I forgot my niece's birthday party

[Anonymous]

I feel so guilty right now! My niece's 7th birthday party was today and I COMPLETELY FORGOT about it! I lied to my sister, with whom I am extremely close, because she is very sensitive and I just couldn't hurt her feelings by telling her the truth; which is that I'm a jerk and was at playdate for my daughter. I'm so racked with guilt about lying to her and missing my niece's party. Ugh, I'm such a JERK!! Just had to anonymously vent to the internet, since I'm pretty sure everyone else I know would be appalled!

[Anonymous]

Just apologize sincerely and offer to take niece out for a special auntie/niece ice cream date.

[Anonymous]

Just bring or send a gift and then move on.

[Anonymous]

Just out of curiosity, what did you tell your sister? At what point did you remember?

[Anonymous]

Its a bit weird to have a party during the week. I probably would have forgot too.

[Anonymous]

If it makes you feel better I forgot to FaceTime a family member I'd set the time up with yesterday. This is someone I never talk to and it was a big deal. Totally forgot. But was vaguely honest about it because I didn't see a way out!

[Anonymous]

UGH! That's so sad. But nothing you can do now except promise yourself to do better. Bummer!

[Anonymous]

Start using google calendar. It helps immensely

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Start using google calendar. It helps immensely

Agree. I'd never remember anything if I didn't have a calendar chime. I set it to remind me two hours ahead, or 24 if it's something really out of the ordinary that I know I'll forget and shouldn't.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I feel so guilty right now! My niece's 7th birthday party was today and I COMPLETELY FORGOT about it! I lied to my sister, with whom I am extremely close, because she is very sensitive and I just couldn't hurt her feelings by telling her the truth; which is that I'm a jerk and was at playdate for my daughter. I'm so racked with guilt about lying to her and missing my niece's party. Ugh, I'm such a JERK!! Just had to anonymously vent to the internet, since I'm pretty sure everyone else I know would be appalled!

OP, you have to let this go! In the big scheme of things it's REALLY not a big deal. I have no doubt you are an awesome auntie. If you haven't already, plan a time to bring over the gift, pick up some cupcakes, and have a nice visit with your sister while the kids play. These things happen, you spared her feelings, it's unlikely you will forget a b-day again.

[Anonymous]

I once forgot to go to my kid's school holiday program.

[Anonymous]

I used to remember everything but parenthood has drained my brain cells. I've employed the use of the calendar on my phone and set the reminder alarm on the important things. I also sometimes put a post-it on the kitchen counter the night before if there's something I might forget in the morning.

For your niece, I think this is easy to make it up to her. An outing to the movies, a restaurant, and/or a toy store and all will be forgiven.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I once forgot to go to my kid's school holiday program.

Lucky you!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I used to remember everything but parenthood has drained my brain cells. I've employed the use of the calendar on my phone and set the reminder alarm on the important things. I also sometimes put a post-it on the kitchen counter the night before if there's something I might forget in the morning.

For your niece, I think this is easy to make it up to her. An outing to the movies, a restaurant, and/or a toy store and all will be forgiven.

Exactly! Everything goes on my calendar or I will not be there! Forgive yourself op but take precautions to be better.

[Anonymous]

I have a paper calendar to keep me on track. This week is a weird one - I could see forgetting something like that.