conv: Last year when I turned 40_comma_ I was trying to keep things very low key because I wasn't feeling great about getting older. My kids planned a party for me that I didn't know about and invited all my friends and family. It really was just what I needed to cheer me up. When I turned 40 last year_comma_ my kids planned a birthday party for me that I had no idea about. oh wow! that sounds very special!!! It really was and just what I need as I wasn't really happy about turning that corner into my 40's. im glad your family did that for you