You are looking at the blizzard that hit the day Bossy was born, exactly !!@@&&#*^&$^# years ago today.
Bossy knows there was a blizzard on the day she was born, because every year Bossy’s father phones Bossy in order to recount her birth story.
There was a blizzard. And so when Bossy’s mom went into labor, Bossy’s dad packed the family car with Bossy’s mom and Bossy’s brother, because in a car is exactly where you want to be when someone is in labor with a nine-pound baby during a blizzard.
But before Bossy’s mom could deliver her new baby, Bossy’s mom and dad had to drop off their old baby — who was actually Bossy’s sweet seven year old brother — at Bossy’s grandparent’s house.
As the family car cut its way through the blizzard along East River Drive, Bossy’s father looked over and saw that the Schuykill River was frozen over from side to side, a somewhat rare occurrence in Bossy’s hometown of Philadelphia.
With Bossy’s brother situated at Bossy’s grandparent’s house, Bossy’s dad and Bossy’s mom continued to the hospital where baby Bossy was born. The end.
Except it’s not the end, because typically there isn’t just the one birth day, but many many sister mercy many birthdays that follow.
Therein lies the problem. You see, Bossy has never liked her birthday. When Bossy was young she hated the attention, especially the singing of Happy Birthday which always made Bossy cry.
Bossy’s favorite birthday took place the February after Bossy’s son was born. That year Bossy’s birthday fell on a freak warm day, and so Bossy decided to paint her porch floor and steps — and Bossy had such a great birthday time doing this, the breeze blowing the paint fumes across her brain stem:
In fact, Bossy can sum up her relationship with her birthday this way: Not that it’s a bad day, just that it’s cumulative.
Which is what today’s Ten-Word Challenge is all about. In exactly ten words, can you tell Bossy about a birthday that was special to you?
And be sure to check back later today for the best birthdays on the web!
bossy's friend amy says
February 8, 2011 at 2:34 pmevery birthday is special to me – as you know I LOVE my birthday – in fact I celebrate it the entire month. happy birthday my goofy age defying friend. love you!
Heide says
February 8, 2011 at 2:35 pmMy son’s birthday is my favorite day of the year.
Maggie says
February 8, 2011 at 2:46 pmNone stand out – just always nice weather on July 18th.
Melissa says
February 8, 2011 at 2:48 pmMy 22nd. Had my son 8 days prior.
Happy birthday, BOSSY!
vuboq says
February 8, 2011 at 2:48 pm40: flowers, food, lots of booze and lots of friends!
Jennifer P. says
February 8, 2011 at 2:51 pmHappy Birthday, Bossy!
The Great Getzby says
February 8, 2011 at 2:53 pm21! Frozen lime margaritas and a group of amazing friends
pam says
February 8, 2011 at 3:00 pmNaked pictures at the birthday party. Perhaps why Bossy’s scarred.
Amy in NJ says
February 8, 2011 at 3:01 pmbossy has the same birthday as my husband!!!
35: my hubby had a little dinner party for me. 🙂
WebSavvyMom says
February 8, 2011 at 3:04 pm–>30: partied it up, then found out I was pregnant.
Reeb says
February 8, 2011 at 3:04 pmBossy’s childhood birthday party included artwork of Naked Ladies!?
WebSavvyMom says
February 8, 2011 at 3:04 pm–>I love my birthday and share it with pisces friends.
Catherine McP says
February 8, 2011 at 3:16 pm40th, Finally took the reins of my own life, giddi-up!
Happy Birthday Bossy! Another Pisces, damn fine bunch we are.
chantel says
February 8, 2011 at 3:19 pmHappy Birthday Bossy!!
My ten word birthday:
It was September 2011, I was on vacation. Shit happened.
Kizz says
February 8, 2011 at 3:24 pm40th Birthday, thrown by me. Cocktails. Personalized live music. Divine!
Carroll says
February 8, 2011 at 3:25 pmFive years ago — big round number — friend from New Zealand, surprise!
Robin says
February 8, 2011 at 3:28 pmMom called every birthday at 7AM. Partied all week! Miss her.
Lori says
February 8, 2011 at 3:40 pmI turned 13 on Friday the 13th. Superstition Party! Fun!
{Happy Birthday to BoossSSSY. Happy birthday to yoooooouuu…}
La Suzette says
February 8, 2011 at 3:41 pm50th – live flamenco music – Morroccan menu – theme: “Night In Iberia”
La Suzette says
February 8, 2011 at 3:43 pmHappy Birthday BOSSY! Surprised that a party girl such as you is not more into it!
