Birthday Wishes

Happy birthday, my love. I have learned that the right man can make you feel like the smartest person in the room even when he knows you aren't. That's not manipulation, that's love.

Happy birthday, sis. I love you in a way I can't explain, mostly because I've never had to.

Twenty-one, son. The road is yours now , go choose well, love hard, and don't be a stranger. We're so proud of who you've become. Happy 21st.

Happy birthday, sis. We grew up in the same house. We survived the same chaos. The fact that both of us turned out functional is a greater achievement than anyone gives us credit for.

Happy birthday, Dad. The world says strength is loud. You taught me it's mostly staying when staying is hard. Thank you.

Sixty, Uncle. Six decades of being the most entertaining and occasionally the most infuriating person in the family , sometimes in the same conversation. Today we raise a glass to the stories, the opinions, the appearances at exactly the right moment, and the exits timed perfectly. You are an original. Happy 60th.

Happy birthday, Auntie. You know exactly how much effort you've put into this family and you've never once invoiced anyone. Today we'd like to acknowledge the invoice. Happy birthday.

Forty, my love, and even more yourself than the day I met you. May this decade hold all the soft, brave, beautiful things you've been quietly building toward.

Happy birthday, bro. The older I get, the more I understand how lucky I was to grow up in the same house as you.

Happy birthday, bro. The fact that I still answer your calls immediately says everything about your quality of character and the length of your voicemails.