=( Just another day..

[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!

[lv4dogs]

Every person who has posted has said things that I was going to say, yup, EVERY single one of them. You should be more than blessed to have what you already have. I hope you continue to chear up and have a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! So many people have so much less than what you have and that camera, holy cow, I'd wait 5 birthdays to get something like that.