13 on 31

Today is my step-son Ryan’s 13th birthday.
He is excited because he’s turning 13 on the 31st, which, he pointed out to me, is a palindrome.
Okay, how many 13 year olds do you know of who even know what a palindrome is, much less care enough about it to get excited?
I know 1, and he is awesome.

Happy birthday, Ryan! I love you. 🙂

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148 thoughts on “13 on 31”

  1. You are such a devoted step-father! I hope that he (they) appreciates how mcuh you care for him (them). Although, being a teenage boy, I am sure he doesn’t! :^)

  2. happy birthday ryan! 13 is a great age.
    wil now has a teenager under his roof.
    remember… patience is a virtue 🙂

  3. Awwww Penblwydd Hapus (happy birthday in welsh) Ryan. Welcome to the teenage years.

  4. Wil,
    Tell Ryan happy birthday from me to. I think it is awsome he new what a palindrome was. I think it just goes to show he is being raised by to very smart and caring parents. Hope you and your family have a beautiful rest of the day together. Always enjoy family it is what is most important. Talk to ya next post.
    Matt……….

  6. That is so kewl.
    Congratulations Ryan on entering the begining of your teenage years, I am sure they will be most blast like.

  7. wil,
    how cool is it that you’ve just entered into your 30s and now ryan is entering into his teens? you’re both starting new chapters in your life. whadayouguysdo on the 30th? split the difference and have a huge party for both of you? my two kids have birthdays 10 days apart, so we alternate every year and have the party on one day or the other. wil, enjoy your 30s and ryan, cherish your teen years. it’s when life starts to get really interesting! and now for the obligitory birthday song:
    “ba da da da da da da da,
    you say it’s your birthday,
    ba da da da da da da da,
    it’s my birthday too, yeah!
    ba da da da da da da da,
    i’m glad it’s your birthday,
    ba da da da da da da da,
    happy birthday too you!”
    (killer drum solo ensues)
    enjoy!
    dj

  8. I am so impressed! Most people I know don’t know what a palindrome is regardless of age. You have 2 really cool step kids. Happy birthday, Ryan!

  10. I can’t wait until I turn 82 on the 28th (of June, 2058)! 🙂
    Happy birthday, Ryan, from a bunch of people you don’t know.

  13. Happy Birthday, Ryan! I’m sure you got to do something memorable (“Hey, remember my 13th birthday? It was one of the coolest!).
    The 31st is also the birthday of
    – Dean Cain, Clark Kent/Superman on “Lois and Clark”. His mother, actress Sharon Thomas, played a waitress in Star Trek III: The Search for Spock.
    – France Nuyen. Elaan of Troyus from TOS.
    – Ted Cassidy. Ruk from TOS “What Are Little Girls Made Of?” and the voice of “Gorn” (uncredited) in “Arena”. He’s probably best known as Lurch from “The Addams Family” series, where he also played Thing.
    Ah, to be 13 on 31 in 2002 – magic numbers.
    Enjoy!

  18. Happy birthday big guy! Welcome to the world of a teenager. It’s now your official job to make the older folks worry about ya.

  19. True story…
    On my 13th birthday, I went to see an evening showing of “The Jerk” with my best friend Logan. No moms, just us. It was about the tenth time I had seen it. (Huge Steve Martin fan back when he was funny. I even bought the hardcover of “Cruel Shoes” the day it came out. One of eight people who can make that claim.)
    My friend and I bought tacos at Tito’s Tacos on the way back. This was the ONLY taco place in Rhode Island at the time (a BIG deal for a transplanted Angelino).
    While carrying our tacos, we were mugged by four black guys. One guy: “Gimme your money.” Me: “Here.” (Hands him dime, even though I had many bills in my pocket). He pops me in the mouth (other two guys, high school students held my arms). “Don’t fuck around with me.” Me: “I also have this.” (Holds out same dime).
    So, they fucked us up.
    Ever since that day I have hated black people.
    And tacos.
    True story.
    Well…
    All except the part about hating black people.
    And…
    Tacos.
    Happy 13th birthday!

