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Horrible horrible present mix up involving sex toys. I have to go back in an hour.

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bambiandthumper · 04/01/2011 14:44

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I just met my best friend for a coffee, to give her her 30th Birthday present before she goes off for a childfree sexfest week in Mauritius with her DH as a 30th Birthday present Envy. I got her a pair of very naughty Agent Provocateur, knickers, karma sutra guide, hand cuffs, a feather boa, and this chocolatey lube stuff .I hasten to add this was intended as a joke, I actually got her a day at a spa. She unwrapped a boys top from Zara Kids, a small puzzle and a power ranger action doll thingy.

This means the 4 year old boy whose party my DT'S are at has unwrapped her present. Shock Shock Shock Shock Shock. I know for a fact it has been opened as there had been a small mix up with times, and they had to wait 10 minutes to be allowed into the soft play, and so when I was leaving the birthday boy's mum was calling them over to open presents to pass the time.

WHY did I use identical wrapping paper? But more importantly what do I do when I go to fetch them in an hour? Even worse, the whole of their nursery room was invited, plus a few other friends, the majority of which are there. Doubly doubly worse, I was the only mum/nanny to leave, so they will all know.

HELP

OP posts:
QuintMissesChristmasesPast · 04/01/2011 14:55

So, if they mum invites you and your dp for dinner one night, you just KNOW what they have in mind, dont you? Wink

LairOfTheDetermined · 04/01/2011 14:55

Could you be a chicken and send your friend in to claim the present. Blaiming a dh for mixing up the parcels or something...

Nah wont work. Sorry but rofl Grin

bambiandthumper · 04/01/2011 14:55

LoveInAColdClimate Flowers are a very very good idea. I have sent BF out to buy wrapping paper so I can rewrap the real present.

Pick up is at 3:45. Please pray think of me.

OP posts:
wineonafridaynight · 04/01/2011 14:54

Also can your friend go with you to get her present back. You need moral support!

gorionine · 04/01/2011 14:53

Sazisi that is a very good plan, I have never seen the children actually opening their present during the party, there is still a chance to "save the day"

wineonafridaynight · 04/01/2011 14:53

I second whoever said call the play centre venue.

BornAgainBokononist · 04/01/2011 14:53
Xmas Shock
WestleyAndButtockUp · 04/01/2011 14:53

What did you say?

QuintMissesChristmasesPast · 04/01/2011 14:53

The little birthday boy will be delighted! Grin

LoveInAColdClimate · 04/01/2011 14:52

Can you buy some flowers or something to apologise with on way to do pick up? Have gone slightly cold at the thought of this happening...

If it assists at all, I bought some friends a sex toy as a joke wedding present (along with a "real" present"). I did write on the label that they should open it alone, but apparently they didn't read that before opening their presents in front of families, including grandparents...

bambiandthumper · 04/01/2011 14:52

Stop it all of you!! My friend is here but is hysterical as well.
She said I turned very very pale when she unwrapped the toy. I actually threw up a bit in my mouth.

I don't even know her (the birthday boy's mum that well), he only joined in November from New York. She is very uptight and strict.

OP posts:
YunoYurbubson · 04/01/2011 14:51

This sounds like the premise for the next Jennifer Aniston movie.

Sazisi · 04/01/2011 14:51

Phone the actual play centre, and ask to speak to the mum, say Very Important!
At least if you've made an attempt to prevent him opening it she'll be more forgiving?

lborolass · 04/01/2011 14:50

Is the phone number on the party invite for the RSVP?

ApocalypseCheeseToastie · 04/01/2011 14:50

OH MY DEAR GOD

GoldFrakkincenseAndMyrrh · 04/01/2011 14:49

I reckon you should emigrate to Mauritius.

TrillianAstra · 04/01/2011 14:49
Grin
thighsmadeofcheddar · 04/01/2011 14:49

Sweet jesus, the shame!

gorionine · 04/01/2011 14:49

I most definitely am putting this thread on watch!Grin

I feel for you though, I really do!

DullWomenHaveImmaculateHomes · 04/01/2011 14:49

Please please please report back later with a 'reactions' update Grin

Thelastnameleft · 04/01/2011 14:49

Haha!

Please post and tell us what her reaction was

SoupDragon · 04/01/2011 14:48

Oh god... I am going to be no help... Too busy howling with laughter...

pinkbraces · 04/01/2011 14:48

I dont have any practical advice to offer but would like to say a big thank you for making me laugh so much :)

GetOrfMoiLand · 04/01/2011 14:48

I would have LOVED to have seen your face when you saw the power ranger toy.

Does it buzz? All may not be lost for your friend.

I can well imagine a load of kids running round a softplay with feather boas, whilst putting lube down the tubve slide and manacling small babies with the handcuffs.

Shamechanger · 04/01/2011 14:48

This is the worst thing I have heard for a long time. Are you SURE?? Do you have a mobile for the birthday boy's Mum so you can tell her about the mix up.

Jesus.

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