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my neighbor - again


boyohboyohboy wrote: I am having a birthday party for andrew this sunday on his birthday. my neighbor had asked me to help her with her yard sale and I declined using the party as my excuse..well she came over last night and informed me that she got a gift for andrew and wanted to know what time she should come, and if we were getting an ice cream cake!
I was flabergasted and didnt have a response ready...
Now this party is really just my immediate family, meaning dh, myself and our kids..we dont have family..
but she invited herself.
how do I get rid of her????

Boo&BugsMom replied: I would say that she is more than welcome to stop by sometime the day before because we had planned on having the party for family only. Then tell her she really didn't have to go to the trouble in getting him a present, but if she really wanted to give him something then she can stop by on another date where you wont be busy.

And from now on...I would just say "we have plans". laugh.gif hug.gif Sorry you have to deal with this woman. This family has caused you a lot of headaches already. I'd be afraid of even answering my door and I'd be keeping all my curtains closed. wacko.gif

Boo&BugsMom replied: Oh yeah...forgot to ask...what time do you want us there? wink.gif Just kidding. hug.gif

A&A'smommy replied: YIKES that sucks I agree with what Jeennie said!! hug.gif hug.gif I know you will be glad when she moves!!

MommyToAshley replied: I agree with what Jennie said, but I wouldn't have the guts to say it. blush.gif I'm such a wimp when it comes to stuff like that. Plus, I would be so taken back that she invited herself I probably wouldn't be able to speak.

lisar replied:
I agree. That sounds nice and not mean in any way

lisar replied:
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Boo&BugsMom replied: You could always just lie and say you aren't having it anymore, but personal family issues came up and you have to deal with those. If she asks what it is, tell her it's personal and it's something that needs to stay between family members. I know it's lying, but if SHE were MY neighbor I probably wouldn't feel very guilty about it given everything she has put you through. I'd be trying to think of anything I could to keep her away from my house!

Crystalina replied:
LOL I'm the complete opposite. I would just come out and say it.

"Oh, that was really nice of you to buy him a gift but the party is just for us. It's just a tradition we do. We like to keep it small and personal. "

I would not be offended if someone told me that. I would understand.

luvmykids replied:
Same here, I usually come up with the perfect thing to say about a week too late
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Calimama replied:
I agree.

I'm sorry, she is SO rude!! dry.gif hug.gif hug.gif

cameragirl21 replied: oh wow, Stacy, your neighbor sounds like a real prize. blink.gif wacko.gif
I'd probably just say something like, "well, that was really nice of you to think of my son...I certainly didn't expect it. As for the party, it's just a small thing we're doing for family only, it's how we've always done it and the other boys may get upset if we invite more people for the baby."
And not say anything more after that, if she doesn't get the message after that, then really, she deserves you spillling your guts. she sounds like a total a-hole. dry.gif

lovemy2 replied: Tell her the truth - its a party with just you guys - if she would like to arrange a time with you to come over to give Andrew his gift fine but that won't be the time - she sounds like a real nut....sorry

boyohboyohboy replied: Jennie, you are more then welcome to come as long as you open the door first and take with you what ever deadly disease she is passing around this week!!!

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I was going to tell her it was cancelled, but she sits in her front yard with her kids and watchs for mine to come and then they all come over..so she will see guests coming.

although on a good note, she is moving on sept 6th!!!!!

Boo&BugsMom replied:
Um, on second thought I think I may pass. blink.gif rolling_smile.gif

So let me get this straight...she basically STALKS you from the yard outside her house???? laugh.gif

Glad to hear she is moving! That is a HUGE praise! At least you can start a countdown and hope and pray that your new neighbors will be normal. I think anything is more normal than that.

boyohboyohboy replied: oh, I wont start celebrating till the moving van is pulling away!
after the hand foot and mouth thing, i just assume she will give us the plague before she hits the road!


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