A pretty grim 2nd Birthday party for Millie

[Still Kate]

Hi Everyone,
            Millie had her birthday party today, and only family were here. I'd invited quite a few of her friends plus sibblings and none showed. 

The play group she goes to is church run, there are no others around here, but I don't wear my beliefs on my arm so to speak, and I respect others beliefs and apparently, I'm quite alright to baby-sit their kids when they have things to do but I'm not, obviously, good enough for a party.

Put aside the food I bought, the party bags and presents for guests, entertainment then wine / beer for the adults, balloons etc.

Millie had a good time, at two years old all she was worried about was cuddles and Iggle Piggle and Upsy Daisy, and what food was within reach on the table.

But I feel very upset for her and very P****d that this happened.

What can I say.... Baby sitting services CANCELLED and there's party bags up for grabs here !

Bless'd Be
Kate. xx

[Lark]

I'm sorry to hear that Kate.  You just never know how people will act about things, but you'd think a birthday party for a two year old wouldn't be so frightening that the grownups thought their kids might get Witch cooties on them.

-Lark-

[Crescent Moon]

I'm sorry too Kate.  People tend to be ignorant and stupid.  I'm glad Millie had a good time anyway. 

[Ara]

No fun, Kate!  Man, wish you'd have invited me.  We'd throw a blast for Millie

[angelrn]

That is so awful, I can't stand people who behave in that way.  It is one of my very few peeves.
But I feel the need to ask this...Is the religion really why they didn't come?
I know, I know, I'm not trying to offend or anger, it's just me, I always try to find a brighter side.
No matter, no one should have to be alone on their bday.  I'm glad that your Millie was able to shine through.  It shows her strength.
BB
Mary

[Sorsha]

Isn't it odd how petty people can be?
And don't you wonder what the kids of these people are learning from example?

I went thru similar times when my kids were young. People were scared to let their kids play, attend parties, or sleepovers with mine, just because I earned money to support my kids by singing in bands they didn't approve of, yet had never been to see!

So sorry you are having to get a taste of this! And even more sorry to see that people's minds have not evolved much more, from where they were some 30 plus years ago!

[Gryphon]

I feel your pain. The first few years here, I tried to throw birthday parties for the Rabbit (ages 6 and 7). I invited all the girls in her class (about 16 children). No one showed. After that I stopped throwing birthday parties for outside of the family. When the Rabbit turned 10, she decided I couldn't throw a party (the really cool parties I threw for ages 3-5 were forgotten) and talked her father into doing it instead. He spent a fortune on party supplies. One girl showed up out of the half dozen she invited.

We don't throw parties any more. People can't be bothered to RSVP. I can't deal with the disappointment. For the Rabbit's last birthday (14) she decided she didn't want a party. I couldn't deal with that. I called all the assorted brothers and sisters and we surprised her with dinner at her favorite Mexican restaurant.

Somehow, I don't think people's poor manners have to do with your beliefs. I think people are just plain rude and inconsiderate and unschooled in social graces these days. It's a "what's in it for me" world. Sad statement, but I see it happening a lot in many social situations.

On the up side, Millie had fun, she couldn't care less if there were other kids or not. Plan for something family oriented next year and don't worry about the social boobs!

[Rowan CedarWolf]

I'm sorry to see that Millie had such a crappy turnout. But what matters is that she was surrounded with those who truely love and treasure her.