PRO: Waking up to a kiss from your daughter and a "Happy Birthday, Daddy."

CON: Realizing you're 35, not 25.

PRO: Feeling the love of your wife who's made a special breakfast because she stayed home from work on your day.

CON: Finding out she only stayed home b/c she's chaperoning your daughter's field trip.

PRO: Getting a shoutout on WITL 100.7 during their birthday wishes. (Stephanie and Banana are Facebook friends).

CON: Reading today's obits to find out another old family friend has passed.  Jay will be waiting for you, Margaret.  R.I.P.

PRO: Watching my youngest come down the stairs with a strange look on her face and then-- the light bulb-- "Happy Birthday, Dad."

CON: Having a long to-do list.

PRO: Part of it is checking out a new suit at Holden-Reid.

CON: Another part is having to get in city taxes... after the deadline.

CON: Another part is go to work 3 hours early.

PRO: I get to do a fun story. (Can't share, because the competition trolls this blog).

CON: 11 am-- Pay final respects to my friend Dennis LeVeck. We'll miss you on Sunday mornings at the course, Denny.  R.I.P.

PRO: Still healthy and happy.

CON: Still expect the phone to ring at 12:01 am from my mom singing and telling about her labor 35 years ago. I Miss you, Mom.

PRO: I think my wife is cooking up a special gift for me.

CON: It probably won't be a dark brown Buick Enclave or an iPhone.

PRO: Clicking on Facebook to find dozens of birthday wishes from friends from today and yesterday. FB is a nice b-day ego boost.

CON: Not knowing a few of those people. (I'm sorry, I approve almost anyone!)

PRO: I get to do whatever I want today-- It's my birthday!

CON: If I'm going to get to everything on time today-- I have to start my workout NOW!