I see alot of Birthday threads where the Mom is asking how to delicately ask the Guests not to bring gifts to their kids Birthday Party or give alternatives as to what they CAN bring.
Why has this become the norm?
What happened to simple days when your Guests could just bring whatever they wanted to bring?
Some people get a certain joy AND put in alot of time picking out that special gift for their loved one. Why rob people of that?
When DS is invited to someone's Birthday Party, I am genuinely excited for that Child and I spend a great deal of time and effort finding out what he/she would like for their Birthday.
And DS enjoys giving the gift to the Birthday Child.
Sure you may have a house cluttered with plastic toys and nonsensical frous frous but that's the fun of it all.
I just don't think it's fair to put all these "restrictions" on the Guests who want to just celebrate with your child on that special day and in doing so, giving them a gift without restrictions.
Just my .02 cents.
Why has this become the norm?
What happened to simple days when your Guests could just bring whatever they wanted to bring?
Some people get a certain joy AND put in alot of time picking out that special gift for their loved one. Why rob people of that?
When DS is invited to someone's Birthday Party, I am genuinely excited for that Child and I spend a great deal of time and effort finding out what he/she would like for their Birthday.
And DS enjoys giving the gift to the Birthday Child.
Sure you may have a house cluttered with plastic toys and nonsensical frous frous but that's the fun of it all.
I just don't think it's fair to put all these "restrictions" on the Guests who want to just celebrate with your child on that special day and in doing so, giving them a gift without restrictions.
Just my .02 cents.