Ok, so what do you think of this?
Two adult siblings (over 30) posting happy birthday greetings to their mom on FB (although the mom is not on FB actually) that are so over the top, they are sometimes mistaken as a eulogy? They often have photos...often ones of years ago.
Things like (I’m NOT NOT NOT exaggerating) I have changed this slightly for privacy:
“I just want to wish my dearest, bestest mom a happy birthday. Even though she is not on FB. She is the bestest mom a person could have. She has so many skills that she taught me....especially when she was in the arts years and years ago. She shares what she knows with my kids. She likes red lipstick, cute outfits and pistachio nuts. See photo below!!! I want everyone to know how I feel. I love you mom!!!”
This mom is nice...but ...
Then, later the other sibling posts something similar complete with photos.
Every year.
People close to this situation are amazed. It’s a bit weird...am I right. ????
Unsure if I would even want such a bizarre happy birthday from my adult child.(Although it’s better than none).
Wouldn’t a person as old as these adult “kids” “know” this is strange?
Mind you, this is not a joke. It’s real.
And...they rarely get her a card or present. It seems hit or miss. But, they seem to remember these weird fb posts...often late in the day or some time in the evening.
I cringe when I see it as it seems a tad creepy.
People are interesting.
Two adult siblings (over 30) posting happy birthday greetings to their mom on FB (although the mom is not on FB actually) that are so over the top, they are sometimes mistaken as a eulogy? They often have photos...often ones of years ago.
Things like (I’m NOT NOT NOT exaggerating) I have changed this slightly for privacy:
“I just want to wish my dearest, bestest mom a happy birthday. Even though she is not on FB. She is the bestest mom a person could have. She has so many skills that she taught me....especially when she was in the arts years and years ago. She shares what she knows with my kids. She likes red lipstick, cute outfits and pistachio nuts. See photo below!!! I want everyone to know how I feel. I love you mom!!!”
This mom is nice...but ...
Then, later the other sibling posts something similar complete with photos.
Every year.
People close to this situation are amazed. It’s a bit weird...am I right. ????
Unsure if I would even want such a bizarre happy birthday from my adult child.(Although it’s better than none).
Wouldn’t a person as old as these adult “kids” “know” this is strange?
Mind you, this is not a joke. It’s real.
And...they rarely get her a card or present. It seems hit or miss. But, they seem to remember these weird fb posts...often late in the day or some time in the evening.
I cringe when I see it as it seems a tad creepy.
People are interesting.
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