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Yes I am, but just about 2 minutes ago, I became anxiety ridden. At my company I invited my 2 big bosses, and 1 of the bosses of another dept. who loves me and wants me to work for him. Well he just dropped off his reply card, for 3 people. I didn't say anything, but I can only assume he is bringing his 9 year old son. I am not a child hater, but we are not having any children at the wedding other than those that are in the wedding. And all of them are getting picked up by in-laws immediately after dinner. Now I don't mind if his son comes, but I already told Troy's cousin he couldn't bring his kids, as well as several other "family" kids that I did not invite at all. I really don't want to offend him, but I don't want to offend a whole room filled of people whose kids I didn't invite. It is so tough because if he pulls me up to work with him I will get a huge promotion! I really didnt' see this coming on reply card due date...ugg.
posted by Anonymous @ 10:47 AM
7 Comments:
Be honest with him. If he loves you the way you say he does then I bet he will understand!
Men don't seem to be as crazy as women on this subject. (sorry ladies, but it's true). I'm sure if you do a "I'd love to have your son there, but my mother in law will be furious, I told her that her friend couldn't bring their kid, etc"... I call that...blaming someone else. It won't come back to your MIL, you come out of it unharmed. Or, you can just tell the truth, it should be fine. Or, grin, bear it, and enjoy the promotion! Any way you play it, it will work out. ;-)
Wow, that sucks. I agree with sok and that you need to explain the situation but stick to your guns. Bosses come and go but you don't wnat to offend the people in your life whom are paying for a babysitter because they are respecting your rules and boundaries for your wedding
Just don't bend the rules just because he is your boss. Sarah is right, you don't want to offend those people who are paying for a babysitter.
Amy,
I think I agree with the others. You've got to say something, even if it's Tammy's pass the buck suggestion. Offending family can be a nightmare that haunts you for years.
Fingers crossed for a promotion though :) I concur- you have to tell him. Don't give any explanation though unless he questions it. Just say, "I'm sorry, no children, even family, were invited. Even our flower girl is going home after the ceremony!" Really, it's not something you need to justify. If he asks why not, you can explain then. Good luck! I know I'd be anxious too!
Girls,
Thanks for the comments and support, I went in and talked to him and he said NO PROBLEM. I told him I was worried about offending him, and he said not at all. He has another 17 year old son he calls his live in babysitter! So he is all set! Thanks again!
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