It is my brithday_英语文库

　two weeks ago was my 45th birthday, but i wasn't feeling too hot that morning anyway. i went to breakfast knowing my wife would be pleasant and say happy birthday and probably have a present for me.

　but, she didn't even say good morning, let alone any happy birthday.

　i thought, well…that's a wife for you. i guess, the children will remember. then, the children came into breakfast, but, they didn't say a word.

　when i started to the office, i was feeling pretty low and despondent. as i walked into my office, my secretary janet said, good morning, boss. happy birthday. and i felt a little better, someone had remembered.

　i worked until noon. then, janet knocked on my door and said, you know, it's such a beautifulday outside, and it's your birthday. let's go to lunch, just you and me.

　i said, that's the greatest thing i've heard all day. let's go.

　so, we went to lunch. we didn't go where we normally go. we went out into the country to a little private place. we had two martinis and enjoyed lunch tremendously.

　on the way back to the office, janet said, you know, it's such a beautiful day. we don't need to go back to the office, do we?

　i said, no, i guess not.

　she said, let's go to my apartment.

　after arriving at her apartment, she said, boss, if you don't mind, i think i'll go in to the bedroom, and slip into something more comfortable.

　sure, i excitedly replied.

　janet went into the bedroom and, in about six minutes, she came out carrying a big birthdaycake, followed by my wife, children and dozens of my friends. all were singing happy birthday…and there i sat on the couch...