Actually, I’m not fond of this number at all.
At The Last Supper, there were 13 people around the table… the 13th supposedly being Judas who betrayed Christ.
On Friday the 13th, in October 1307, Philip IV of France arrested hundreds of the Knights Templar, then tortured and murdered them (they protected Christian pilgrims during the Crusades).
In a tarot card deck, XIII is the card of Death.
The Apollo 13 lunar mission was a “successful failure” (successful because no one died).
However….
That isn’t really the point of my post.
My point then?? Glad you asked!!
My baby boy just turned 13!! I am now officially the mother of a teenager (may the Good Lord have mercy on my soul)!
Happy Birthday AJ!!
I’m still not fond of the number 13… but I think I can live with it for a year.
A big shout out to your son AJ!! Happy 13th birthday!!🎂 That is a nicely iced cake…so pretty!! Garfield hugs and best wishes for all things good! Blessings!
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Thank you so much GH!! 🤗
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Happy Birthday AJ ! Though I’m afraid I can’t agree on not liking the 13th – as I was born on a 13th (though it was a Tuesday! 🙂 )
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LOL, then 13 has been very good and lucky for you, 😀
Thanks for AJ’s birthday wishes, Mike! 🙂
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Yes, it’s my favourite number! 🙂
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😀
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Happy birthday AJ
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Thanks Rob! 🙂
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Congrats Paula. You’ve made it to the teenaged years. What fun they are! Watching our children turn into adults is such a wild and wonderful thing. Enjoy every minute!!
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Thank you Marie! I wish he was still my little boy, but he’s turning into quite the impressive young man. He’s a good soul and I couldn’t ask for more. 😀
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Aww, happy birthday AJ! Look out Mama!
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Hahaha, I know right! Thanks Cat!!
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Oh my what fun to look forward to!!!haha. Stroppy days, moody days but they do come out the other side great sons. I know I’m his Dad’s Mum!! But a few grey hairs along the way!!! Jx
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LOL, he’s been moody since he was 10, 😀 . But I think I prefer to pass on the grey hair thing… like I have a choice, ha!
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Just reach for blonde!!!
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Amen to that, lol!!
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Happy Birthday to A.J.! BTW, a former Russian co-worker of mine told me in Russia 13 is considered good luck, so much so that he got married on the 13th on purpose for good luck! I’m not sure if that’s exactly true, though. lol.
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Thank you Donna! And yes, there are a lot of stories where 13 is good, such as the U.S. was formed from 13 colonies… BUT… I can’t stand the number, lol!! 😀
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Oh Happy birthday to Aj!!
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Thank you T! 😀
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Happy birthday to young AJ! 🙂
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Thank you!! 😀
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Happy Birthday AJ!!! Congrats guys you must be so proud!!!! Handsome young man!!!!
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Awe, thank you CJ!! 😀
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LOL, it’s just a number! I consider myself to be just very slightly superstitious, but 13 doesn’t really bother me much.
Now, being the mother of a teenager . . . for that you need a lot of strength. Happy Birthday, AJ!
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But, but, but, it’s a very baaaaad number, lol. 😀
Thanks Judy! Yes indeedy… lots of strength! And patience. Oh my heavens… tons and tons of patience, lol!
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“Nothing is good or bad, but thinking makes it so”. 🙂
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Lol. Of course that’s true. ☺
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Teenage years! Happy birthday to your son!
13 is one of my favorite numbers and I can say that even after totaling a car on Friday the 13th years ago. 😛
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Ohmigosh! If I’d have done that with a car on Friday the 13th, I would never get out of bed on that particular day again, lol! Thanks Fallon!! 🤗
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Happy Birthday!!! A teenager already 😀
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Thank you!! 🤗
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Lord have Mercy 🙂
Oh you are so funny Paula.
Happy Birthday AJ and congrats to you and James on this special day. xxx
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Lol, thank you Lynne!! xx
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Wishing only the best on this special occassion. As a male that was once 13, I pray for you 😀
I’m sure you will be blessed with many happy memories in the future!
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Hahahaha, thanks Dr. J!! 😁
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Happy birthday AJ! I don’t think that teenage years have to be bad…… I’m still waiting! But still 5 yrs to go! Sometimes we get some lovely bits of maturity and we can see the man emerging – that’s really rewarding😊 Enjoy!
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Thanks Julie!! No, the years don’t have to be bad at all, and I know what you mean about the bits of maturity peeking through. Sometimes he’s an angel, sometimes a little stroppy, but overall a really good boy. 😁
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Awww… Happy Birthday AJ! In about 5 months, I’ll have a 13 year old son too! 🙂
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Thanks Steph!! I’m so sorry I didn’t see this comment earlier (like last month, 😒) We’ll ride the teenage storm together, lol!
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Happy Birthday AJ!!
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Thanks Jodi! I’m sorry I didn’t see your comment earlier!! I so appreciate you!! 🤗
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Happy birthday to AJ and congrats on making it to the teenager club!
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Thank you Alyson! (Your comment got lost… I’m so sorry!!)
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Lady!! Somehow I deleted your comment on my post this morning! It all happened so fast, it was a flash of red! lol. Anyway, just wanted to say thank you!! x
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You’re welcome, and good luck!!
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Wow congratulations entering this time of life, having a teenager! Love the post!
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Thank you Lynn!! 🙂 xx
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Most welcome
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Happy (belated) Birthday, AJ!
And yeah, 13…but you know, my grandma was born on the 13th of February, so 13 was always an okay number in my house. 🙂
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Thank you!! 😁 Lol… that evil number 13… at least it’s been good to you, hehe!! 😃
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