Dear Dean, Thank you so very much for the plants. They are adorable, and as you say, pretty hard to kill; they will last a long, long time.
Of course, we're sad to hear that you can't be there, but we hope that you have a wonderful evening with your family and that you are celebrated properly.
I remember you talking about missing a madeleine pan, so when I found these on the market this morning, you came to mind. I'm sure you can make something good with them.