My son is starting primary school in September. I've met a few other school mums socially and am in a Whatsapp group with them. Most of the others knew each other already as their children went to the same preschool.
One mum sent an invitation for her son's birthday party to the Whatsapp group. It's a pool party. All of the other mums replied saying they couldn't make it. The mum who sent the invite was taking it in good humour it but was still obviously a bit stressed by the fact nobody was coming.
Now here is where I think I've made a faux pas... I felt so sorry for them. I said, if numbers allow, I'd love to come with my son. The mum said of course.
Now. My son has never met this boy. I've never met this boy either! Only his (really lovely) mum.
It looks like it's only going to be this little boy's family, and then me and my son. Have I made it awkward?? Will the family think "who are these random people who have turned up?"
I'm cringing a bit at myself. As awful as I felt for the boy and his mum - have I been a huge weirdo accepting the invitation?
(What's more - I only have a bikini to swim in. A bravissimo halterneck that's quite booby. That's inappropriate isn't it? I'm going to have to shell out for a one piece!!)