=( Just another day..

[Roxyluvsme13]

YOU are the ONLY one that can set your mood!
If you're going to be down in the dumps about your birthday than no one else can change that. You are very lucky to have the pets you do and a mother that loves you - even if she doesn't always agree with you. I'm assuming the present a month after your birthday is the VERY expensive camera... that's something to be happy about and look forward to! Especially since your mother is working hard for it. You are alive and well - with a roof over your head, right? That's something to celebrate tomorrow!

Who says you need a cake for your birthday? I don't remember the last time I've had a birthday cake.

I feel awfully bad for your mother.. I'm sure she is trying her hardest to make you happy.

I'm trying not to be down in the dumps, but my mom's trying to make me happy, and I told her I'm happy enough and that it's okay. I don't need a party that she's going to work her butt off to make me happy for. I don't need that. I have her, and my 9 (10th pet should be here tomorrow!) pets. That's all I really need. Yup, the present is the camera. She said she feels horrible that she's broke on my birthday, but I told her everything is okay.

Thanks, everyone. I'm feeling better now.

[finn's mom]

I'm feeling better now.

Good.

[cyber-sibes]

Don't forget, your birthday is probably just as important to your mom as it is to you, she must feel awful. As a parent, you want to do everything you can for your kids, and it's very frustrating when they're mad at you. So cake or party or not, it's a special day for both of you, after all, she was there the day you were born too! (Maybe make her a card, she'll love it, you'll feel good for having done something to show your appreciation of her) Now Now you two hug each other, I'd give anything to have my mom come back to life for one of my birthdays! And HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you, dear!

[dogzr#1]

I'm sorry you're feeling bad. Your mom has offered to clean the house so your friends can come over, which shows she does care. I haven't had a party in years, nor have I had a cake. For my birthday all we do is go out to eat at a
restaurant and get some money. Even then we have to wait for a while till my parents get paid. Your lucky your mom is getting you that camera. It costs around $400 doesn't it? I would only dream that my parents would get me that expensive for my birthday.
well I'm glad you're feeling better!

[K9soul]

I've never in my life received a gift that expensive . I can really only echo what others have already said. Focus on all that you have and are blessed with. Your life is certainly not a miserable/pitiful existance unless you make it that way with your own attitude

[caseysmom]

Do your friends even care if the house is messy..I know my kids friends could care less.

[Miss Z]

PT's always here for you Bri, I'm sure we'll organise a little 'online party' for ya Don't forget that you're a very special person here, and we will ALWAYS be here to cheer you up, so don't be sad! That's what friends are for!