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Need help telling my mom her idea is tacky!!

mmm50mmm50 member
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I know it is early to be planning, but because my mom is hosting my cousin's baby shower this month she is in baby-shower mode.  My mom and MIL have already agreed that they want to do one big baby shower rather than 2 separate ones; they did that for our wedding showers and it went wonderfully.  Not sure if it will be baby's aunts- my sisters and DH's sister- "hosting" with my mom and MIL paying (since my sisters are still in middle school and college and don't have money, but can do all the decorations, etc.), or if my mom and MIL will be hosting.  

My mom suggested a book theme because we might be team green, and that just fits with my DH and I.  I am fine with a book theme- and have some cute ways of doing it.  However, my mom suggested the "bring a book for baby instead of a card" thing.  

- I mentioned that I don't think she should do that because people don't want to be told what to bring, but I think I need more ammo than that the next time it comes up.  

- Not to mention you'll probably get a bunch of the same book because there are a few classics that everyone loves.   

Any other ideas to convince her?  The book theme is fine with me- and if the invitations are "booky" then some people might choose books and I would love that-- but I definitely don't want a poem or some other nonsense suggesting that people bring books for baby! 

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Re: Need help telling my mom her idea is tacky!!

  • Disneygeek77Disneygeek77 member

    " Mom, I understand where you are coming from, but I am not comfortable with asking people to bring a book instead of a card.  Please don't do this. "

    You could also suggest going to a thrift store and buying a bunch of used books and askin

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  • 1026pumpkin1026pumpkin member
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    Just tell her your concerns and that you'll definitely register for a lot of books so people see that you DO want them

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  • HelenahhandbasketHelenahhandbasket member

    I would graciously tell her that while you appreciate her idea, you are planning on registering for books to ensure that you don't get duplicates.

     

     

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  • moonflowers2013moonflowers2013 member
    imagestw_77:

    You could also suggest going to a thrift store and buying a bunch of used books and aski

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  • mmm50mmm50 member
    Thanks for all the input!!  I think I will suggest the thrift store idea if she wants a crafty element/personal message from the guests.  I will also tell her that we'll be registering for books to try and avoid duplicates and because we've alre
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