  21. happy 13th ryan…i believe 13 is a very lucky number…i was born on friday the 13th…have lived on 13th street…and also apartment 13…so i should know…have a lucky year…just watch out for black cats…and don’t break any mirrors and you’ll be alright.

  23. Sorry to burst part of your bubble but they taught us what palendromes were in second grade. Let’s see that woulda been about the time that “The First Duty” first aired.
    But truly, he seems like a great kid. 😀

  25. yea, i had my birthday on a palendrome when i was a kid, it was pretty awesome.
    Happy Birthday Ryan!

  26. When I turned 13 I realized my lifelong friend Mr. One Eye.
    He hung there day to day with nothing much else to do. His one eye glaring at me as if to ask why god why do I only have one eye?
    Once I found out that he had a use other than yellowing things once in a while it was a partnership made in heaven.
    Happy 13th kiddo hope you find your own pet dog One Eye someday soon. (did you all think I was talking about something else?? you pervs)

  30. Happy Birthday Ryan! 13 is cool. Remember 2 things…
    1- Its cool to show emotions
    2- No matter what, its not the end of the world
    I hope you have a wonderful birthday and 13th year!

  37. Happy Birthday Ryan!
    And now a very special song:
    Go forward, then go backward
    If a number reads the same, then it’s a
    Palindrome!
    Go backward, and go forward
    If the number’s still the same then it’s a
    Palindrome!
    It’s not a Palomino on a western plain where cowboys love to roam!
    No!
    ‘Cause wonder of all wonder
    A backwards forwards number
    Is called a Palindrome!
    Welcome to the first day of the rest of your life!

  38. My nephew turned 9 on July 16. Skyler is a amazing young man, who by the way has had the same girlfriend since kindergarten. I learn something new from him every day. Ain’t kids grand?? HAPPY BIRTHDAY RYAN!

  39. Happy Birthday Ryan! Being 13 is a lot of fun! I had my 13th b-day last year. So, happy birthday, make it a good one. And Wil, you are so sweet! :*)

  41. “son, I am able,” she said,
    “though you scare me.”
    “watch,” said I
    “beloved,” I said, “watch me scare you though.”
    said she, “able am I son.”
    – TMBG “I Palindrome I”

  42. Woohoo, happy birthday, Ryan! You’re officially a teenager! Look out, Wil and Anne!
    Dude, I was crazy about palindromes from the day I was born. I’m so jealous of my big brother because his birthday is a palindrome (9/6/69)! If I were born two days earlier, mine would be (08/24/80). Wow. Whoever heard of being jealous of someone’s birthday? *chuckle*
    Anyways, keep being an awesome step-dad, Wil! Ryan will appreciate it once he’s about…oh…I’d say 31. 😉

  43. My Mom has been teaching 13-year-olds how to do math for 25 years and she would be proud to know that Ryan knows what a palindrome is!
    Happy Birthday, Ryan!

  44. Will and Ryan,
    Great new word for me and I love dictionaries.
    Teenagers never stop trying to show me something I
    have not seen. I am sure he has more tricks up his sleeve for everyone around him. You can also
    learn, Wil, from him, that you are not 30 going on
    90 today. Happy many more B-days to both of you.
    F.G.

  45. Well.. Happy Birthday Ryan… Its a good day to be born (as, well, it happens to be *my* birthday as well!)
    🙂

  46. Most 20 something year olds I know don’t know what a palindrom is. You are very blessed Wil Wheaton and I am glad you realise how enriched your life is because of these boys.

  48. From Spudnuts:
    “So, they fucked us up.”
    …
    “Happy 13th Birthday”
    So, you’re saying you WANT a 13 year old to read that story Spuds?
    heh…

  49. happy palindrome birthday to you
    happy palindrome birthday to you
    happy palindrome birthday dear Ryan
    happy palindrome birthday to you
    have a blast!!:D

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