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I have no motivation to book DS's b-day party

escape1stescape1st
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I know what I want to do for his b-day (train theme) even have a cake and decoration ideas in mind and the invites planned in my head.  I just have no motivation to call and book the room and our house is way too small to host both families at one time.  DH's family are all fighting with one another right now and I don't want the drama of "I'm not going to show up if this person is invited" forcing an uncomfortable situation.  But I know they will all witch and moan if we don't have a big party for DS.  I feel like just having a small party with my family.  Sigh.

I feel like a bad mom for not having more enthusiasm for this and he actually "gets" that he is turning a year older this year.  I'm just bummed and feel like I'm letting him down. 

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Re: I have no motivation to book DS's b-day party

  • robnnoelrobnnoel

    I just went through some of this problem at the beginning of the month for DS birthday, too big family, and too much moaning.  So, I got tired of it and I just decided to invite everyone and it was their problem if they didnt want to come. I was not going to cater to wining and *itching and that was it.  I figured if they couldnt get over it for a 2 hours kids bday party that was their problem not mine.  Some people didnt come, but guess what I really DONT CARE!!! Smile

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  • adamsbabbleadamsbabble member
    When Ava was turning 3, I was in my first trimester with Lila and I felt bad for not having any enthusiasm about her party, but once I got started with the planning I felt better.  I would just go ahead with what you have in mind and invite whomever you normally would, and not mention anything else about it to them.  If they have a problem with it, they can keep it to themselves and work it out amongst themselves.  It's not your problem and your DS's party isn't about them or their drama.  They need to put that aside for the time being.
    Ava Caroline 8.27.07 I Charlotte Grace 5.18.09 I Lila Katherine 1.20.11

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  • curlypie1curlypie1

    Yes, you are right. His party is not about them at all and if you think they are going to carry their drama while you are trying to honor and celebrate your son, maybe you could kind of forget to mention which day you are celebrating?

    You're not a bad Mom for not feeling motivated to deal with this. You shouldn't have to have a special day overshadowed by them.

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