My Mom and I have almost always celebrated our birthdays together. I was born on the 30th of July, she was born on the 31st. Like two peas in a pod, our birthday parties were always a double celebration. This year, we’re still going for double the fun and laughter.
H, my sister J, and I brainstormed on ideas for my 30th birthday party. While I have celebrated the past years quietly, I wanted this year to be different. 30 is a significant age, and it is a golden birthday at that. Some ideas we had were: a) a gold-themed party – everyone comes wearing something gold, gold decor, etc., b) a kiddie party in one of the fastfood joints, c) an intimate lunch at the 2nd floor of Chaikofi in Mall of Asia, d) potluck party, e) eat-all-you-can merienda party. Come one, come all!
After much thought, I decided to go for the simple route again. While it would be great to have a huge rockin’ gold-themed party, I felt I was planning it just for the sake of partying. It didn’t sit well with me. So I’ve chosen to celebrate my 30th with the people who have stood by me through 30 years — my family. I also chose to forego the single celebration. Same reasoning: 30 is a significant age, and it is a golden birthday at that. It’s a blessing meant to be shared and celebrated with that someone special. And so, my Mom and I are celebrating our birthdays together — a simple dinner with family closest to our hearts. I can’t think of a better way to celebrate both our birthdays! After all, without my Mom, I woudn’t have a birthday! Haha! And come on, two lionesses and seafood? That’s definitely a celebration that’s double the appetite, double the fun, double the laughter, with lots of love and the gift of family all around.
So Mama, here’s to kicking off a new year in our lives — together at that! We do it close together, much like 30 years ago only without the birthing pains. 😀
Hi! I'm Toni Tiu,
and I've been blogging at
at Wifely Steps since 2003. This started as a blog to help newly weds adjust to married life. It has evolved into a home and parenting blog. I write about things close to my heart -- good eats, good reads, family, marriage, and the little things that make everyday happy.
Em Dy
July 27, 2007 at 12:30 pm (17 years ago)Happy birthday to you and your mom too.
Monina
July 27, 2007 at 12:48 pm (17 years ago)Happy Birthday Toni! Happy birthday din to your mom! You both look great!
thess
July 27, 2007 at 1:04 pm (17 years ago)from another lioness, CHEERS to you and your mother!
Happy Birthday, Ladies!
leah
July 27, 2007 at 2:33 pm (17 years ago)and from yet another lioness, ROAR!!! another wonderful year, another wonderful chance to be the wonderful person you (and your mother, i’m sure) are!! have a good one!
Cookie
July 27, 2007 at 4:00 pm (17 years ago)And the clock is ticking….Lapit na!! Advanced birthday greeting to you both!!
rach
July 27, 2007 at 4:11 pm (17 years ago)Hi Toni Advance Happy Birthday to you and your mom. May you have a fun and memorable birthday celebration. Wishing you both best of health and more blessings in life. God bless.
stel
July 28, 2007 at 5:49 am (17 years ago)advanced happy roaring birthdays to you!
lady cess
July 28, 2007 at 6:10 pm (17 years ago)i sooo agree toni. your post reminds me of how charlene gonzalez celebrated her 30th bday. no big bash, no frills, just a simple get-together with loved ones. advanced happy birthday to you and your mom.
rowie
July 29, 2007 at 11:58 pm (17 years ago)Happy birthday to you both!!!
Christianne
July 30, 2007 at 12:37 am (17 years ago)Happy birthday to the two lovely ladies in the picture! Hope your double celebration is everything you wanted it to be – meaningful intimate, filled with good conversation and laughter and love.