Delayed gratification?

[jay]

For the sixth year in a row, I will have my birthday (7/22) while I'm up in the Arctic. In some ways, that's one of the best possible places -- in a wilderness, freezing in a tent with a good bottle of Scotch -- but patgreene and the kids usually want to have a cake and a couple of small gifts for me here. But timing is unclear... better to celebrate it early, ignore it, or after I return (two weeks belatedly)? My son Kevin turns seven a few days after I'm scheduled to return, which complicates that option. But I leave in only a few days. What's your opinion?

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Comments

Re: tough question

[mactavish.livejournal.com]

That's exactly the first thing I wondered. Would Kevin like a combined party? If not, celebrate before. If so, celebrate afterwards with Kevin.

Re: tough question

[dawnd.livejournal.com]

Good option. Ask Kevin.

And either way--embrace the power of AND: drink quietly in your tent, AND have a b-day cake before or after the trip!