Happy Birthday! It's a strange greeting. Think about it--those that have experienced this greeting a lot, don't want it anymore. Those that haven't had that many of these greetings can't wait for the next one.
But, what does it mean? Congratulations on surviving all of the trials that are inherent in womb life. Really, think about all of the things that need to grow in a precise order. There's that dangerous cord; you can't breathe on the inside. And can you think of a scarier word than placenta? It sounds like that big fuzzy red monster that was always after Marvin the Martian.
Does it mean congratulations your father had some strong swimmers and you may as well have been playing craps that night because what are the odds that you came out with five toes and not three noses?
Either way, it's quite a feat that any of us are here. It's almost like each person is uniquely created.
Strange observation, but true. In any case, Happy (late) Birthday.
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