SHE DIDN’T WANT A BIRTHDAY, my sister-friend didn’t. We’ve all been there. For one reason or the other, we’re not the least bit interested in what is about to take place in our lives. And it’s not just that she didn’t want a party: She didn’t want to be the number she would be; she didn’t want a party; she didn’t want candles, songs, or even to recognize the day. So, we did what a sister or sister-friend has to do: We made her do it, and to make her laugh, we made her dinner. But not just any dinner.
We made Shaya (as we call her) meatloaf cupkcakes. Oh yeah. Meatloaf, piped mashed-potato frosting (some colored with beet juice), and she was laughing all the way to her new age.
What to do when a sister doesn’t want a birthday, an anniversary or something else that father time, all on his own, is dictating will happen, no matter what you say? When in doubt, we make meatloaf cupcakes.
What’s in your bag ‘o tricks when a sister’s just not happy about what’s happening to her? We’d love to hear.
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What a cool idea!
I’m a big fan of kidnapping – just grabbing her as she comes out of work or from the house, stuffing her into the car, and going somewhere fun to meet up with other friends. Hard to resist when you have no choice!
Hey, Roadchick. Kidnapping is always as option. I had that happen to me when I was reluctant to have a bridal shower and a group of neighborhood women literally made me have one. New to the neighborhood, the area, the region at that time, I knew nearly no one. It was a great kindness, and something I was going to do without if not for their generosity. And, being strangers, it actually turned out to be quite hilarious as we got to know one another over the gift discussions. I may need to write a June post about this. Thanks for the reminder of a kidnapping gone right.
Care packages (because we live far away from each other) filled to the brim with all sorts of things to make her laugh, make her feel pretty, take her mind off stuff, plus chocolate, of course.
Nancy
Wow! Imagine my amazement and joy in finding out that others, too, have found it effective (and necessary) to kidnap. I’ve also asked them to please ride with me to my Mom’s, stop by the house and see if she can figure out what’s wrong with my pet, etc. Any good lie will do, and do it you must! When I turned 40, I determined I was “drawing the shades,” so I bought movie tickets, a bucket of popcorn and got comfy…my brother blew my phone UP calling. He wanted to stop by, knowing this was a hard year, to “check on my baby sister.” The whole gang came with cake, ice cream, a grill, meat galore and salad! I guess if you can’t get the sister out of the house, you move the party!
Hi, Nancy. Lovely to hear from you. My favorite phrase of this is, “plus chocolate, of course.” Of course. I also love the idea of including things to make her feel pretty. So thoughtful. So very thoughtful. Please come back soon.
Hi, Lisa. And welcome to TSP. Your brother is a TSP kind of brother. He even brought a grill. Wow. Cool. And wonderful. Other brothers: take note. “When you can’t get a sister out of the house you move the party,” may become my new rallying cry. Thanks for stopping by. Please come back for more.