the dreaded X-mas party

[Malpka]

The holiday party here is casual and LAME. The dept swings for what looks to be about 250 bucks worth of catered food and has it sent over to one of the residents house. The kids run amuck and the party winds down around 9 PM. Oh- and they give all the residents a night off (until midnight only), and kindly volunteer the fellows to take all calls

A big change from where DH did his residency program. It was a swanky affair at a very formal location with good food and an open bar. I have yet to go anywhere in Iowa where jeans weren't part of the dress code, so I don't know why I am surprised it is so different.

[Lo]

I say yes thats all good! haha

We just got the invite for DFs...BOTH of us have to pay 50 bucks each to go haha no way!

[MissCrabette]

What a cute little dress! Have fun at the party, Annie.

[alison]

I just found out that we're not going this year! YESSSS!!!!!

[Flynn]

Annie -- GREAT DRESS!!! I bought DD something from the same place!!


Sometimes we went when we were training, sometimes not.

This year we HAVE to go but it's a totally new situation and I'm looking at it as an opportunity to meet people and have a date with DH.

I didn't want to go "total glam" (as if I could) this year....I wanted to do something comfortable but festive. This is NOT a fancy town!

Here's what I bought:





I'll wear some dressy jewlery and glam it up a bit.

Question: Can I get away with black boots or do I have to wear my "LOOKS AWESOME but very uncomfortable sparkle shoes" that would match perfectly.

Now if I could just cut and paste her face to mine.........

[DCJenn]

There is nothing to go to this year! (except my new house! Yay!)

jenn

[SuzySunshine]

Flynn that would look awesome with black boots!

I still have NO idea when or if there even is party here this year, DH and I think its odd that we haven't heard anything.

[ellie]

Annie -- GREAT DRESS!!! I bought DD something from the same place!!

That is an adorable dress!! I love that place, too.

[Stella]

Are the sparkly shoes closed-toed?? If so, I'd wear those, but that's just me. Boots would look good too, though.

Cute dress, Annie. I think it is fine to take the baby and that they usually get a pass for those sorts of things.

I love that skirt, Flynn! I've been admiring it. I think I know where you found it. Oh dear.... Anyway, weather and cold considerations usually win out for me, so I'd wear the boots unless it is dry out.

[MissCrabette]

Annie, I say you shouldn't try too hard to read between the lines. Take what she said at face value. If I had a problem with a young child coming to a party I was throwing, I'd come out and say that I'd rather it was adults only but you should feel free to bring your baby girl if you couldn't make other arrangements. If that's how she's really feeling and she couldn't say it to your face, then this will teach her a lesson for the next party. :P

Annie and Flynn,

I too am a Garnet Hill addict (hope that wasn't confidential buying info). Anyway, Garnet Hill sent me a christmas card yesterday with a fifty dollar free merchandise coupon. I am afraid this means I have bought WAY too much there this year Anyway, you might want to check your mail for this or check online. Also, occasionally I have come across $50 off if you buy $250 and such coupon codes. The Xmas card thing was unusual because it seemed to be $50 off and no requirement of buying x amount . . .

Anyway, after all my rants against materialism I am off to eat some bread and water and contemplate why it is that Garnet Hill and Athleta both sent me personal christmas cards this year . . .

[Ravenclaw]

Wow I just got our invite. Ours is at an art museum. I'm actually excited. We have to take the baby though because she's decided the bottle is not for her. She loves to be held and sleeps well in her carseat/stroller. I just ordered her a christmas dress.



I'm excited for the first time. She's not crawling yet and she's a happy little camper, so I think it will be OK to bring her. Right?

Please say yes. I really want to go.

I think it's perfectly fine.
We just had a fall holiday party and the invitation said "You and a Guest" but it seemed like most people who had kids brought kids and the restaurant was fairly upscale. There was a munchkin who was dancing in front of the musicians as if she was one of the bandmembers....just too precious!

ETA: That outfit for your little one is ADORABLE!

[MrsC]

I just got the invite for ours too. Dinner party and dance?? It's at some country club. I've never been to one of these, though we did go to a dinner this year in the same place. Snooze fest!!

FYI: I haven't met any attendings or their spouses, only a few residents and their spouses from DH's program. What should I expect?

[Vishenka69]

In NY bringing kids to work holiday parties held outside the office is usually a no go but other places seem to be more child-friendly.

Flynn, as long as the boots are not chunky, go ahead and be comfortable, especially if it's not a "fancy town" as you put it.