Conflicted about attending child's recital, help me decide DCUM

[Anonymous]

This thread wins the day! Yay, OP.

[Anonymous]

Awww. Thank you for the update, PO. This post made my day.

I was one of the posters who encouraged you to go and have been worried that I didnt do the right thing (being sick, you don't need added stress let alone feeling eeally sick while there). So high-five to you, and so glad your little ones enjoyed it too!

[Anonymous]

Awwww!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It would be a PITA, but would probably mean the world to this little boy. i say go.

Agree. An opportunity to do something this child will never forget and will love you forever.

[Anonymous]

OP, you’re the best.

[Anonymous]

That is so sweet. You are a great neighbor and friend to that little boy!

[Anonymous]

Don't go to this one, but promise to do something else with him.

[Anonymous]

This is nice. I was going to sugggedt you stay home and kid does play for you- make a big deal of it- but you still can do this. Maybe even say your little ones liked it so much and you want to ask if he would consider signing just for them- and or your husband - sell pretend tickets and have snacks or whatever

[Anonymous]

A few years ago DH bought out little 4 yo neighbor some roses for a recital. she’s eight and she still talks about that. She and DH have a really fun and special relationship. You should go.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OMG just go to that poor child’s recital...how is this even a question?

+1,000

[Anonymous]

It is very possible that the boy is coming to your house as much for you as for your son. He might see in you something that reminds him of his mom. Something some vibe you give off that makes him feel like home.
Maybe it is important that you will go but also keep your priorities.

[Anonymous]

I'd go. I'd sit in the back so I could escape if the kids got too unruly.

I've seen parents do this plenty of times. They "monitor" what's going on in the recital to see when their kid is up but spend most of the time in the hallway letting the kids be louder and play.

[Anonymous]

Good for you and you are setting a wonderful example of kindness for your children!

[Anonymous]

AW! That's wonderful OP! You made my day.

[Anonymous]

I always think about my children losing their mother and the kindness of others helping them through. If you are only slightly inconvenienced and it makes him happy, then go. Is it really the end of the world if your kid goes to bed a little after 7:30pm? He's 7 and he lost his mom.