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A Happy Birthday Post

May 21, 2008 By Marta Darby 29 Comments

Kikita here.  I am hijacking the blog in order to write a properly effusive "Happy Birthday" post for this particular birthday.

Yes, birthday.  When I was growing up, this person (the one who's birthday it is) used to tell me how she always thought her birthday was May 20th because there were always big celebrations and fireworks.  Now that she's older, I think she's learned the truth. 😉

It seems she's always sharing her birthday with something.  If it's not Cuban Independence Day, it's Disneyland (she'll hate me for this, but she is as old as Disneyland so when Disney celebrates a big birthday, so does she), or (in today's case) Cuban Solidarity Day.

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 PLUS, the new Indiana Jones will be playing at midnight (which will make the official end of her actual birthday, but that's not important right now) and she has uber-geek tendencies when it comes to Indiana Jones.
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I swear, I have a point.

I just think that it was by some awesome grand design that this person was born today and gets to share her day with so many other major and memorable events.  She is always so willing to share.  It is HER birthday, but I bet she'll treat for the movies.  It is HER birthday, but I bet she'll try to cook us dinner.  She is almost impossible to surprise because she is always so busy serving others and being selfless.

She gives freely of herself even when she doesn't have much to give.  She's the type that will take off a bracelet that she loves and give it to a friend because she knows how much they love it.

When we were in Miami and she was a quasi-celebrity (little "c" of course), she couldn't help but care about everyone around her.  She started with the natural mothering thing.  She would tell anyone they need to drink water if they look dehydrated to her, I think she even sent someone home from CN to take a shower and a nap, "So you'll feel better."

I know, sometimes it may sound kind of bossy, but it's just that her heart is so big and she knows in her know-er what's best for us.  So I find myself thinking, "One day when I grow up, I want to be like that . . ."

Anyway, in my opinion, birthdays are about saying, "I'm so glad you were born.  I'm grateful for you."

And I know there are so many other things going on in the world today and I know she won't mind sharing her birthday with United Cubans and Indiana Jones, but I just want to say:

Mom, I'm so grateful for you.  You are the reason I am who I am today.  I couldn't have gotten this far without you.  HAPPY BIRTHDAY!  I love you!

5-2008 festival…tations 021

P.S.  What's for dinner?  😉

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  1. Annie says

    May 21, 2008 at 2:21 am

    What a beautiful tribute from a beautiful daughter! Marti: felicidades en tu dia, wishing you a wonderful birthday alongside your amazing family (both in personal and in the cyber-world!). May this year bring all you wish for, including the one: CAMBIO.Happy birthday!

    Reply
  2. Ody from Miami Lakes says

    May 21, 2008 at 5:58 am

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU…HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU…
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR MARTA…
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU…
    May your day be filled with much love and joy
    surrounded by those you love the most. And hearing
    from those that know you just through your words, like me. 😉
    Have a blessed day!!!!
    Kikita, thanks for honoring your mom. Your a blessing.

    Reply
  3. Amanda says

    May 21, 2008 at 6:01 am

    “She gives freely of herself even when she doesn’t have much to give. She’s the type that will take off a bracelet that she loves and give it to a friend because she knows how much they love it.”Yup, I can vouch for that. I love my new bracelet! 😉
    Happy birthday, Marti! Love you!!!!
    (BTW, great post Kikita.)

    Reply
  4. Balou says

    May 21, 2008 at 6:13 am

    Beautiful tribute to your awesome mom, Amy!HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MARTA!!! Many hugs and good wishes for today and always.
    P.S. Amy – I love your outfit in that pic! Where did you get the adorable tank top??

    Reply
  5. Amy says

    May 21, 2008 at 8:09 am

    Balou,My Mom made it for me. =D

    Reply
  6. Susan says

    May 21, 2008 at 8:59 am

    Hippo birdies, two ewes!Feliz compleanos!
    You may be a celebrity with a little ‘c’, but you are a friend with a capital F!
    Have a lovely day!
    xoxoxo

    Reply
  7. Alison R. says

    May 21, 2008 at 9:13 am

    Happy birthday, Mrs. Darby!! :]

    Reply
  8. Mario mandingo says

    May 21, 2008 at 10:35 am

    Happy birthday!

    Reply
  9. Gusano says

    May 21, 2008 at 10:37 am

    What?!?!? I did not know this. I would have put a cigar on a pastelito de guayaba and sang The Bayamesa on Sunday in honor of one of the coolest, most eloquent, most bestest, most compassionate, most cheeriest -my Lord,-she’s like a Cuban Mary Poppins!-people I know! Happy Birthday, Marta!Rei.

    Reply
  10. mario says

    May 21, 2008 at 10:56 am

    You turned 21 years young, correct?

