birthday sentence starters!
" hey! you didn't tell me it was your birthday! "
" well, i DID get you a gift. but i left it at home. and i got you a card, but it fell in a puddle. so third time's the charm, i'm going to bake you, or burn you, a cake! "
" how many candles this year? "
" i got the whole day planned out! first, i'm taking you to lunch. then a little shopping. then a movie at five thirty, home for a cocktail and pizza, then we're going out on the town! "
" i got you something! " ( BONUS: describe the gift! )
" what do you mean, no celebrating?! we're obviously giving you a huge party! "
" after last year's disaster, i owe you an amazing, hollywood style party! "
" oh, no, i got those candles you can't blow out. it's okay! you won't be able to do it, i got this! "
" how did you celebrate when you were a kid? "
" this is your favorite kind of cake, right? "
" i know. i know. you said no gifts. but when i saw this, i just couldn't resist. "
" i know you said no celebrations. but i've had a bad day. i want to order takeout, eat birthday cake, and watch movies with you. is that okay? "
" hey! you're the birthday girl/boy/pal, you can't pay for your own drinks! "
" take off your slippers, we're going out! cocktails and karaoke, right? "
" come on. your first birthday in a new place... i've planned a picnic tour! come with me! "
" okay, you gotta act surprised when we go inside, because we're meant to be throwing you a surprise party. and i just ruined it. but only because you don't really get surprised. "
" of course i didn't forget. it's your birthday! "
" hey baby... happy birthday! "
" we're not doing netflix and thai food again! come on. i booked us a romantic table for two at that restaurant you love. "
" um... s-so i know we aren't technically, like, IN a relationship, but... well, it's your birthday, and the movie theater is replaying that movie you love, and they sell champagne as part of a date package, and... well, i guess i'm asking if you wanna go out with me? for your birthday? "
" no no no! breakfast in bed for the birthday girl/boy/angel! lie down, let me take care of this... "
" what? a long romantic walk in the park, all the way to a picnic at the same spot we first met? too cheesy for your birthday? "
" so there's this tradition. a law, really. i have to kiss you as many times as your age. so prepare yourself, babe. "
" i know you saw the gift box. and, um, i know it seems really small. and i know you're bright but i wanted to be clear, so... it's a ring. an engagement ring. and you don't have to say yes, i just... your birthday seemed like the perfect day to ask this. [INSERT NAME HERE]; will you marry me? "
