AW: Christmas cards! And need some input...

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I just ordered our Christmas cards for this year! I am so excited to send them out...

Okay, so I need some advice though. So far basically all of my friends, my mom, and DH's parents and sisters know already. I am planning on sending these cards out on Monday or Tuesday of next week. I will definitely call my dad to let him know "in person," (pretty sure I can't get out of that one) but do you think we should call our grandparents too? I'm torn between wanting it to be an exciting surprise, and worrying that they're going to be upset that they found out on a card. I kind of feel like it's less impersonal than if it was just like, a line in an annual newsletter - I mean obviously this is supposed to be a big fun surprise. Also, this will probably get me flamed, but I feel like the whole "not personally calling everyone" thing is more acceptable for a third child than if it were our first or something. I mean we have to start getting creative or they're all just going to blend together, right?

But yeah. Torn. WWYD?

PS: Also, I really hate telling people. If that makes any difference to anyone.

august8080

First of all, that is SO cute!!

I would tell my parents and grandparents myself, but other relatives such as aunts, uncles, cousins, I wouldn't mind finding out on the card and neither would they. Family relationships and dynamics are so different in each family that I think it depends and you know them best. I'm very close to my grandparents, so I've told them in person both times (even though it meant a trip to DFW) and then I let them disseminate the news to the rest of my large, extended family. 

rssnlvr

CUTE card.

Personally, I'd call my grandparents. But we're pretty close, and they'd be probably a little hurt they didn't hear it from me. I guess it all depends on your relationship with them. 

FireChiefsBride

I would write a personal note on there and call it a day. 

Cute cards! 

amyliisa

LOVE LOVE LOVE your card!! 

FWIW, with DS1, we announced in our Christmas card to everyone except our parents and siblings (which we did in person/over the phone).  But grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and all except close friends found out with their Christmas card.  Everyone was thrilled and no one was upset at finding out that way.

Sinafey

That's such a fun idea!  Though I know where you're coming from, I'd personally call the grandparents.  I know mine would be upset to hear it from a card.

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amyliisa:

LOVE LOVE LOVE your card!! 

FWIW, with DS1, we announced in our Christmas card to everyone except our parents and siblings (which we did in person/over the phone).  But grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and all except close friends found out with their Christmas card.  Everyone was thrilled and no one was upset at finding out that way.

Okay, that is really good to hear! I reeeeeeeally don't want to call anyone. I'm currently trying to rationalize not even calling my dad. *sigh*

I think we will probably end up calling just one set of DH's grandparents. They are the only ones I can see being miffed that they weren't personally told. Unfortunately they're also the ones that will make it the absolute most painful and awkward. When my SIL told them about her latest pregnancy I believe the phrase "pop them out" was used. Ick. 

Taytee

I'll say that you're a married woman of childbearing age. You've already had 2 kids so really, #3 isn't such a HUGE surprise You can get away with a card. Now if you just got married this year and everyone was waiting to hear when you were knocked up, you'd get crucified for announcing with a card.

But. Things being as they are! You're in the clear.

OrangeFelt told a whole bunch of her family she got MARRIED using a card

molliedb

this is so cute. stealing it for a friend who has a big announcement to make soon