Mum's Grand Birthday Weekend

Mum's Grand Birthday Weekend

We got there!

Mum has had such a wonderful birthday weekend; apart from Tea at the Ritz on the Saturday, 26 October, we had people round on the Sunday, and more friends and neighbours visited on her actual birthday, Monday 28th October. Mum has enjoyed every minute, as have we all.

Whilst we were enjoying Tea at the Ritz, and after we had all sung Happy Birthday, the waiter brought her large birthday cake to the table, and I stood up and read Mum the poem I had written especially for her. As I finished, all the other guests in the Palm Court also rose to give Mum a spontaneous round of applause.

Mum was thrilled to bits; with her birthday card from the Queen on the table, Mum said she felt like a queen herself, and we were certainly treated right royally.

This is the poem I read for Mum:

BIRTHDAY POEM

  

It’s not every day we celebrate

A great centenary year

And now that you’re one hundred

It’s time to raise a cheer

For so many things that you have done

You’ve travelled far and wide

To Africa in all its ways

With Grandma by your side.

You’ve worked in jobs demanding much

But the pinnacle of your career

Was to land a top post in Treasury

A male-dominated sphere!

There have been seismic changes

But you’ve coped with every one

And risen up to do your best

And come out well and strong. 

We’re a family small, but large on love

You’re our universal glue,

Helping and encouraging us

To stay steadfast and true.

So we can celebrate with love

And congratulatory cheer

This special gathering at the Ritz

Now that your birthday’s here.

Alexandra Wilde

Birthday Girl Mum!

A creamy, dreamy birthday cake

A memorable day