Post by requiressnacks on Dec 17, 2015 9:51:14 GMT -5
I like having a December birthday close to Christmas. Many times people try to tell me how much it sucks, but I wait all year for one big, giant, happy celebration. Me and baby jesus - we tight.
Post by notagoddess on Dec 17, 2015 9:57:36 GMT -5
I think thank you cards are not necessary in most situations, outside of formal events like weddings. If you open the gift in front of the person who gave it to you, and thank them then, that's sufficient. If you get a gift in the mail, just call the person and thank them when you get it.
I think thank you cards are not necessary in most situations, outside of formal events like weddings. If you open the gift in front of the person who gave it to you, and thank them then, that's sufficient. If you get a gift in the mail, just call the person and thank them when you get it.
I agree with this!
Not really opinion related, but DHs aunt is mad at us because our thank you card for our wedding gift wasn't good enough for her. So mad that she didn't RSVP to my baby shower or send a gift or give her congratulations when he was born. We have to see her Christmas which will be the first time seeing/talking to her since before he was born and I'm not a fake enough person to be nice to her.
My UO: I don't really like Christmas. Thanksgiving is my holiday. Give me all the food.
I think thank you cards are not necessary in most situations, outside of formal events like weddings. If you open the gift in front of the person who gave it to you, and thank them then, that's sufficient. If you get a gift in the mail, just call the person and thank them when you get it.
I agree with this!
Not really opinion related, but DHs aunt is mad at us because our thank you card for our wedding gift wasn't good enough for her. So mad that she didn't RSVP to my baby shower or send a gift or give her congratulations when he was born. We have to see her Christmas which will be the first time seeing/talking to her since before he was born and I'm not a fake enough person to be nice to her.
Yeah, things like this blow my mind. People take pride in being sticklers for etiquette, when the basic idea is to express appreciation and gratitude. I don't see why a card is a better way to do that than a hug and a verbal thank you, or a phone call. You're not a better person for having sent out that card!
Post by requiressnacks on Dec 17, 2015 10:18:02 GMT -5
Speaking of cards, I think if you (my friend) are going to send me a photo card (which I love), you should be on it! I get that your kids are cute, but I want to see your face too.
I like having a December birthday close to Christmas. Many times people try to tell me how much it sucks, but I wait all year for one big, giant, happy celebration. Me and baby jesus - we tight.
My sister was born on Christmas, and when she was in high school she called her best friend on Christmas Day, and her friend said "Happy birthday!" and my sister heard her friend's dad say in the background, "Oh, is that Jesus calling?" (Please imagine this being said in the best Michigan accent you can imagine)
Post by sleepymonkey on Dec 17, 2015 10:24:07 GMT -5
requiressnacks, your UO makes me happy because I always worry that DD will hate that her birthday is only a week after Christmas. I tell myself that when she gets older, she'll love that her NYE birthday falls on one of the biggest party holidays.
requiressnacks , your UO makes me happy because I always worry that DD will hate that her birthday is only a week after Christmas. I tell myself that when she gets older, she'll love that her NYE birthday falls on one of the biggest party holidays.
To ease your fears, no kid or adult will ever hate their birthday. I've only ever had a December birthday so it's the only thing I know (I'm Dec. 22). My mom did a great job when I was a kid making my birthday totally separate from Christmas. To this day I'm a total diva and don't accept birthday gifts in Christmas wrapping paper. Do not fret!
requiressnacks , your UO makes me happy because I always worry that DD will hate that her birthday is only a week after Christmas. I tell myself that when she gets older, she'll love that her NYE birthday falls on one of the biggest party holidays.
That's better than Dec. 25 itself - when my sister turned 21 she wanted us to go with her to a bar at midnight. Let me tell you, the saddest place in the world is a bar at midnight on Christmas Eve.
requiressnacks , your UO makes me happy because I always worry that DD will hate that her birthday is only a week after Christmas. I tell myself that when she gets older, she'll love that her NYE birthday falls on one of the biggest party holidays.
That's better than Dec. 25 itself - when my sister turned 21 she wanted us to go with her to a bar at midnight. Let me tell you, the saddest place in the world is a bar at midnight on Christmas Eve.
Post by sleepymonkey on Dec 17, 2015 10:29:06 GMT -5
My UO is that I don't care for Christmas cards. I appreciate the sentiment but I never know what to do with them. They usually just end up in a small pile on the kitchen counter until I throw them away the day after Christmas. And I don't think picture cards are as special as they used to be because I see most of these people and their kids on fb all the time. It's not like it's the annual "wow - look how the kids have grown" picture that it used to be.
My UO is that I don't care for Christmas cards. I appreciate the sentiment but I never know what to do with them. They usually just end up in a small pile on the kitchen counter until I throw them away the day after Christmas. And I don't think picture cards are as special as they used to be because I see most of these people and their kids on fb all the time. It's not like it's the annual "wow - look how the kids have grown" picture that it used to be.
I tape mine on the wall, usually in a pattern of some sort (a tree). I like looking at them. You should try to display them somewhere!
That's better than Dec. 25 itself - when my sister turned 21 she wanted us to go with her to a bar at midnight. Let me tell you, the saddest place in the world is a bar at midnight on Christmas Eve.
