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DS2's birthday

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PeachyClair · 03/02/2007 15:01

I love this new topic LOl

Now Don't get me wrong I'm not angry or disappointed, actually quite admire the cheek but today was ds2's party, we paid for them all to go to a restaurant (20 people)- got home, 7 presents less than people.

Is this rude???

PMSL

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PeachyClair · 03/02/2007 15:02

(oh and only counted for thank you's btw- DS2 asked what did X get me? and X- that is how we noticed)

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giraffeski · 03/02/2007 15:05

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roisin · 03/02/2007 15:06

Have you opened all the envelopes and checked for cash in cards?

TheEmeraldCityTourGuide · 03/02/2007 15:06

Were there any siblings that might have brought one present between them?
I always send my children with one present each, though.
And certainly wouldn't dream of sending them empty handed.
It doesn't have to cost a lot, does it? It really is the thought that counts.
Is your DS aware that he's a few presents short?

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PeachyClair · 03/02/2007 15:07

siblings taken into account, no envelopes over either- all taped to gifts. DS2 even said oh he came without anything.

As I said Ir eally do not mind, just a bit- surprised I suppose.

(And ahd anyone said oh Im sorry we didnt get something I would have told them no9t to be so silly and meant it)

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giraffeski · 03/02/2007 15:16

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Bowbelles · 03/02/2007 15:35

I think it's just plain RUDE . I wouldn't dream of sending my dc to a childs party without sending them with a present. I can remember one mum telling me not to bother getting her child a present as it was only a little tea party and not a "proper" party, but I sent one anyway. It's just RUDE.

helenhismadwife · 04/02/2007 20:46

that is really rude, I would be far to embarassed to send my children to a party without a present.

Hope your ds enjoyed his party

helenhismadwife · 04/02/2007 20:48

good thing your ds is not like my brother, I still remember one of his parties he stood at the door and wasnt going to let one little boy in because he didnt have a present

I love reminding him about it he is in his 30's now and my lovely little niece is as embarassing as he was

SNOWBall4girlz · 04/02/2007 20:52

I think to not mention it is really rude and very cheeky.
I have sent my lo to a party with no gift but arranged to drop the giftand card at the house on the child s actual birthday.

Heavenis · 04/02/2007 20:56

Yes I think it's rude. I've even sent a present when my children haven't been able to attend the party.

brandy7 · 04/02/2007 20:58

that is rude and i wouldnt be impressed

brandy7 · 04/02/2007 20:59

you could ring up all the people you invited and say

"hi, im just getting ds to do his thankyou cards for his birthday gifts and we cant remember what you got him"

think there would be some embarassed silences and too right i say

wheresthevalium · 04/02/2007 21:00

That is just awful. Like you say, if they had said, sorry we couldn't/didn't manage etc, that's one thing, but to just turn up and not say anything is very poor

LowFatMilkshake · 04/02/2007 21:02

Agree wth brandy, ring up and say that DS has mixed up the presents in an opening frenzy or something ( like my DD at Christmas) so as he's going to write thank yous please can you 'remind' DS what he got from them.

fruitful · 04/02/2007 21:03

Hmm. I think it is lovely that ds2's friends felt able to come along without having to bring a present. I would love to feel able to request that nobody bring presents to dd's parties but people tend to feel obligated to bring them anyway.

nikkie · 04/02/2007 21:06

One or two may have forgotten and give at school on Mon but SEVEN

pointydog · 04/02/2007 21:07

Are their mums mnetters?

If so, they will realise that some people violently oppose crap presents and would rather have none.

FluffyMummy123 · 04/02/2007 21:08

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Sheraz · 04/02/2007 21:10

Very odd. Are you millinoaires? maybe thy think you have everything already?!

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daisychain01 · 01/06/2019 04:46

ZOMBIE alert reported!! MNHQ Please consider banning this poster they are a complete time waster for reactivating 12 year old threads!

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