Knows every cousin, godchild, and neighbour’s dog’s birthday.

Handwrites them all, with coloured pens and tiny balloon doodles.

Never misses a single cake.

Marks anniversaries like sacred dates – first date, proposal day, wedding day, the day they adopted their rescue pup.

Love is in the details.

Uses it to prep for presents – writing reminders a week before each birthday, so there’s time to wrap something thoughtful (and tie it with Miss Milly twine).

Includes birthdays of loved ones no longer here. Lights a candle, bakes their favourite cake, and remembers.

The calendar becomes a quiet tribute.

Writes birthdays down after they’ve forgotten them.

But hey – they’re on there now, and next year’s going to be different.

(They say that every year.)

Fills it in using their nicest handwriting.

Might use gold ink.

Adds a pressed flower or two.

It’s as much art as organisation.

Hasn’t filled it in yet.

But keeps it in their drawer for when they’re finally ready to become that person who remembers everyone’s birthday.