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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Jen and Kim are sisters.

Jen has four children, and her son Aiden turned 3 at the end of May.  They did not have a party, but went on an overnight trip on his birthday weekend.  Kim has two children, and her daughter Isabelle is turning 3 at the end of June. They planned to have a family/preschool friends party.  Parties with grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, etc are the norm in this family, as everyone is local.

Jen hears from a relative that Kim has asked about availability for some people to attend Isabelle’s birthday party the Saturday following her birthday.  Jen had planned to have a party for Aiden that day, but had only asked a few other relatives about their availability.  Jen and Kim talk and become aware of each other’s tentative plans.  Jen suggests a joint party, Kim declines.  Jen suggests that Kim have Isabelle’s party the weekend before her birthday.  Kim says they are too busy during that week to put the party together, and also does not want to have Isabelle’s party before her actual birthday.  Grandparents request against having one party on Saturday and the other on Sunday (just too much party for one weekend).  Jen suggests she have Aiden’s party the next weekend (now looking into July), but Kim’s family is leaving for vacation that day.  Kim says they would not be able to come, but understands if Jen chooses that day for Aiden’s party.

Jen and Kim can’t come to an agreement.  Kim messages Jen to tell her that Isabelle’s party is definitely going to be on the day in question and gives her the time.  Jen responds with “Fine.”  The next day, Kim receives an e-vite, sent to the entire family, for Aiden’s birthday party on the same day.

Who’s right?  Who’s being a jerk?  Obviously, I am either Kim or Jen, but I won’t reveal myself yet (just in case it isn’t obvious)
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My head hurts.[/quote]

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