1st bday party will be smaller than expected :( (long)

Shine2015 · May 2012

We had a 60th bday party for my dad yesterday and my family was asking how many people would be at G's party in a couple of weeks. That's when I realized that there won't be very many people there at all and this has upset me. There are 2 reasons I am sad about this. First, the one thing I remember about my own birthday parties is the people. There were always so many family and friends and it was always such a great time spending time with them. I know G will not remember this party but I will and it just bothers me.

The second reason is because of some of the people that won't be there. I still have not heard from anyone on DHs side of the family. Now I know that most of them live 2-3 hours away but my SIL knows she has a room here and can come for the entire weekend. And I doubt his parents will come - his mom just got released from a rehab hospital after having a stroke and she is still having some issues- so I understand that. But it still upsets me that they probably won't show. And if you're not coming, at least still RSVP so I know.

Other people that won't be there include my dad and youngest sis. The company my dad works for has this special job going on right now that is running 24/7. The starting date changed at least 3 times before it actually began and things are going slower than everyone had hoped. And he is working 12+ hours a day to keep up. My sis is a coach and will be OOT for the state tournament. Of course I didn't know this when I picked the date but it wouldn't have mattered since she is leaving 3 days later to go to Costa Rica for the summer.

But the person I am most upset about possibly missing the party is my own DH Crying Party date and time was picked and invites were mailed out and then he found out he got the new job he had just bid on. We knew the crazy days and hours he would be working but we had no idea that he would get the job so soon. He filled out the paperwork for the bid on a Monday and he was at his new position Tuesday! He is not working weekends yet since he is still training but it looks like they want him to start before the weekend of the party. I know he is trying to get someone else to cover if he actually does have to work that day but he also wants to be careful since he is the new guy.

Didn't intend for this to be so long but I guess I needed to vent.

Dana_Loves_J · May 2012

I'm sorry you won't have as many people at LO's party as you were hoping for. Seems like a lot of it is out of their control though. Except SIL, she should be there for you guys. Hopefully you and LO will still be able to have a great time with the guests that can make it.

jkchs2003 · May 2012

Maybe you could change the date or time? At least so DH could be there.

cvl105 · May 2012

Sounds like maybe you should change the date? If there's not too many people, you can just call and/or email. Send a revised evite.

cmread · May 2012

I'm sorry! I would be upset, too. I agree with PPs - I think if it were me, I would look into changing the date so that at least DH could be there.

kimbo1216 · May 2012

jkchs2003:
Maybe you could change the date or time? At least so DH could be there.

I agree. Just because the invites have been sent doesn't mean you can't change it. You can send out an amendment.

Andie_83 · May 2012

Is there any way you could change the date for your DH? As much as it sucks that your/DH's family can't make it, it would make me really sad if my DH couldn't be there for Z's first bday.

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