LizP says
February 8, 2011 at 3:44 pmDaughter’s birthday was yesterday.
She turned three.
Happy Birthday Bossy!
bruce says
February 8, 2011 at 3:48 pm2nd birthday party in life was 50th next one 2055.
Patricia @Cooking Cakes and Chemistry says
February 8, 2011 at 3:52 pmSon turned 4 – first birthday I celebrated with him – awesome!
Summer says
February 8, 2011 at 4:06 pmSlumber party celebrating 13 on the 13th; officially a teenager!
allison in houston says
February 8, 2011 at 4:10 pmBlizzard on my birthday, which is tomorrow, back in Connecticut.
And I have to wonder if it was the year you were born–I think it’s about right. 😉
Style Maniac says
February 8, 2011 at 4:13 pmBad birthday still better than the alternative, Bossy. Cent d’anni!
Robin says
February 8, 2011 at 4:14 pmStill on the 10 word protocol… HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DEAR BOSSY!
Chicky Baby says
February 8, 2011 at 4:16 pmChoked on dinner. Dad performed Heimlich. I eat slowly now.
(fer chrissake)
Gramps says
February 8, 2011 at 4:16 pmNovember 25 19–. Always say–“Month better than Jesus”
BossysMom says
February 8, 2011 at 4:22 pmla la la la la la la la la la ……..
KathyB says
February 8, 2011 at 4:39 pmMy baby sister turned 50 yesterday. I like all mine.
Scottsdale Girl says
February 8, 2011 at 4:40 pm40th for sure. Booze, friends, freedom
Blondie says
February 8, 2011 at 4:41 pm10 words: 30th = 2 gifts from Tiffany’s.
Happy birthday, Bossy!!!!!!!!!!!!
foolery says
February 8, 2011 at 4:42 pmShowed up grubby to surprise 29th, took shower (my house).
Stacey says
February 8, 2011 at 4:51 pm30, newly prego, hubby drew a bath and put live flowers and sweet smelling things in the water, lit candles, had soft music playing and just let me relax. It was lovely!
Ok so that was more than 10 words. I was never good at following rules. Happy Birthday, Bossy! I think you are absolutely fantastic!
DawnA says
February 8, 2011 at 5:07 pmHubby and cousin threw me surprise 30th. How long ago?
Jean says
February 8, 2011 at 5:18 pm16th birthday: Hot air balloon ride with Mom. Love her.
bobbie says
February 8, 2011 at 5:33 pmMy (now) husband proposed to me on my 30th birthday!
kirsty says
February 8, 2011 at 5:34 pm21st – in Spain with new friends, got very drunk!
Happy Birthday Bossy – hope you have a good time all the same!
Cage Free Family says
February 8, 2011 at 5:57 pmBlowing out own bday candles while in labor with baby #2.
jp says
February 8, 2011 at 6:01 pm50th, Pirate Dinner theater with 3 toddlers and warm beer!
Happy Birthday Bossy!
Suzi says
February 8, 2011 at 6:10 pm60. Ten years after chemo. Still here. 72. Still here.
Christine says
February 8, 2011 at 6:16 pmJim gave me an iPad, a month after my birthday.
Jean says
February 8, 2011 at 6:36 pm18th, 25th, 30th, 50th – had excellent parties with excellent friends!
Aimee says
February 8, 2011 at 6:44 pm36 will be special because there was a real chance of not turning 36.
Piper says
February 8, 2011 at 6:49 pm23 – Because I won Utah Pole Dancer of the Year.
Bev says
February 8, 2011 at 6:49 pm50th ~ weeklong party ~ celebrants from seven states, including first grandbaby!
CS says
February 8, 2011 at 6:58 pmToday= my special birthday, because I share it with Bossy! Happy Birthday, Fellow Aquarian!
Jenn @ Juggling LIfe says
February 8, 2011 at 7:09 pm40th Birthday–party-hating hubby threw a stellar party. Score!
Happy Birthday, BOSSY!
Bossy's Daughter says
February 8, 2011 at 7:19 pmA day to celebrate yourself without being called a diva.
Gretchen says
February 8, 2011 at 7:21 pmMom made my party trick-or-treat 4 days early.
Julie says
February 8, 2011 at 7:22 pm40th – me and hubby saw Elvis Costello at winery. EXCELLENT!
Velma says
February 8, 2011 at 7:23 pm22: Awful haircut made better by red wine with good friends.
Darryle says
February 8, 2011 at 7:25 pm40: My favorite desserts with my favorite friends.
