Forget me not

It's enough to make me cringe. In the past week, I have neglected to send cards, emails, or call about these important events:

• My friend Chelli's birthday -- not only did she turn 30, it's her first birthday as a mom
• My Grandma's birthday -- Aug. 9
• My parents' anniversary -- Aug. 11

Today, my grandparents (mom's side) have been married for 60 years! Of course I forgot to send a card, but I did manage an email this morning. (I really need to work on this. ) Sixty years of marriage is a pretty amazing feat...and you probably have a greater respect for their union if you know their fiery personalities!

I am gaining a new respect for people who always get cards out on time for every major celebration. A special place in my heart is reserved for people who not only send cards for all of these milestones but also manage to time the delivery for the day itself, which is not easy to do when you have to work around the Postal Service.