My oldest friend of 20yrs bought us a spa day for my 30th (I was 12wks) and it is valid until July next year.
Now, given that I am currently a little restricted as to what I can do at a spa, I explained at least three times that I would like to go once LO is a couple of months old and I can fully take advantage of the facilities and enjoy a day of pampering.
She mentioned that she might be working away next year so she wanted to go to the spa this side of Christmas. I'm really disappointed that she's making such a big deal out of when we go.
If it was the other way round, I would offer my place to her mum/friend etc if I couldn't be around.
Yes it would be nice to enjoy the gift together but I don't feel a gift should be given with conditions attached.
Surely im entitled to use my birthday gift when it suits me?