Let me ask you....does this irritate you?
Do you tend to think "Surely they don't mean my kids .. they are such good friends of the family." "My children are like their god-children" "I'm sure they will not mind."
From me to you...
1. Please do not put your friend in an awkward place by asking them if they mind, this once, if your child can come.
2. Please get a sitter or decide not to go...BUT don't wait till the last minute to RSVP. Really you can or you can't. Be responsible and make the decision and let them know with plenty of time to spare.
3. Please do not take it personally. Im sure the event has been thought through and planned out in accordance with what the couple/person wants.
4. Please do NOT just SHOW UP with you children in tow.
5. Please don't think that it only applies to any infant over 1 (fill in the blank) month of age..."he's just a baby and I'm sure he won't bother anyone. Anyway I'll be able to show him off to all the people that I don't usually see." Have an open house yourself and celebrate your own family.
6. People should be able to have the type of event they want without us trying to push the boundaries.
If your friend were thinking that this invite stipulation did not apply to you they would call you or add a personal note.
ie: Jim and Sara please feel free to bring little Leslie..our son Evan said that he would play with him down stairs and then we can tuck him in bed if it gets late.
7. Please take this personally. I have seen people show up to weddings uninvited, because "obviously it was an oversite"
Heard babies cry all the way through weddings and seen children climbing over guests at funerals etc.... Your children your responsiblity.
Blessings
Marnie
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