[N.B. For some reason, this post was not published when it was written.]
There’s absolutely nothing like having your 3-year-old call you up to sing you a “Happy Birthday.” [Insert huge sentimental paternal grin here.]
(Having your wife in the chorus ain’t half-bad, either.)
On the other hand, getting birthday greetings from my parents and in-laws via Instant Messaging is just plain weird.