I'm glad I'm not on this guest list

[lurker172602]

One pushy American mother sent out a rather demanding list ahead of her child's first birthday party - and the details of her gift requests have gone viral after one recipient posted the email on Reddit. (Read the note in full at the end of the article.)

While asking for four specific items from a certain side of the family, the unnamed mum makes it quite clear that deviations from this list will not be met gratefully.
She requests a water table, a play tent, a play tunnel, and a book, writing: "If you are unable to get these items, please let us know so we can buy them right away for him."
Thinking of getting something not on the list?
"Please be sure to always include a receipt going forward," the mum writes. "When we return items without receipts, we only get about 50 per cent of the value, so it's like throwing away money if you don't include a receipt with the gifts.

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[happyroo_bunji]

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@*pepe wrote:

i would buy the noisest battery gobbling toy i could find.

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Wait until they are two years old and buy them a complete toy band.  Then teach them to blow the trumpet and bang the drum at the same time, and tell them mummy and daddy love their music making

[youcandoityoucandoityoucandoit]

good thinking tcm, some really lack grace, dont they?

I heard of one couple sending out Wedding Invitations and including bank details so that people could help them pay for the Wedding!

When one of the guests tried to talk to the bride-to-be about it, the b-t-b said 'I dont know what the big deal is- if they want, just deposit the money and we will use it for our mortgage'  Sheesh- havent these people heard about being the hosts??

so entitled...I hope they dont breed, sigh... 

[nevillesdaughter]

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@serendipityricho wrote:

Geez-what hope in life has the kid with a mother like that....................................Richo.

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Poor little bugger!

Marina.

[serendipityricho]

TCM-just a thought-imagine if they got the same room and bed

at the honymoon resort as the previous ones for the bride .lol................................Richo.

[the_great_she_elephant]

Hahaha I was just thinking of an empty box wrapped with bright coloured wrapping paper- with a card saying Happy Birthday      

I hope you enjoy this gift of imagination....

That reminds me of one of my Mum's friends who, just after the war when new toys were like  hens teeth managed against all the odds to procure  a tricycle for her son's 5th Birthday. She set it up on the kichen table the night before his birthday, with ribbons and a couple of balloons tied to it, so it would be the first thing he saw when he came downstairs.

Came the morning, he walked into the kitchen, his eyes lit up like sparklers and he said. "Oh, wow. Real balloons!"

[cherry*135]

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@j*oono wrote:

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It's a one year old Am.  The child would be delighted with the wrapping paper it comes in.  Box it first and it's just the gift that keeps on giving.

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Yes, I  thought that as well, an empty box would keep them happy. 

My 2 yo was given a silver bracelet in a black hard plastic shallow box for her birthday. She was fascinated with the box and if anyone asked her what she got for her birthday she would run off, get the box and show it to them. Didn't care less about the bracelet.

[lind9650]

Many years ago, when my grandchildren were small, we had Xmas Eve at our place. We hired a Father Xmas from the Lions Club. $10.- a visit. The children were so excited and eager to receive their gifts. My 2½ year old granddaughter opened her parcels, took the gift out and played with the paper. She had fun opening the presents for her siblings as well, and when everyone had their presents, she walked up to Father Xmas, poked him in the tummy and asked; "Any more?"

All she wanted was the pretty paper.

Erica

[ten*teeny*tiny*toes]

My son, when he was about 4, asked Father Christmas for rope. So cute.

He got rope....never been so easily pleased since lol.

The OP reminds me that I have always hated the idea of a wedding registry too.

I understand the practical side, but it always struck me as indulgent.

[curmu-curmu]

I'm thinking of sending 'em a drum kit for their littlie - a really LOUD drum kit - with NO reciepts!

[curmu-curmu]

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@tcmsecretuseid wrote:

 Apparently it's all the rage for all types of parties. 

I have a friend who was just invited to a wedding shower, and the bride and groom have asked their friends and family to contribute $$$ for their honeymoon. Nobody is invited to the actual wedding. 3rd marriage for the bride. LOL. 

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My son's getting married in a couple of months, and has been badgered by friends to create a wedding registry. He had no intentions of doing so, as he felt that it was impertinent and a little too mercenary, but...that was what all his friends requested.

Theoretically, it is a good idea - my wife and I married well over 30 years ago, and still have electric frypans that have never been used. Until we donated them to the children who have recently moved out of home!

It's when the couples list big $$ items such as TV's, washing machines and fridges, that I grow cold on the concept.