My birthday falls in the week between Christmas and New Year. Other celebrations always overshadowed my special day. My twins were born on December 23rd, and I often can't make their birth as special as I'd like.
From their very first birthday, I made sure the day was its own distinct occasion, with balloons and streamers and cake. I discreetly suggested to well-meaning family members that it was better to buy the boys two separate, smaller gifts rather than a single, combined 'Christmas/birthday' present.
No matter what other holiday events were planned during that week, my boys got to choose whatever activity they wanted on their birthday and whatever kind of food. Christmas cheer would take a 24-hour pause.
My first emotion was overwhelming relief that they were healthy, and my second reaction was an overwhelming sense of guilt. 'I'm so sorry, little guys,' I thought to myself. 'I never wanted you to get stuck with a December birthday.'
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