One of the things I love about Abel – and there are lots and lots of things I love about him – is that he shares my opinion that birthdays are a Big Deal.

Birthdays are to be celebrated with maximum fuss.

Birthdays are to be marked on the calendar with big fat exclamation marks.

Birthdays are to be marked on girls’ bottoms with… Ouch! when this birthday spanking is over, I may not be too keen on celebrations any more.

But that’s OK, because birthday boys are to be indulged, pampered and generally spoiled.
Happy birthday, my darling!