Mom's 60th Birthday.

Last Monday, March 16, 2009, my Mommy turned 60... but this was not just another birthday celebration. Haha

Me and my sisters wanted to make this day very special for Mommy just like what we did during Dad's 60th birthday a couple of years ago. We just have one major problem: money! Haha. Why? Because Mom is in charge of all the money. You'll be lucky if you can find P2000 in Dad's wallet. Hahaha.

So we have to think fast.

We decided to apply for a loan from a bank under my eldest sister's name and agreed to split the payment with the three of us. So no more monetary problem... Next: Planning for the surprise party and whatnot.

My sister suggested that we give Mom a little present everyday starting March 9 till her birthday. So every morning, we placed a present on Mom's desk. Haha. During the week, we contacted her friends, relatives, and other people and invited them for the surprise party. The catering service also was arranged and we asked for a huge discount. Haha

On the morning of the 16th, we all acted normal and fixed Mom for a birthday program prepared for her by the faculty and students of PPS. Then at lunch, we hurriedly left the house so that the caterer could prepare the tables, food and decorate the place. Haha. I got a bit paranoid because I thought Mom was having an idea about our surprise.

We ate, watched a movie, heard mass, and had coffee at the mall while waiting for all the guests to arrive. Mom was very eager to go home because she still have loads of work to finish. But we tried all delaying tactics available. Haha.

Then around 7:30pm, we got a text message that almost all the guests have arried; time for us to head back home. Yay!

While we were on the road, me and my sister were trying not to laugh and not to spoil the surprise.

We went around the subdivision and parked at the back gate, where the guests and everyone else were waiting. The lights were turned off and only candles were lit. At last! Mom entered and we all sang her Happy Birthday. Awwww.. She almost cried while everyone was hugging, kissing and greeting her a happy birthday.

It was really a successful surprise birthday party despite the short preparation and little planning glitches.

Happy Birthday Mommy!