Happy birthday, Mom! I wish I were there, or you were here, so I could take you to lunch in an actual restaurant and tell you a thousand reasons why the world is lucky to have you. Something is in transit and on its way to you; would it be a real birthday if I managed to get everything there on time? I'm looking forward to seeing you in Maine, so I can give you a (late) birthday hug in person.

Happy birthday, Tony! I wish I were there, or you were here, so I could take you to dinner (I'd be booked for lunch) in an actual restaurant and tell you a thousand reasons why the world is lucky to have you. Something is in transit and on its way to you; see above (I was late last year, too, wasn't I?). I'll be back in DC sometime soon, and I can't wait to see you and give you a (late) birthday kiss in person.

Lots of love and thanks and happy-day wishes to both of you.