Anonymous
Post 12/31/2015 13:31     Subject: I forgot my niece's birthday party
I have a paper calendar to keep me on track. This week is a weird one - I could see forgetting something like that.
Anonymous
Post 12/31/2015 13:00     Subject: I forgot my niece's birthday party
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
Post 12/31/2015 12:59     Subject: I forgot my niece's birthday party
Anonymous wrote:I once forgot to go to my kid's school holiday program.

Lucky you!
Anonymous
Post 12/31/2015 12:58     Subject: I forgot my niece's birthday party
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
Post 12/31/2015 12:57     Subject: I forgot my niece's birthday party
I once forgot to go to my kid's school holiday program.
Anonymous
Post 12/31/2015 12:54     Subject: I forgot my niece's birthday party
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
Post 12/30/2015 22:36     Subject: I forgot my niece's birthday party
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
Post 12/30/2015 22:07     Subject: I forgot my niece's birthday party
Start using google calendar. It helps immensely
Anonymous
Post 12/30/2015 20:33     Subject: I forgot my niece's birthday party
UGH! That's so sad. But nothing you can do now except promise yourself to do better. Bummer!
Anonymous
Post 12/30/2015 20:09     Subject: I forgot my niece's birthday party
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
Post 12/30/2015 20:07     Subject: I forgot my niece's birthday party
Its a bit weird to have a party during the week. I probably would have forgot too.
Anonymous
Post 12/30/2015 19:56     Subject: Re:I forgot my niece's birthday party
Just out of curiosity, what did you tell your sister? At what point did you remember?
Anonymous
Post 12/30/2015 17:30     Subject: I forgot my niece's birthday party
Just bring or send a gift and then move on.
Anonymous
Post 12/30/2015 17:14     Subject: I forgot my niece's birthday party
Just apologize sincerely and offer to take niece out for a special auntie/niece ice cream date.
Anonymous
Post 12/30/2015 17:12     Subject: I forgot my niece's birthday party
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!