My life has taken a Bilbo Bagginsesque turn, no calls save on Party Business.
And to think, just a few days ago I was ready to skip the whole thing, when I got a call... 
Disgruntled Dance Teacher from Bigsplat:  I hate winter.  I've only got THREE students.
Me:  Me too. Lazy dancers staying in... no dedication.
Disgruntled Dance Teacher: I know, how about I come up there and give a workshop?
Me: Good plan. That will get them off the couch.
Disgruntled Dance Teacher (suddenly sounding perkier): When?
Me: Weekend?
Perky Dance Teacher: Okee Dokeee
Me: I know, MY Birthday Party!!!
Perky Dance Teacher: it's a plan!  And we'll perform. 
Me: Great!
While this conversation bears only a faint resemblance to the actual conversation, it does serve to let you know, you, my lovely readers, that birthday business planning is going very well, and now includes a workshop and a performance. Excellent.
I do wish you could attend.