Thoughtfulness.
It is Birthday Time!! The easiest thing to do is to send those party invitations to school with your son but is it the right thing to do? NO, it is not, unless you invite every boy in his class.
Think of it this way. Your young son is sitting at his desk just before the bell rings and one of his grade school classmates is passing out envelopes to everyone, or so it seems, but for sure your son knows he did not get one… Can you feel his shoulders slump, his smile disappear?
Now, I know that most homes are not big enough to invite tons of boys for a birthday party and party venues are very expensive. So, I agree, it is not always possible to invite everyone in the class or on the soccer team or… But, is there a better way to do this? YES, there is. Choose a private method of delivery: contact the parents, get the information you need, then text or mail the invitation for each child. Oh, I see you don’t know all the parents.
You are busy and this will be time consuming but reaching out to the parents and getting to know the parents may be the most important thing you will remember about this birthday party.
Remember Tip # 2
Start early by surrounding yourself with friends that have sons around the same age as your son. You will learn from each other. Never underestimate the power of parents who care and share.
There you go! Another lesson for today. Now, go and love your son in your own special way. Some days are long but, trust me, the years will just disappear.
Love,
MarnaKay
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