the birthday countdown

Three mornings ago while getting ready for school:
Me--"Guess whose birthday it is today!"
William, looking thoughtfully out of the corner of his eye and then back at me --"Weeyom's birthday!?!?"
Me--"Um, nooo. It's mommy's birthday!" with a big smile - only partially hoping that my nearly three year old will graciously tell my 'Happy Birthday' with a big hug. Instead, his eyes widen in excitement "Weeyom AND mommy's birthday!" He's practically floating with excitement at this point and I try to bring it back around to my birthday, but it's too late. He now owns my heart AND my birthday. oh well. But this did get me worrying that his birthday IS coing up soon, in about a month and I have done diddly squat to prepare anything. Last year his birthday was on Easter and I started planning the big Easter/birthday bash while the Christmas tree was still standing. I'm going to have to pull this one together quickly - friends - keep April 15th open - I'll feed you - even get you liquered up if need be. And I'm sure that even though his birthday doesn't fall on Easter this year, I'll be making those bunny shaped pound cakes with Elvis Presely's favorite recipe. mmm mmm mmm...