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Should I be upset ?

I constantly say things like, Don’t get me anything for Christmas/Birthday/etc to my family, I’m finally in a spot in my life that I have all my needs and most of my wants ... with that said, my birthday was Friday ... not a milestone birthday, or anything ... but a birthday ... my wife didn’t even get me a card, mind you she’s relegated to a walker and doesn’t get around good anyways, but she does drive and can go to a store by herself ... only one of my three kids wished me happy birthday ... I did go out to eat (on Saturday) after one of the kids games, my birthday was mentioned (no cake or anything) but that’s when one of my daughters realized she’d forgotten ... I honestly don’t know how I should feel ... it’s kinda sad I guess ... understand though, I’m not really looking for sympathy ... cause isn’t it mostly my fault for not making a big deal of it myself ?
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How about saying you'd like to [b]celebrate[b] your birthday but instead of giving gifts they can donate their time or money to a charity of your choice. Or as a way of celebrating, you and your family work a local charity together. I think it important you celebrate as a whole family, but you can determine where and how your gifts are given.