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Posted on December 23, 2022 Posted by John Scalzi 36 Comments
I’ve told this story before, but it’s worth telling again: When Athena was very small, she didn’t know what day was her birthday, and the way she found out was by us bursting into her bedroom in the morning with a cake and singing “Happy Birthday” to her. Well, she knows when her birthday is now; nevertheless we carry on the tradition of the morning cake and candles. I’m pretty sure she enjoys it.
I’ve also said this before, but again, it bears repeating: I really like my kid and I’m glad I get to know her. She is genuinely one of my favorite people in the world. I don’t suspect this comes as a surprise to any of you by this point.
Happy birthday, Athena. I love you.
— JS
A most happy birthday wishes to Athena
Happy Birthday Athena!
I can tell that your parents love you very much.
It can be awkward having a birthday this close to Christmas, do you get both birthday and then Christmas presents? My grandson, Daniel, has exactly the same problem.
Best wishes and Happy Birthday,
Dave
Happiest of Birthday days Athena!
Happy Birthday Athena. In this world that can shovel on stress to us all, it’s great that you have a family that loves you so much. Enjoy today, but keep the celebration going on through the weekend. You deserve it.
Happy happy, Athena. Hope this is a great year.
The happiest of birthdays to you, Athena!🎂
Happy Birthday Athena!! Much joy to you!!!
Happy birthday Athena!
Happy Birthday Athena!
Happy birthday and many more, Athena!
Happy Birthday Athena. I hope you enjoyed your day. My birthday is Sunday
Happy Athenamas! May this year bring you ample happiness and boundless health!
Happy birthday!
Happy Birthday, Athena! All the best for a fabulous year!
It is indeed one of the universe’s greatest gifts to genuinely like, as well as love, one’s offspring. I hope the feelings are reciprocal.
Happy Birthday, Athena! from a random stranger on the internet….may you have many more.
Happy birthday indeed!
But I think she’s onto you.
Happy Birthday Athena! May you always be as loved as you are today!
Happy Birthday Athena!
happy happy
Your kid is pretty fabulous, probably a function of good parenting.
I know that is what I am going to claim when my daughters are her age (disavowing any responsibility during these early teenage years, not when I can blame Bubbleguppies and PeppaPig)
Happy birthday, Athena! I hope you have a wonderful day!
Happy Birthday Two Ewes, Athena!
Birthday greetings, Athena. I look forward to your continuing posts. Have a great year.
Happy birthday! I hope the following year brings you joy, and more exotic food packages.
Happy birthday, Athena!
Happy birthday, Athena!
Happy Birthday from a Thanksgiving birthday guy.
Happy birthday to Athena, and very happy holidays to all of you!
Happy birthday Athena!
May your days be filled with happiness.
Happy birthday! I’ve been enjoying your posts…
I just tripped over this…
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2022/dec/24/alex-horne-secret-to-cult-show-taskmaster-offbeat-but-not-wacky-off-kilter-but-not-bonkers
“….Off-camera, too, Horne and his colleagues have cultivated a thoughtful, supportive culture. Josh Widdicombe became a father while shooting. One day he arrived at his dressing room to find a task on the table. The envelope was addressed to his newborn daughter. Widdicombe opened the task and broke down in tears. It read: “Have the best life. Your time starts now.” …”
Happy Brthday Athena!
Happy birthday, Athena!
Happy Birthday Athena!
I hope you had a great birthday! You are definitely loved. BTW, that is a beautiful picture of you.
Hopefully you didn’t get combination presents. (I arranged to have my birthday on the third, so it isn’t an issue for me. Alas, I usually have Thanksgiving leftovers for dinner still.)
Happy Birthday Athena! I have a son who was born on Thanksgiving (and also turned 24 this year), so I know holiday/birthdays can be challenging. Like your father, I am delighted to know my children and I am equally delighted he has allowed us to get to know you. Wishing you many good things in this next year!