Dear Parents,
Responding to a birthday invitation is as straightforward as a simple yes or no. It doesn’t require a trip to the post office, a stamp, or even the effort of picking up a pen. You could even do it while lounging in bed—it merely takes a click! I noticed you viewed the invitation yesterday at 10:16 a.m., and your child mentioned to my daughter at school that he would be attending the party. So what’s holding you back? Is it a fear of commitment? If you’re uncertain about your attendance, there’s an option to Decide Later. That’s the beauty of modern technology.
RSVPing to an evite is more convenient than getting dressed in the morning! I can’t help but notice the number of parents showing up in pajamas with their coffee in hand at school drop-off. I completely understand—adulting can be tough.
If the invitation got lost in the depths of your inbox, no worries; I sent two automated reminders, giving you three chances to respond. Yet, it seems the RSVP might not have seemed essential to you. I guess the same applies to my need to know how much pizza to order or how many goodie bags to prepare. I could just order enough for the entire class and their siblings, but that doesn’t quite seem fair, does it?
Fast forward to party day, and it appears that you decided it was the perfect time to drop off both of your kids, even though only one was invited. I am left to wonder if it registered with you that it was a pool party for 8-year-olds, and your younger child can’t swim. You casually asked the front desk if the party host is a guardian, tossed a life jacket on your little one, and off you went. Must be nice to be so carefree.
Think I’m too uptight? Perhaps, but I do feel overwhelmed when I’m put in the position of being a babysitter and lifeguard at my daughter’s birthday. I had one child for a reason—I appreciate simplicity.
Rest assured, your child was safe, and I made sure he didn’t drown while you took a well-deserved break for caffeine. Everyone is tired, so I understand that. But it is common courtesy to RSVP and for only the invited child to attend. You weren’t alone in this, though; two other parents brought siblings, but at least they could swim.
When did it become acceptable to drop off an entire family when only one child is invited? Growing up, I had three siblings, and we never attended parties together. If it’s about fairness, maybe it’s best you just stay home. Or perhaps you could tell your younger child to be a big girl when her older sibling comes back from the party with goodies. Whatever you choose to say is not my concern.
I should note, you did bring a gift to a no-gift party—a 2,000-piece puzzle of kittens! I’m thrilled at the thought of piecing that together after a day with 27 children at the pool; it sounds like the perfect way to unwind.
While I don’t expect gratitude, the puzzle will certainly be acknowledged in the mail. I hope your Starbucks was enjoyable!
Sincerely,
A Frustrated Mom
Summary
This letter expresses the frustrations of a parent dealing with the common issue of RSVPs being overlooked for birthday parties. It humorously addresses the challenges of organizing events when parents fail to communicate their attendance, highlighting the importance of respect and consideration in group gatherings.
Keyphrase
RSVP for Birthday Parties
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