To feel a bit 'well bloody hell!'

[slatternlymother]

So today we went out for the day with our DS's godparents to celebrate DS's birthday, who are really good friends of ours. DS's GM and I have been friends for several years, and we all get along well.

However, my friend (godmother) tells me that she's been invited to another friend's little boy's party, so can I not tag her in any posts or photos relating to DS's birthday, or mention she's come along to any mutual friends, since she doesn't want to annoy the other friend.

I kind of feel like 'this is your Godson, surely you shouldn't feel bad about coming out with us and I'm sure the other friend would understand?'

AIBU? Am I thinking this through too much? Feeling a bit emotional anyway over DS turning 2. We have been through a bit of a time lately!

longjane I was going to bring this up with her actually, but wanted to find a tactful way of saying it without making her feel like I'm telling her what to do.

Aw bless you. Personally I think the 2 onwards is a fab age, there's lots of fun to be had!

catsdontcare yes, I'm enjoying this part now and I find it a whole lot easier than babyhood. But I can't walk past a photo of him as a newborn atm without tearing up

Oh dear OP. My DS has just turned two and I sometimes feel very emotional. Especially when he tells me he is "not happy" and "I not like mummy" when he isn't allowed to watch telly. I think back to when he was obsessed with me as a baby.

However, sometimes he smiles up at me and shares a joke and I realise we now have a relationship on a whole new level. Then I get a bit misty eyed because I love him being two and he won't stay two forever.

So I think being emotional, especially after you've had a tough year with being ill too is alright. Give yourself a break. And don't worry too much about the party issue.

Ps. Maybe just leave having a chat with your DS' godparent about future birthdays. Obviously it's lovely if she can be there but birthdays aren't everything. My godson stopped caring if I was at his parties when he hit 4/5 as I wasn't a small boy hyped up on sugar; he was busy with his friends on his special day. I was there for him the rest of the year round so I took a graceful exit from parties; doesn't mean I don't love him.