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to tell her to jog on? naming day

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bettyberry · 10/09/2015 14:40

Just received an invite to a naming ceremony.

Its a non-religious thing and is mostly people giving speeches and dedications to the children (Part of me is thinking of the scene in sleeping beauty where the fairies bestow gifts on the baby)

There is a dress code, a gift list (no deviating!) and strict instructions not to drink alcohol even though the venue has a bar. Hmm

There will be no food provided for the 'party' just snacks (crisps, nuts etc) or drinks apart from soda.

It is 3 hours long, early evening, right around dinner time.

The children haven't changed names, no blended family, marriage or ensuring DCs have the same surname etc (I'd still be a bit Hmm for these but understand the value of celebrating a 'new' family set up) parents have been together 10+years.

The children are 5 and 8.

To me it all feels a bit grabby (the specific gift list) and that the host (the DCs mother) is feeling a bit put out both her sisters have had babies recently and no one is interested in her spoilt children.

Please tell me I'm not going barmy and this really is just a 'look at me, I'm here! Look at me!' thing.

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WhoTheFuckIsSimon · 10/09/2015 19:08

Fantastic, someone needs to have told her!

FattyNinjaOwl · 10/09/2015 19:09

I need to know how the fb war goes! Can i add you as a friend? Grin I promise to delete you straight away afterwards unless your family is totally batshit and i think I may get amusement from it

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bettyberry · 10/09/2015 19:11

Ten drama lovers I bet.

I don't mind, It just makes it all the more interesting for me. This thing is the tip of a very big iceberg of attention seeking twatfuckery from the sibling. I have had enough and you lot (yes all you PPs Wink have given me the nudge I needed to rant.

steps yes, I think so to.

NotYouNaanBread I think If I shared it all it would out me. NOt that I havent already tbh :/ any a little screen grab snippet.

must say thanks to pps for the bits to include ;)

to tell her to jog on? naming day
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OhBigHairyBollocks · 10/09/2015 19:12

What did you say?! Grin
We had a naming "day". At the local pub with bubbles, nibbles, no gift list (wtf!?!), loads of mates and y'know, a baby Wink

cuntycowfacemonkey · 10/09/2015 19:14

Your sister sounds batshit but tbh I'm a bit Hmm that you would play this out on facebook not sure that will help dial down the cray with the family

LeonC · 10/09/2015 19:14

Oh oh Betty! Will fur and feathers fly?

hattyhatter · 10/09/2015 19:15

You put That^ on FB? Shock

BatmanLovesMenInEyeliner · 10/09/2015 19:17

You're brave!

WankerDeAsalWipe · 10/09/2015 19:18

Well that'll set the cat amongst the pigeons!

ginslinger · 10/09/2015 19:19

I'm so excited by this (sorry betty) my family are so boring and normal Grin

Cliffdiver · 10/09/2015 19:21

Strewth!

Did you really just write that on her FB?

Heehawheehawheehaw · 10/09/2015 19:21

Refresh your FB page now ! We need more

Cocolepew · 10/09/2015 19:21
Shock
gymboywalton · 10/09/2015 19:22

omfg!! you put that on facebook??????????ShockShock

Sparkletastic · 10/09/2015 19:22

You are fabulous OP! I might force out another baby and have a naming ceremony so I can name it after you. Or christen my 12 year old.. Whatever.

nilbyname · 10/09/2015 19:23

Gets popcorn, soft cushion for bench, shimmies in beside hatty and batman

Oh glee, this should be goooood!

AcrossthePond55 · 10/09/2015 19:25

Oh Lordy! I have a feeling the shit is going to hit the fan big time.

Betty, I salute you and your steel-plated ovaries.

I have lined up a few benches and a table with popcorn. Everyone, feel free to have a seat.

Mrsfluff · 10/09/2015 19:26

It's it wrong to wish that my Facebook feed was this exciting?

hattyhatter · 10/09/2015 19:29

No idea fluff but I'm with you.

We need a dedicated 'What shall I post on FB?' board.

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bettyberry · 10/09/2015 19:30

cuntycowfacemonkey and hatty I've put it on there because words get twisted. I could tell her to her face next time I see her but she will going crying to GParents and Mother and make it out I said something else. If its in a status it can be witnessed iyswim.

batman bravery is 1 part courage 2 parts stupidity. I may regret it but its better than the pandering around pretending everything is normal.

Btw, I only have family and a couple of friends on my FB page. I use twitter rather than FB and only have it so I know what, if any, Images of my DC are put online. Its not like I'm sharing it with the whole world. My list is lest than 20 and all but 4 are family members and one is the OH.

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hattyhatter · 10/09/2015 19:33

Oh I'm right behind you betty. I'm just awed at the upfront bravery.

I would try to follow suit but my mother isn't on FB

FoxesSitOnBoxes · 10/09/2015 19:33

Good Lordy Betty! I am in awe of your truth telling!

nilbyname · 10/09/2015 19:35

Preach!

TenForward82 · 10/09/2015 19:36

I am also a bit surprised at the brutally honest nature of your FB post, but kudos for saying it!

WhoTheFuckIsSimon · 10/09/2015 19:36

Oh my life!