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re: OT parents: children birthday party etiquette
Posted on 7/1/14 at 12:46 pm to GeauxTigerTM
Posted on 7/1/14 at 12:46 pm to GeauxTigerTM
quote:
You don't think it was a valid suggestion to call and ask permission? What did you think the suggestions would be here?
Either do what you're obviously going to do, which is whatever the frick you want, or do the normal thing and take 10 seconds and call and ensure that bringing an older child is not an issue.
Calling makes you considerate...bringing an extra child they did not account for makes you, well...typical.
Agreed. That was simply a bitch response that apparently stems from CS and nurse's ongoing bitchfight (I assume). Calling is obviously a valid, smart, considerate option, and it's been brought up by both parents and nonparents alike.
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Posted on 7/1/14 at 12:47 pm to yellowfin
It's true fin.
But to be fair....I did give a fair suggestion. She then proceeded to call it stupid.
But to be fair....I did give a fair suggestion. She then proceeded to call it stupid.
Posted on 7/1/14 at 12:47 pm to yellowfin
quote:
Nurse and cork act like teenage girls when in the same thread
That seems to be sort of a theme with nurse, no?
Posted on 7/1/14 at 12:47 pm to Darth_Vader
quote:Yes. Yes, they have. It was not normal to have 3,4,5 layer, hundreds of dollars birthday cakes until recently.
Birthday parties have not changed.
Posted on 7/1/14 at 12:49 pm to BROffshoreTigersWife
I never bring siblings unless told specifically they are welcome, but I agree with above posters who said since it's at the kid's home, it's not as big of a deal to bring a tagalong as it would be at some pay-per-kid party place.
If you want to ask but feel they would just say yes because you asked, simply RSVP with "We're going to try and make it, but I have to find someone to watch big sis." That way, it gives the parents a chance to say "Oh, bring her too!" or not, if they don't want older siblings there.
For those saying why would people you don't know well invite you to a kid's party, a lot of times the whole class is invited if a kid is in daycare or a Mother's Day Out program. Yes, it seems kind of ridiculous to go to a 1 y.o.'s party, but it's a way to get to know other parents and "network", possibly arranging future play dates, find out about future schools, dance classes, etc.
If you want to ask but feel they would just say yes because you asked, simply RSVP with "We're going to try and make it, but I have to find someone to watch big sis." That way, it gives the parents a chance to say "Oh, bring her too!" or not, if they don't want older siblings there.
For those saying why would people you don't know well invite you to a kid's party, a lot of times the whole class is invited if a kid is in daycare or a Mother's Day Out program. Yes, it seems kind of ridiculous to go to a 1 y.o.'s party, but it's a way to get to know other parents and "network", possibly arranging future play dates, find out about future schools, dance classes, etc.
Posted on 7/1/14 at 12:49 pm to Winkface
i've never been to an over the top 1 year old party
but I know exactly what you are referring to.
and now, i want cake
but I know exactly what you are referring to.
and now, i want cake
Posted on 7/1/14 at 12:49 pm to CocomoLSU
quote:
That seems to be sort of a theme with nurse, no?
Nurse has been behaving very "Paigey" lately.
Not in the asking TH to face frick her kind of way though(TH's words not mine).
Posted on 7/1/14 at 12:50 pm to NoHoTiger
quote:
you had booze at your kid's 1 year old party...now that's a party I can crash.
Lots of booze but it was a combo party for my kid and us moving home
Posted on 7/1/14 at 12:50 pm to BROffshoreTigersWife
I wouldn't normally care about going but since a recent party I try to go to all invited to.
Last year we were invited to one the sat before Christmas and we were the only ones that showed The mom went all out too. They were a young couple that just moved in town. We only knew them through my husbands work but they said they invited a good amount of people. I felt terrible for them. But we had a good time at least.
Last year we were invited to one the sat before Christmas and we were the only ones that showed The mom went all out too. They were a young couple that just moved in town. We only knew them through my husbands work but they said they invited a good amount of people. I felt terrible for them. But we had a good time at least.
Posted on 7/1/14 at 12:50 pm to CocomoLSU
quote:
That seems to be sort of a theme with nurse, no?
We discussed this last time we hung out remember?
It's fun pushing people's buttons on here. Esp when you know how I really am IRL.
Many are guilty of doing it. Fin does it to me all the time (and I still fall for it most times)
Posted on 7/1/14 at 12:50 pm to CocomoLSU
Five pages but there is only one correct answer.
You cannot bring a sibling without permission. In general, birthday parties have limiting factors: goodie bags, food, drinks, games, space, etc. Moreover, it's the birthday kid's party, and the kid might just want friends only. There's a good chance that the birthday kid and/or the sibling will feel a little awkward.
As to the birthday party for a one-year old, what's your four-year old going to do at this party with a bunch of one-year olds. Just skip the party. Your one-year old won't give a crap about going or not going. Hell, even the birthday child won't care if anyone in particular skips the party.
You cannot bring a sibling without permission. In general, birthday parties have limiting factors: goodie bags, food, drinks, games, space, etc. Moreover, it's the birthday kid's party, and the kid might just want friends only. There's a good chance that the birthday kid and/or the sibling will feel a little awkward.
As to the birthday party for a one-year old, what's your four-year old going to do at this party with a bunch of one-year olds. Just skip the party. Your one-year old won't give a crap about going or not going. Hell, even the birthday child won't care if anyone in particular skips the party.
Posted on 7/1/14 at 12:51 pm to Winkface
quote:
es. Yes, they have. It was not normal to have 3,4,5 layer, hundreds of dollars birthday cakes until recently
You're right. I'm wrong. What do I know? I've only been attending about 10 or so kids birthday parties a year for the past 13 years. How many kids birthday parties do you attend annually?
Posted on 7/1/14 at 12:51 pm to Murray
quote:
Nurse has been behaving very "Paigey" lately.
Since the wedding, right?
quote:
Not in the asking TH to face frick her kind of way though(TH's words not mine).
I'm not even sure what that's all about, and I don't believe I want to know.
Posted on 7/1/14 at 12:51 pm to Salviati
quote:
Five pages but there is only one correct answer.
Thank you.
This guy is obviously a parent.
Posted on 7/1/14 at 12:52 pm to CorkSoaker
Not reading six pages but, as a parent, I think it's ridiculous to have a birthday part for a one year-old. What are they going to do?
Posted on 7/1/14 at 12:53 pm to lsunurse
quote:
We discussed this last time we hung out remember?
It's fun pushing people's buttons on here. Esp when you know how I really am IRL.
Many are guilty of doing it. Fin does it to me all the time (and I still fall for it most times)
Of course I remember. And what did I tell you then...that you seem to get a little serious with it sometimes and it goes past "fricking around on the internet."
And don't get me wrong, I don't care if you do or you don't...I mainly just think it's funny.
Posted on 7/1/14 at 12:54 pm to CocomoLSU
Yes
Posted on 7/1/14 at 12:54 pm to Darth_Vader
quote:5 or 6. I guess you win. 10>6. Congrats.
How many kids birthday parties do you attend annually?
Posted on 7/1/14 at 12:54 pm to High C
quote:
What are they going to do?
smash cake bro
and walk around for an hour saying "ball? ball? ball?" x 1 million to anybody and everyone that will listen
at least that is what mine did
Posted on 7/1/14 at 12:54 pm to Murray
quote:
Thank you.
This guy is obviously a parent.
What about all the other parents who said the opposite thing?
Surely you can't be this stupid.
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