Would you be more understanding?
By Jellybelly
@CookieMonster46 (13447)
United States
July 18, 2019 3:57pm CST
My dads birthday is this weekend, my cousin is having a baby shower the same day.
We are planning just for my aunt, mom , my dad , and some kids over for a lunch/dinner.
My cousin is upset I am not coming to the shower, well no way can I with the birthday.
Also not sure if will be hot or cold this day, but the baby shower is at the reservoir, out doors so he can bbq for the guests. I wouldn't be able to sit in the heat. So the location is not good for me, but will send a gift later. Still months away from the baby coming.
Cousin is still upset, but nothing I can do. this is a coed baby shower. Lately they have a shower where both parents are present, I am noticing this more.
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@CookieMonster46 (13447)
• United States
19 Jul 19
My cousins start at 3, will be cooking and eating by then. My cousin shower is across town, not at there house. So won't work, my dad goes to bed a little early, so we had to get a time, that works for him, and his aunt to eat and our family.
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@sophie09 (34246)
• Indonesia
19 Jul 19
@CookieMonster46 well this is not perfect timing
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@CookieMonster46 (13447)
• United States
18 Jul 19
They will get it over it, at least I hope. My dad is going to be 82, so I need to be here.
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@CookieMonster46 (13447)
• United States
19 Jul 19
@JustBhem Yes, I think so , I just can't worry about it, he will have to get over it it. I forgot to mention, that I haven't seen the cousins over a year.
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@JustBhem (70555)
• Davao, Philippines
18 Jul 19
@CookieMonster46 It is more important.
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@snowy22315 (169932)
• United States
18 Jul 19
Unless they are close by you can't be two places at one time!
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@CookieMonster46 (13447)
• United States
18 Jul 19
nope, I am not up to running all over, I have slowed down a bit..
They will just have to get over it, I am sure there will be a lot of people there.
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@LadyDuck (458006)
• Switzerland
20 Jul 19
@CookieMonster46 You are right about this, I had experienced the same.
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@CookieMonster46 (13447)
• United States
19 Jul 19
I think people want what they want, and don't care about nothing else.
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@CookieMonster46 (13447)
• United States
22 Jul 19
He had a great day, we all did, I wouldn't have missed it for anything.
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@CookieMonster46 (13447)
• United States
20 Jul 19
They are young, and just don't think I guess.
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@JudyEv (325718)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Jul 19
@CookieMonster46 I think you're right but it's still pretty sad.
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@much2say (53959)
• Los Angeles, California
19 Jul 19
Not everyone can make it to planned events. My very good friend couldn't make it to my baby shower - bummer - but I wasn't upset over it. There were plenty of people around to make it a joyous occasion - and it will be that way for your cousin - I hope she can find it in her heart to understand that you need to be there for your dad.
@chrissbergstrom (10767)
• Banks, Oregon
18 Jul 19
It is so sad that family do not think about others, my Aunt recently did something very similar, she knew we had my Nieces Birthday that day, just she planned her wedding for that day.... My Niece was very upset about it to, but she decided herself that we should go to the wedding and just celebrate her birthday party another day.
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@CookieMonster46 (13447)
• United States
18 Jul 19
that's terrible, but no I won't feel like being in two place or trying to. We won't change the day of his birthday celebration.
@florelway (23112)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
18 Jul 19
This is the situation of right vs right when you have to choose between 2 alternatives.
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@CookieMonster46 (13447)
• United States
18 Jul 19
Well I got to put my dad first in this case, I suggested they come here for some food and cake after.. But I know they won't come.
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