my DD started reception class in September and her being my only child I’m having to navigate a whole new world! It was decided by the class instead of presents for 25 lots of kids the parents who are invited will just transfer money into account of parent if parent is having a birthday party. So far everyone has had a whole class party. I’ve got mixed feelings but just went along with group decision.
Well today was my DD’s birthday party! 20 kids parents transferred the amount class agreed with and 4 didn’t. I didn’t think anything and just thought maybe they’ll just give a present on the day (which was today) but no nothing today! I find it really awkward and I’m a bit annoyed as out the 4 that haven’t 2 have had a party already and I transferred money and the 3rd one is the lady who actually started all this faff - it was her idea to do this but she hasn’t! The other one I suppose is a genuine mistake so I’m not too bothered.
it’s a little awkward isn’t it as one of them who hadn’t paid their kids party is in 2 weeks. I obviously will transfer. I just think this situation just makes what should be a nice time a little transactional. I would t have cared but it wasn’t my idea to set this transfer thing up! Would you be annoyed? I do have a tendency to spiral so please talk me through this. I know it’s not personal but I’m kind of pissed off at the whole set up. I don’t want to be checking whose given what etc.