How much is too much?

[FieryPhoenix]

I don’t know if it’s because I am single with no kids but people will tell you that I em into my birds. I have two girls that are going in 18 - Sun and Quaker.

Where is the fine line between being crazy about your birds and going overboard?

I am in the mist of planning a zoom birthday party for their 18th birthday (they are a month apart in age). I didn’t give them a sweet 16 in 2020 since we were at the hight of the pandemic. Since the people who are mort interested in them don’t live locally I figured Zoom would be perfect.

I am getting them some gifts for high will be put to good use.

The two of them have moved into my home office (I work remotely , started end of 2017)

We shower together.

Ny father says I am too much and doesn’t seem to like ut when I address him as their grandpa. He said “I am not a bird’s grandpa.” I responded “Are you a monkeys uncle?” LOL!

So am I over the top or what?

Please share your stories.

 

[Cottonoid]

I don't think you're over the top

I do have a human kiddo and I still celebrate my pets' birthdays!

 

[StormyPica]

Same here, except I am the human kiddo (but not Cotton's human kiddo)!
You're not crazy, I promise!

 

[SailBoat]

Some place beyond or far North of where you are now!
Crazy Parrot Lady comes when you have zero interactions beyond your Parrots.

 

[Deleted member 42416]

Does it really matter what others think? A source of joy that comes from unconditional love is never a bad thing! Soak it up, enjoy it, and many kisses for the birthday babies!

 

[GaleriaGila]

I have written love poems to my rooster.

 

[Laurasea]

I give all my pets Christmas presents, and feed their favorites on holidays.
And my crazy burd lady thing is to show pictures of my parrots to people whether or not they want to see them

My mom and I wre getting pedicures . My guy kept hitting on me making me a little uncomfortable. So I showed him every single bird photo and made him watch my bird videos and just kept talking birds. After we left my mom laughed so hard. She said that was a nice way to be obnoxious back to him, while having fun! We both laughed because my mom couldn't believe i didn't run out of videos or pictures the whole time! She said she kept waiting for me to have none left ...lol...she said they just kept coming.
Lol I told her if I'd run out of burd pictures I'd switch to puppy pictures

 

[Eldarion_]

I absolutely love the idea of getting presents for your birds, and I think it's so lovely to celebrate their birthdays!
They really become a part of the family, so of course you're going to celebrate their special day

I adore all of my birds and often refer to them as my kids. I force everyone to watch videos of them splashing around in their water dish or make them look at pictures of them holding their favourite toys!

I love the stories here, and I wish your girls a wonderful birthday!

 

[miki]

I absolutely love the idea of getting presents for your birds, and I think it's so lovely to celebrate their birthdays!
They really become a part of the family, so of course you're going to celebrate their special day

I adore all of my birds and often refer to them as my kids. I force everyone to watch videos of them splashing around in their water dish or make them look at pictures of them holding their favourite toys!

I love the stories here, and I wish your girls a wonderful birthday!

These stories are such a riot! I love them.. Pets become so like and so part of the family. I miss celebrating Aliza's birthdays with friends/family.

 

[Scott]

I don't see a problem! Companion animals a passion and interwoven within the fabric of family.

 

[Miamax10]

I sing to my bird have a full conversation in baby voice with her i als say goo morning and good night to her grandma every day and gives my niece and nephew a kiss daily