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randella
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Forgotten Bday Party Invite Question
Sasha's party is this weekend, and I realized a couple of days ago I left someone off the list. I feel so badly and embarrassed and I have been wracking my brain trying to figure out how to handle it. The people are friends of DH's, and their child is only 7 months-- and the party is a painting party for 2 yr olds, so it's not like the child will be participating-- but we just moved close by, so they live right here. I guess I just used last years list, and forgot about any new kids!
Anyway- I was just thinking that I should email the mom and just be honest. Admit I am embarrassed and an idiot and invite them to come on Sat-- and also tell them to not bring a gift.
Thoughts?
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Posted 2/2/11 10:01 AM  |
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Re: Forgotten Bday Party Invite Question
I think your plan is a great approach. I would also include that you understand if they are unable to make it due to the short notice.
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| Posted 2/2/11 10:03 AM |
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jmf423
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Re: Forgotten Bday Party Invite Question
I would just be honest. There is nothing else you can do....admit you messed up and hope they understand!
ETA: are you friendly enough with the wife to call rather than e-mail?
Message edited 2/2/2011 10:09:36 AM.
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| Posted 2/2/11 10:09 AM |
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randella
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Re: Forgotten Bday Party Invite Question
Posted by jmf423
I would just be honest. There is nothing else you can do....admit you messed up and hope they understand!
ETA: are you friendly enough with the wife to call rather than e-mail?
not really... I don't have her #, and only have her email because a bunch of us just went out for dinner a few weeks ago. And I would rather handle with her, than have DH do it.
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| Posted 2/2/11 10:17 AM |
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Marcie
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Re: Forgotten Bday Party Invite Question
I would try and get her phone # and call her.
I think the message of how you feel would come across better in a phone call than an email. JMO
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| Posted 2/2/11 10:35 AM |
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pharmcat2000
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Re: Forgotten Bday Party Invite Question
Posted by Marcie
I would try and get her phone # and call her.
I think the message of how you feel would come across better in a phone call than an email. JMO
I agree with this.
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| Posted 2/2/11 10:37 AM |
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eroxgirl
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Re: Forgotten Bday Party Invite Question
This happened to me with DS's christening. We are friends with this family - not very close, but our kids are the same age and we always get along. They're also close friends of my BIL and SIL..
I meant to invite them to DS's christening, took their address from the DH and wrote it down somewhere and never sent them an invite.. A week before the christening I realized my oversight and I emailed the DW.. asked her if she received an invite (because I wasn't completely sure), told her I intended to invite them all along and I was sorry for my oversight but we really wanted them there and hoped they could make it. And they came!
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| Posted 2/2/11 10:45 AM |
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randella
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Re: Forgotten Bday Party Invite Question
thanks girls-- I already emailed her, because I just wanted it out there, and to let her know. I can't really make phone calls when Sash is awake, and I Just wanted her to know as soon as possible. We shall see-- but it really was an honest mistake so hopefully it will be no hard feelings.
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| Posted 2/2/11 10:50 AM |
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