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XP: Attending Kids parties
OK- so I love birthdays and I throw L a big party (and I'll do the same for X)- now I invite my family and friends- even those without kids...since life is so busy - sometimes the only time I see these people are at the birthday party (i invite them to other things or text or email but usually this is the only "party")...an aquaintence said this sounds gift grabby to them...
what do you ladies think? If you don't have kids but your friend with a child invites you to their childs bday party- do you think its gift grabby? how could someone invite you- in a way that doesnt seem gift grabby...
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Re: XP: Attending Kids parties
I don't think it's gift grabby. As you know, most of my friends have kids and I don't. I get invited to some of their kids birthdays but not others. I understand that some have small parties where it's just close family/friends and I'm fine with that. But if you are going to have a big party and invite a bunch of your friends and you didn't invite those friends that don't have kids, I'd think they'd feel left out. I don't think it's fair to not invite a friend just because they don't have a kid. That's happened me many times and I hate it. Just because I don't have a kid, doesn't mean I wouldn't like to go to something that involves kids.
It's kind of like not getting invited to something because you are single and not part of a couple - it's not fair leaving someone out based on their lifestyle choices.
I wouldn't necessarily see it as gift-grabby, because I love getting my friends' kids presents either way. That said, I would rather go over and visit one on one vs. at a party (if the goal was to spend time with friends) because kids parties can be nuts and the parents rarely get to relax.
This is exactly what I was going to say. Kids parties aren't for adults so to me, it's odd going to one since I don't have kids, unless it's my niece/nephew or I was very close with the family. Maybe instead of a formal invite you could send an email out to the people and just say "Hey - we're having a party for L on _____ and we'd love to see you and join you if you're up for some cake!" I also might add something about no gifts, but that's your call.
The way I see it is if you are feeding me and giving me beer, I have no problem spending $20 on a kids toy, KWIM?
L's party was the first baby party I had ever been to in my life and it was fun to catch up with everyone. If there is not beer at L's 2nd bday, count me out, lol!
have you met my husband? of course there will be beer ;-)