history: My parents threw me a surprise birthday party. I was so shocked and happy! My parents threw me a surprise birthday today! I was shocked to see the mountain of presents upon walking through the door. WOW_comma_ how amazing!  I love surprise parties.  Did you get a lot of good stuff?
current: I did! I got everything I wanted and then some! I have the best parents.
next: That is awesome, I mean the gifts are nice, but it's even better to know that you've got people that love and care about you.