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Speechless.
I figured you ladies would appreciate this one...my MIL threw me a shower a few weeks ago, and last night, she announced that for my next shower, she's just going to send out self-addressed envelopes instead of invitations and people could just send money.
Umm...first of all, let's focus on this baby for now...who said anything about a second child? And it's my understanding that showers are typically not held for the second, at least not in our area or social circle. And I wish I could say that she was kidding about the envelopes idea...she wasn't. I love my husband but this woman is crazy.
I have a feeling this is only the beginning of what will be quite an adventure with 'grandma'...
....help :-/
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Re: Speechless.
paahahahaha.....just imagine.
you go to your mailbox and see an envolope fROM Karen down the street.
it has her address on it and a note that says she is expecting and again.....oh....what is this?
A request for money......in my mailbox.......
**blank stare** AWKWARD!
Speechless was a perfect title. Holy cow! That would have left me speechless as well. And, she was totally serious. Wow!
GL with her! Sounds like you - really your hubby! - will be having lots of boundaries and ground rules discussions with Grandma in the future! :-)
I wish she was...I laughed after she said it, only to be met with an offended stare from across the table. Oops. She then went on to defend why it would be such a great idea. Way more convenient for the guests...they wouldn't have to shop for a gift or spend an entire afternoon at a party.
Maybe I'm the weird one, but those are my favorite parts about showers...picking out a gift, wrapping it up to be nice n cute, and socializing with family and friends at the shower. If I didn't want to do that, I would RSVP no...
Heck, let's plan a drive through 1st birthday party for LO while we're at it. No need to waste everyone's time with the nonsense of an actual party, pictures, cake, and fun