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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We always say no gifts because we don’t want anyone to feel like a gift is necessary for their child to attend. I would never think you are a jerk for bringing a gift though. (My kid is always delighted!) People on here need to lighten up. For some families, it’s really weird not to bring a gift to a party. [/quote]

We say no gifts because we live in a really small apartment and we would end up looking like hoarders if didn't say no gifts and kept everything.  So if you bring a gift when we ask you not to we usually ask our kid to pick out an old toy to donate to make room for this one, or we re-gift the new one.  I get that it sounds like too hard a line for a kid and that makes me sound like a grinch, but my kids are fine with it.  Just don't expect everyone to welcome gifts with open arms and delight when we've asked you not to.  And don't worry, our kids still get birthday and holiday gifts, but we simply don't have the capacity to store *another* box of aquabeads or whatever.[/quote]

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