Have you ever forgotten a loved one's special date?

We're all busy in this rat race called life and have a lot to think about constantly, hence occasionally forgetting an important day is not an unforgivable offense. It's not that we love them less but hey it's life, right?

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How would you feel if your age was forgotten at your own birthday party? Well, I recently attended a birthday party this past weekend and as the cake was being presented to the birthday girl on a crowded dance floor, she squealed that the number candles on the cake were in fact not the age she was celebrating, but rather a year older. Ouch! 

Her partner had bought the numbers 47 instead of 46. We had a good laugh and she snapped the top of the number 7 to make it look like the number 1.

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To be fair I never know how old I am. I feel no older than 16 although my body tells me differently.

Here are a few tips to save you if you find yourself in a similar situation:

• Spouse: If he/she isn’t offended, take them out for a nice dinner and a movie or let them take off with their buddies for a day shortly after their birthday. 
• Mother: If you miss Mom's big day, her feelings could be hurt, so be sure to call her and apologise. Take a trip over to see her and make sure you carry a gift and have an apology ready.
• Your child: A gift, cake, and a party could smooth the waters, or perhaps a nice cash surprise and an opportunity to spend it on what he/she wants most

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In any event, I suggest that you mark special days on every calendar and avoid the drama.

Have you been guilty of forgetting a loved one's special day and what did you do to save yourself?