tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7515472762446988919.post3043585965166086866..comments2023-10-26T07:41:25.639-07:00Comments on In the Mommy Trenches: It's My Party and You're Not InvitedPatriciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17943532025439642674noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7515472762446988919.post-28351837635606567802015-10-30T12:21:47.829-07:002015-10-30T12:21:47.829-07:00This made me almost cry. Sounds to me like you are...This made me almost cry. Sounds to me like you are a great mom doing her absolute best, and that the parents in your neighborhood need to teach their girls some "party etiquette" to say the very least. I'm over 50, but "back in the day", children were taught that while the guests were important, they were never to forget that this occasion was for the birthday-child's special day, and to behave accordingly (or they would not be invited back!). Usually, these problems correct themselves with age and maturity level, but if your daughter is too upset, may be best to try a different approach, like a family outing or with just one or two kids your daughter does have close ties with. <br /><br />I had boys, and I must say I admire your energy. I copped out by my eldest's 5th birthday, by sending the kids off to a place that specialized in organizing party activities. Maybe that might be something you could find for special needs kids, or even consider starting your own business that does just that? God bless you for your efforts, though!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03520799181181384176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7515472762446988919.post-41160130892047839722015-10-02T19:14:45.945-07:002015-10-02T19:14:45.945-07:00I agree! Better to use the money you'd spend o...I agree! Better to use the money you'd spend on a party and spend on it a family fun time instead!Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17943532025439642674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7515472762446988919.post-84425169681073682042015-10-02T06:45:35.613-07:002015-10-02T06:45:35.613-07:00I feel you pain. My oldest was only invited to one...I feel you pain. My oldest was only invited to one party last year and two the year before that. Even though we had a big party for her, she still wasn't invited back. Last year she asked to take a family trip to the beach for her weekend. Done! Much better than throwing a party for kids that she doesn't get along with. Twingle Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12907505775593685411noreply@blogger.com