Grown up daughter another forgotten birthday

I think it’s a poor do if AC need a text from their mum the week and the day before their dad’s birthday to remind them of the fact.
I bet they expect their parents to remember their own birthday.

Perhaps text her and say it would be nice if she rang her dad as he missed hearing from her. Don’t lay blame. I always text my son to remind him the week before and then again the day before.

pumpkinpie no excuses it was thoughtless at best and hurtful. I can understand both you and your husband being upset. It wouldn’t have taken a lot of effort to make a short phone call or even send a text.

Sorry Pumpkinpie, it’s a difficult one. When my children first left home I used to ring them and say, “Don’t forget . . . ‘s birthday next week.”
Perhaps you could do that next year, or just decide not to expect anything.

We're not always aware of the day/date are we? I make an effort for kids' birthdays - although I rely on others to remind me a week or so before.

With adults, though, unless in the household, nobody in our family bothers much, maybe a text if we remember. Surely, a birthday fuss is for kids?

As it upsets you, maybe next year you could phone her?