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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I wouldn't go. The out-of-state last "kid free" wedding we were invited to cost us several thousands between the week-end away with the groom's men (husband was in the wedding), the money they spent getting drunk at strip club (eyeroll), the hotel at the wedding venue, renting the outfits, gifts and whatnot. My husband attended while I stayed home with the kids. Never again. I can find a better use of my money. [b]And if you don't care about meeting my kids then don't expect me to get all excited when it's your turn to have a family.[/b] [/quote]

Nobody cares about meeting your kids.[/quote]

Until they expect her to babysit their kids at another family event five or so years from now.  [/quote]

NP. The only people we have ever asked to watch our kids overnight are grandparents, one aunt whose kids *I* used to watch overnight when I was in my 20s and they were little, and daycare teachers who we pay handsomely. Not everyone expects a "village," just a few very close people with whom there is already an organic relationship. Tit for tat types don't make the list.

Sure, I like to meet/see my cousin's kids or whomever, but I don't want to attend an elegant and fun party with them. Or mine. Or anyone else's. Unless they are there for the ceremony and the dinner, then the parents (or a hired sitter) puts them to bed at a proper time. I want to talk to my friends and relatives, not "watch Bitsy for just a quick minute" while her parents get food or dance or whatever. I do plenty of watching my own kids, and family members', at casual events such as family reunions. I don't want your kids underfoot on one of the few times we all get to dress up, eat cake, dance, and have ADULT conversation. [/quote]

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