Tomorrow is the 4th birthday of my twin nephews. I did not send a card, gift or anything else as I can really not afford it. I know that is a lame excuse but come on, when I was a kid, my aunt and uncle never sent me anything on my birthdays. The only time I even saw them was on Christmas and they lived in the same town.
My brother and his wife have not done anything for my kids’ birthdays and to be really honest I just don’t have the time to shop, package and mail anything out to them. Is this bad? What do you do for all your niece’s and nephews birthdays? Is it now politically correct to recognize every niece and nephew on their birthday? You might suggest that I just give them a polite phone call to wish them happy birthday but truth be told my brother and his wife will probably be put off for me not sending something. They are just sort of like that.
I guess if they took the time to read my blog then they would know that I truly wish Nick and Noah a very Happy 4th Birthday. But they don’t read my blog so I guess it will just have to go down in the history books as another one missed by "auntie".
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I think sending them a nice, maybe even homemade card, would be nice. It shows that you were at least thinking about them even if you were'nt able to send them a gift. If you're brother gets put-off by that, well then that's just too bad. Anyway, why should he expect to receive a gift from your if he has never reciprocated? Again, it doesn't have to be much, it's the thought that counts. I wouldn't loose too much sleep over it!
Posted by: JillyMac | June 30th, 2007 7:29 am |
I totally agree with your thoughts. I have the same with my own sister/brother-in-law and my nephews.
But I always send a gift even if it's just a $10 bill only because it's not fair to slight the kids just because the parents are jerks! 90% of the time my own kids don't get anything from my sis/BIL, but I still keep sending.
I'd send a little something….even if it's a card and a PEZ dispenser.
Posted by: Karen | July 1st, 2007 8:50 pm |
I think you should send them a homemade card. Their mother would really appreciate the thought that went into it.
Posted by: kath | July 1st, 2007 9:45 pm |
I woild like to comment. Do it for the kids.. you would have enjoyed it as a kid.. just think of their faces- they have MAIL WITH MONEY! It will also make you feel better too!
Posted by: Pam | July 18th, 2007 5:27 pm |