My brother was due July 26 (came Aug. 7) I was due Nov 26, came 23)
And my husband was born APril1 – we’ve heard all the jokes…
My two daughters and my dear stepdad were all Marchers but none March Fourth.
Comment by sherry in Idaho 03.08.11 @ 8:09 ammy step daughter’s husband and two of his brothers were born on the same date — with 2 years between each of them — and there was no medical intervention going on — amazing
hope your “baby” had a great birthday — enjoy that chocolate!!
Comment by Bev 03.08.11 @ 9:04 amIn ancient Greek, “march forth!” is “exelauno” . . . so March Forth is Exelauno Day for classicists the world over.
Comment by Lanafactrix 03.08.11 @ 4:32 pmCould I please go to one birthday every fourth year? I hope I contributed to that birthday torte…it will make me feel better about not nibbling it myself.
Comment by Ruth 03.08.11 @ 8:29 pmI once had a housemate whose birthday was March fourth… she called it “Progress Day”!
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