    Reply
  11. Mailyn says

    May 21, 2008 at 11:33 am

    Felicidades Marta!Que lindo homenaje te ha escrito la nueva Kikita!
    Happy Birthdayyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!
    Muchos carinos desde Colorado!

    Reply
  12. Suzy says

    May 21, 2008 at 11:43 am

    I am new to your blog (I stumbled onto it as I was shopping around for Cuban cookbooks)and what better day for it right? Hoppy Bersday (as my parents would say)!!! And congratulations on a wonderful blog. I too am Cuban American and after reading tons of your entries, I feel as though I know you and your family. I think most of us Cubans are quite alike when it comes to families. Thank you for sharing yours!

    Reply
  13. Mario says

    May 21, 2008 at 2:12 pm

    What a beautiful way to honor your mom on her special day, Kikita. Wishing you a great birthday, Marta!! Enjoy Indiana Jones!

    Reply
  14. kristen Benson says

    May 21, 2008 at 2:36 pm

    Happy Birthday to a dear friend I don’t see nearly enough.XOXO
    Kristen

    Reply
  15. Omar says

    May 21, 2008 at 3:17 pm

    Happy Birthday Marta!!!It was a plesure to meet you and the “kids” at Cuba Nostalgia.
    Next recipe please.

    Reply
  16. nora says

    May 21, 2008 at 3:49 pm

    Feliz Cumpleanos!I hope you have the most spectacular birthday ever! You are a treasure and never is that more evident than seen through the eyes of your children.
    Lucky children and lucky mami!
    Con mucho carino,
    N

    Reply
  17. class-factotum says

    May 21, 2008 at 4:06 pm

    Felicidades, Marta! Que lo pases super bien!

    Reply
  18. ORGULLOSADESERCUBANA says

    May 21, 2008 at 6:52 pm

    Happy Birthday Marta! It was great to meet you at Cuba Nostalgia along with your kids. Have a wonderful celebration.Maria P.

    Reply
  19. Without the Cat says

    May 21, 2008 at 7:12 pm

    Little Hammer!Apio Verde eres tu!
    Have a great day – glad you are home.
    Let’s do lunch

    Reply
  20. Ana says

    May 21, 2008 at 7:18 pm

    Happy Birthday Marta! God Bless you and your family.

    Reply
  21. Abe Cardenas says

    May 21, 2008 at 9:46 pm

    Ah pi berd dey tu ju,ah pi berd dey tu ju,
    ah pi berd dey tu Marta,
    ah pi berd dey tu ju.
    Un beso y un abrazo.
    I miss you guys already. Cuba Nostalgia was a total blast with you. Has Adam been Cubanized yet?
    Marta, the arroz con pollo recipe from your awesome cook book is outstanding.
    And Kikita, you rock with this post.
    God bless and lotsa love always.

    Reply
  22. Katie!! says

    May 22, 2008 at 2:35 am

    You say it’s your birthday?It’s my birthday too – yeah!
    They say it’s your birthday
    We’re gonna have a good time
    I’m glad it’s your birthday
    Happy birthday to you!

    Reply
  23. Claudia says

    May 22, 2008 at 5:22 am

    OMG! Happy belated birthday Partner in Crime!Hope you had a lovely day!!
    Miss you!

    Reply
  24. Val Prieto says

    May 22, 2008 at 8:34 am

    Damn it, im always on Cuban time.Marta, que te puedo decir? Happy belated birthday and I love you, un maso. And that is important right now, and always.

    Reply
  25. Chantel says

    May 22, 2008 at 8:38 am

    Wow! So many comments! Must mean only one thing–you, my dear, are loved, loved, loved. Happy Birthday!

    Reply
  26. Eric Darby says

    May 22, 2008 at 9:09 am

    Hi honey,I am so grateful you married me. I don’t know where I’d be without you.
    – me

    Reply
  27. Carrie_in_TN says

    May 22, 2008 at 6:24 pm

    Mucho, mucho, mucho amor! (Sorry I too, like Val, am on Cuban time.)

    Reply
  28. Melek says

    May 23, 2008 at 7:22 pm

    Dear Marti!I apologize for the delay … I’m slowly regrouping … lol!!! I wish you a Happy belated birthday from me too!!!
    Kikita, great post … as usual … “your mother’s daughter, indeed”!!!
    It was a pleasure to meet you both and Adam at Cuba Nostalgia!
    Thanks for signing my copy of your wonderful cookbook … I’ll treasure it!!
    I wish you well 🙂 Melek
    “May God grant you many years to live,
    For sure He must be knowing
    The earth has angels all too few
    And Heaven is overflowing.”
    ~Irish Blessing

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  29. Ziva says

    May 24, 2008 at 6:19 pm

    I know this is late, I´ve been off in a surreal neverland since Nostalgia. Happy belated birthday Marta!! Gusano nailed it, our Cuban Mary Poppins–perfect. Serious hugs! Z

    Reply

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