OMG! You won't believe what I did!

MommyToAshley wrote: I just found the book of stamps that I bought to mail Ashley's birthday party invitations. But, I mailed them last week... .which means I must have mailed them without stamps!!! I did the billing for the business right after I addressed her invitations and I remember putting stamps on the invoices and stacking them on top of the invitations, I must have forgotten to put stamps on the invitations. No wonder I haven't received any RSVP's! I wonder why they didn't get returned???

What should I do? Her party is this coming weekend. Should I call people? I really need to send directions though because the party is not at our house. I feel like such a horrible Mom -- what if no one comes to her party now.

Jamison'smama replied: I would get as many email addresses as possible and send them a note--then mail the invites just as a secondary. I would call those without email addresses.

amynicole21 replied: Oh no! Did you have return addresses on them? Ugh! I would certainly call or email everyone you can. I'm sorry

ediep replied: OH nO!!!!!! I'm sure you'll get them back if your return add was on them. Try to call as many people as you can,,,even enlist some people to help....such as you call one friend and have them call another, to save time

MommyToAshley replied:
I am sure I put a return address on them, but last week was such a hectic time, we were extremely busy with work. So, who knows what I did!!

I will call and email people... I hope some people come. This party has been such a headache -- first the ordeal with the decorations and pinata and now this.

kit_kats_mom replied: ITA with the others. I'd email them and/or call them. Put a link to a mapquest map with directions, or just make your own and make the link simple. Then you can just include the directions in the email or have the people you call jot it down.

I hate brain farts like that but I suffer from them a lot.

jdkjd replied: You could do an Evite to everyone that you have an email...and just call the rest. I'm sure they'll understand.

Kaitlin'smom replied: awww I am sorry, dont worry we plan on comming....heck I was nto sue you were sending out invites just send me an e-mail and if you need help with anything let me know!

A&A'smommy replied:
awwwww its okay your NOT at all a bad mom your a wonderful mommy!!! ((((HUGS)))) I think Brendas idea is wonderful! its okay these things happen! ((((HUGS))))

DansMom replied: Oh man, I hate weeks like that! Sorry that happened. I had some similar weirdness with my wedding invitations and felt like such a dope! E-mail and phoning is the best solution. You still have a few days to get a hold of everyone in time.

Alice replied: Sit down with the phone book and 'fess up. Don't worry-- we've all made mistakes like that. As long as you caught it before the party, no harm/no foul. Just think of all the smiles you'll bring to all the other moms.

Kirstenmumof3 replied: Oh Dee Dee, you are not a bad mommy! Like you said last week was pretty hectic for you! I agree with everyone, email and call as many people as you can and if the invitations get returned mail them anyway. I hope everything works out for you!

McKayla'sMom replied: Well if you didn't put return addresses on them it seems like someone at the post office might open one and at least call...Let us know what happens...Don't ever call yourself a bad mom...We all make mistakes... Good Luck!

MommyToAshley replied: Thanks everyone, I feel a little better now. I spent the day/evening calling and emailing people. We even hand delivered a few invitations... Ashley had fun handing out the invitations. I put new invitations in the mail (with stamps this time) for those that didn't have email. We've already had a couple of people say that they were planning on coming, so at least a few people will be there.

kimberley replied: haha sorry to laugh but that is sooooooo something i would do! glad you got it figured out. don't feel to bad about it... stuff happens.

coasterqueen replied: Awww, you are not a bad mommy. Accidents like that happen. If it makes you feel better I did that last week with a bunch of bills for work. But guess what I did? I put the checks in the envelopes, sealed them up and sent them to the post office without metered postage or addresses on them. Our postal guy looked at me very funny and my co-worker told him "don't mind her she's pregnant".

I do things like this all the time when I'm stressed or so busy. Glad you were able to get some new ones out and that there will be people there .

momof2girls replied:
just as a FYI the post office cant open any mail, it has to be unclaimed for the longest time and its a process... thats why you hear of people getting letters 20 years later....

Ive done things like that, Ive even sent the wrong ck to pay my bills, once I lived in an apt and made the check out to RENT.. DUH

kids bday parties are stressful to plan, Im sure you had aton o stuff on your mind.

Mommieto2Girls replied: Awe, your not a bad mom. I'm sure lots of people will show up and Ashley will have a great time...