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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP again.  I'd like to vent a little. One of the two who RSVP'd late, emailed one hour before the party to say that she was not coming because grandma and cousin were visiting at the last minute.

I understand the importance of family, but they are not coming from far away.  You make a commitment, you follow through.

This whole thing reminded me that she RSVp'd last year and also flaked.  Her excuse was they they were waiting for her DH but he was running late.  The following Monday, she posted pics of her weekend at the lake on her facebook page.

Now she sent an evite for her own daughter's bday at the end of the month.  Maybe it's petty, but if she as an adult cannot show me propert courtesy, I don't feel like shlepping around looking for a gift and spending half my Saturday at her dd's party. [/quote]

You are most definitely petty![/quote]

OP, you are not petty; this lady sounds like a big flake.  Are yours and her kids good friends?  Would your kid mind (or even notice) not attending her kid's bday party?  My child is so young that I'd probably just bag this lady's kid's dumb party, and my kid wouldn't even know or notice.  But I cannot recall if your child(ren) is/are old enough to care or have an opinion?  If you can skip, I would.  PS  I'm the one who posted about "natural consequences," so you know you and I are on the same page! :)  Either way, good luck!  :)[/quote]

OP. My dd and flakey lady's dd are not friends/friendly.  I only invited her bc our kids are part of a group from pre-school/private Kindergarten.  My weekends are limited as it is and my heart is not into going. Thanks for your support, PP.  [/quote]

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