One thing I did not know I would encounter as a mom with kids in school is the birthday invite story. I hear this all the time.
"Mom, so-and-so is having a party. Can I go?"
Over and over I have heard this. And my response is always the same.
"You can go as long as we get an invite"
This has played out numerous times so far, but this last one took the cake!
Seanna came home with the announcement and we did the same song and dance. Only this time the next day she came home with this.
She proudly walk in and said she got Elizabeth's Party Invite. She then says, "But mom it's not till February." I guess Elizabeth took it in her own hands to make an invite so Seanna could attend her party. She included her address and all! Those clever little 6 year olds!
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A couple of years ago, my son and his "best friend" were all excited about the friend's birthday party. (They were 6 at the time). Then, when birthday party time came around, my son didn't get an invitation! He kept asking me about it and I said the same thing as you did--can't go unless we get an invite.
My son took it upon himself to ask his friend if he could come to the party and his friend said that his mom said that "there were already too many boys coming."
WHAT IN THE WORLD?!?!
Posted by: april f | November 06, 2009 at 05:46 AM
@April holy cow. My heart hurts for your son even a couple years later.
Heather that is so funny. Love it.
Posted by: Prudence | November 06, 2009 at 06:38 AM
So clever! I wish I would have thought of that when I was her age ;)
Posted by: JV | November 06, 2009 at 06:51 AM
Awesome! I can't wait to see you tomorrow woman. I am dying!
Posted by: Melissa Fitzpatrick | November 06, 2009 at 08:27 PM