50: 5 years after cancer. Big party since I lived to celebrate.
Happy birthday Bossy!
Cincy says
February 8, 2011 at 7:27 pmFriends put up signs on campus to call me on my golden birthday-18. Lots o’ calls from boys!! (Sorry–more than 10 words.) Happy birthday, Bossy!
Meg at the Members Lounge says
February 8, 2011 at 7:48 pm50th blowout in NYC! Happy b-day, BOSSY! XO
foolery says
February 8, 2011 at 8:24 pmI forgot this one . . .
21st, Maui, worked 16 hours, drank 3 cocktails, saw penguins.
Victoria says
February 8, 2011 at 8:39 pmHappy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy birthday Bossy!
heidig says
February 8, 2011 at 9:03 pm50th – this year (1.16), best party ever with family and close friends. Happy birthday Bossy!
heidig says
February 8, 2011 at 9:06 pmand to #42, #45 and #54 – Wow! Good for all of you!
JaneK says
February 8, 2011 at 9:30 pmIt is all about me and I love it much 🙂
Katherine says
February 8, 2011 at 9:57 pmMy 33rd, when I got engaged to the love of my life!
Ellen says
February 8, 2011 at 10:02 pmsix days before christmas sucks ass
Ellen says
February 8, 2011 at 10:02 pmwait I have four…….more.
Chesapeake Bay Woman says
February 8, 2011 at 10:05 pm1) No birthdays have been special. I’m thankful all the same.
2) 1-11-11 looked special, but people forgot. The End.
3) Facebook helps, but the people who forget aren’t on Facebook.
4) I’m with Bossy. (Places head down on doubled up fists.)
dgm says
February 8, 2011 at 10:07 pmThe next one coming up will be EXTRA SPECIAL: 11/11/11
Bossy's Daughter says
February 8, 2011 at 10:15 pmMy 14th was celebrated in england with my second family.
runnergirl says
February 8, 2011 at 10:27 pm13th Birthday, got 10 speed bike. Rode it till tires wore out.
Cindy in Walla Walla says
February 8, 2011 at 11:10 pm#42, #45 and #54 You’re an inspiration. All of you.
Cindy in Walla Walla says
February 8, 2011 at 11:13 pm50th. Husband planned. He’s not party person. Love him.
GrandeMocha says
February 8, 2011 at 11:18 pmLOVE comment #46. Something for Bossy to strive for.
GrandeMocha says
February 8, 2011 at 11:20 pmMy 19th bday was on Mother’s Day & mom forgot my bday. I’m an only child. How do you forget childbirth?
GrandeMocha says
February 8, 2011 at 11:22 pmHappy Birthday!!!
Melissa says
February 8, 2011 at 11:48 pmI have another…
21st – Vegas. first bet ever. $5 on 21 on roulette wheel. won $175!
Kirsten says
February 9, 2011 at 10:51 amHappy Birthday, Bossy!
For some reason, my birthdays don’t stick out in my mind. I always seem to be sick! Maybe a highpoint was birthday #21, when I was studying for final exams and I took a break from studying to go have my first legal drink. I had to make them card me…
Angela@beggingtheanswer says
February 9, 2011 at 11:01 amHate birthday parties (mine). Love birthday parties (my kids’).
the mrs says
February 9, 2011 at 11:15 amI like presents. You can send me presents anytime, birthday.
Alison says
February 9, 2011 at 11:21 amI can’t put in in ten words but form my 39th birthday, I flew my mother to London where I was on a work trip. We had dinner at a lovely old restaurant and then went to see the Lion King in the theatre. It was perfect!
Sue says
February 9, 2011 at 11:57 am50th
Hawaii
Lunch on top of Kilauea
Best friends
Perfect
Kris says
February 9, 2011 at 12:46 pmSurprise party. 21st birthday. At someone’s HOUSE. Not at bar. 🙁
janet says
February 9, 2011 at 8:40 pmWhat were those outfits called that Bossy’s son is wearing ?
(janet’s son wore them all the time and it has been bugging her for the last few years because she knows they had a name)
bobbie says
February 9, 2011 at 10:55 pm@Janet – zoot suits?
Thatgirlblogs says
February 10, 2011 at 11:02 amWe were so happy to see each other we cried.
Melissa says
February 12, 2011 at 9:46 amsunrise in Honduras the day of my first scuba dive
Suburban Kamikaze says
February 12, 2011 at 11:53 amMy next birthday. Note to posse members: Get on it.
SK
Bri says
February 12, 2011 at 8:55 pmHappy belated birthday Bossy!