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Devastated
Why the hell am I posting this? Probably because I'm so upset that I'm crying. We had 45 RSVPs for Madi's party for today. And then more than half of the people have e-mailed/called to cancel. Yes, people have "legit" reasons for not coming, but I'm still irritated. I'm mostly upset because come hell or high water I've been there for their kids, families, whatever. One of my friends was supposed to run the party for us.
I've spent a lot of money on food, decorations, etc. And most of it will be wasted. I need to look up a local South Bay women's shelter, to donate all the food to. Why bother even having a party. I'm down to less than 20 people.
Re: Devastated
okay, that sucks. ?i'd be irritated about all of the cancellations, too.
but just focus on the celebration itself, and try to have fun.?
Wow! Do these people have kids? I would think friends with kids would realize how not cool this is especially after you went to their parties. Terrible. I'm sorry Monika. I would make a mental note of each person who could not attend and next time i feel obligated to attend their functions, suddenly not feel so obligated. Doesn't mean not go, but certainly if something better comes along....well you know how that goes:)
That sucks! I am so sorry....I am sure Madi will have a wonderful party anyways.
I know it is hard, but try to remember that today is Madi's day, and just make the most of it!
It happens all the time, people back out or don't show up. ?I had about 50 no shows for our wedding!?
With the amount that is coming you will probably get to spend time with all of them versus just saying Hi! ?
I'm so sorry, that must be so frustrating! Perhaps your invited guests did have something come up, but that many people at the last minute? I'm sure they could have given you more notice --anyone with kids ought to be mindful of how much effort goes into throwing a birthday party!
I hope Madi had a wonderful party regardless! I'm sure it was a party those folks will be sorry they missed.
PS. If you did want to donate extra food, St. Paul's church in Redondo (between Phelan and Felton, north of Artesia) holds a soup kitchen/food pantry every Tuesday evening. Perhaps that could be a good resource for you.
Sorry to hear about the predicament. Donating sounds good though. I do hope that Madi still had fun at the party.?
(((hugs)))!
time to pull out the vodka for those lemons sister!
The party was great! Of course, people like my father and MIL didn't show up as expected. 7 of the 12 kids also weren't there. But it all worked out. It was a lot of fun, and Madison had a blast.
And Alisa, "devastated" is the word I'd use. I have no family in the US. My friends are very important to me. I am always there for them. So for so many families to cancel last minute really hurts me.
I would understand you being upset if your friends had a record of doing stuff like this. Do they routinely blow you off for no reason? If so, time for new friends. If not, then life just happens sometimes.
With kids, it seems like there is a birthday party to go to every weekend. We all just can't make it to every single one.