A Lovely Surprise

It seems to have become something of a family tradition for one relative or other to send me birthday card to arrive exactly three days late such that it arrives on Valentines Day and causes a short-lived flutter of excitement. My brother has managed it this year and done very well by sending his belated card in a red envelope. From the top of the stairs, looking down, it occurred to me that it is pretty unusual to get a birthday card in a red envelope. Aha! But not when it is a Christmas card with 'Merry Christmas!' crossed out and replaced with 'Happy Birthday!'