Ooof...that is a little rough.
Yeah, it was basically us and several significantly less attractive versions of this:
My UO is that I don't care for Christmas cards. I appreciate the sentiment but I never know what to do with them. They usually just end up in a small pile on the kitchen counter until I throw them away the day after Christmas. And I don't think picture cards are as special as they used to be because I see most of these people and their kids on fb all the time. It's not like it's the annual "wow - look how the kids have grown" picture that it used to be.
I agree! Christmas cards go on the tree for that year and then garbage. and this is why I buy the cheapest holiday cards to give to people. Picture cards are hard, I hate throwing them away. But admit that I have after seeing them laying around all year round. I can't put the picture in frames or albums, so it's more paper to store.
My UO is that I don't care for Christmas cards. I appreciate the sentiment but I never know what to do with them. They usually just end up in a small pile on the kitchen counter until I throw them away the day after Christmas. And I don't think picture cards are as special as they used to be because I see most of these people and their kids on fb all the time. It's not like it's the annual "wow - look how the kids have grown" picture that it used to be.
I tape mine on the wall, usually in a pattern of some sort (a tree). I like looking at them. You should try to display them somewhere!
I hang them up around a doorway in the kitchen until after Christmas. Then the picture cards of my closest friends/relatives go on my refrigerator until I get next year's Christmas card.
requiressnacks , your UO makes me happy because I always worry that DD will hate that her birthday is only a week after Christmas. I tell myself that when she gets older, she'll love that her NYE birthday falls on one of the biggest party holidays.
Post by spicysalmonroll on Dec 17, 2015 11:29:18 GMT -5
My brother's birthday is new years day so he always loved the parties the night before and everyone calling him at the stroke of midnight to wish him a happy birthday.
I know food UO's don't really count but I fucking hate cherry cordials.
My UO is that I don't care for Christmas cards. I appreciate the sentiment but I never know what to do with them. They usually just end up in a small pile on the kitchen counter until I throw them away the day after Christmas. And I don't think picture cards are as special as they used to be because I see most of these people and their kids on fb all the time. It's not like it's the annual "wow - look how the kids have grown" picture that it used to be.
requiressnacks , your UO makes me happy because I always worry that DD will hate that her birthday is only a week after Christmas. I tell myself that when she gets older, she'll love that her NYE birthday falls on one of the biggest party holidays.
To ease your fears, no kid or adult will ever hate their birthday. I've only ever had a December birthday so it's the only thing I know (I'm Dec. 22). My mom did a great job when I was a kid making my birthday totally separate from Christmas. To this day I'm a total diva and don't accept birthday gifts in Christmas wrapping paper. Do not fret!
This is me too! Today is my birthday and my mother has always made it special for me. Christmas can wait!
My UO is that I don't care for Christmas cards. I appreciate the sentiment but I never know what to do with them. They usually just end up in a small pile on the kitchen counter until I throw them away the day after Christmas. And I don't think picture cards are as special as they used to be because I see most of these people and their kids on fb all the time. It's not like it's the annual "wow - look how the kids have grown" picture that it used to be.
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Post by singingsea on Dec 17, 2015 12:22:42 GMT -5
H's birthday is December 27th and he dislikes it (won't go as far as saying he hates it). I try to do something special for him. It's just hard to get people to come out I've found. I told H one year after Christmas we're taking off. Either somewhere warm with a beach or a city like NYC or Chicago.
H's birthday is December 27th and he dislikes it (won't go as far as saying he hates it). I try to do something special for him. It's just hard to get people to come out I've found. I told H one year after Christmas we're taking off. Either somewhere warm with a beach or a city like NYC or Chicago.
Aww...that is too bad that he doesn't like it. That's good you try to make it special for him though.
Re: Holiday birthdays: My sister's birthday falls on Thanksgiving every so many years (11/25) and she's always hated it. In her defense, we have had a lot of family deaths around Thanksgiving for some reason, so I guess I can see that. My other sister's birthday falls on 12/19. She's tried to say a couple times that it "sucks sooo bad because no one ever pays attention" but let's be real, she got a huuuuge party every year because my parents did their absolute best to separate Christmas from her birthday.
What really sucks is having a birthday 2 weeks after Christmas (mine, 1/8). No one is going to visit because they already have, you *might* get a call. And, at least during school years, we always came back to school right before my birthday and,in later years, had mid-terms. Happy birthday to me!
requiressnacks , your UO makes me happy because I always worry that DD will hate that her birthday is only a week after Christmas. I tell myself that when she gets older, she'll love that her NYE birthday falls on one of the biggest party holidays.
Always keep them separate!!!!! My parents have Nov 23 and Dec 1 birthdays so growing up they would get 1 bigger gift for their birthday and Christmas instead of 2 separate things.
With my brother (Dec 9th) and my birthday (Dec 27th) we have always had it separate. Even when we would celebrate my birthday at my grandparents along with Christmas it was all Christmas with everyone opening gifts then put up some birthday decorations and then it was all birthday for me and I would receive my birthday presents at that time.
Even if the birthday present is something small please keep them separate. Everyone else gets their birthday separate from a holiday why should a December baby be any different.
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