the dreaded X-mas party

[Flynn]

UG. Ladybug --- I would bring the baby and not think twice about it. It's not like you are bringing your toddler too! Nursing is nursing!!!

I'm surprised that an invitation said "adult function." Wow. Well there is no grey area there!!!

We were just invited to an open house from 6-9 at night that is essentially a hospital holiday party. I am wondering if we could bring our kids (it didn't specify) and leave no later than 7:30. We are putting out our feelers now. The specific department DH works within is having a seperate party where we do have a babysitter but an open house? Hmmm. We'll see what happens.

I have no problem w/an invitation specifiying "adults only". It avoids the back and forth of wondering that Annie is experiencing, and if someone wants to throw a party sans kids - that's a-ok with me. They don't get to be put out if I don't come though, so none of that 'unspoken mandatory' crap.

I remember (and sometimes long for) the days of socializing w/o kids running around, not having to worry about my language or the language and behavior of others around me.

All that said - I think a nursing baby is not really a distraction. Bringing a toddler to an event changes the tune entirely - but a nursing baby is so quiet and snuggly (usually) that some might not even know she's there.

[SuzySunshine]

We finally got our date Wednesday - we won't be going DH is on call! woo hoo!

[DCJenn]

Well, my beloved just forwarded the information to me. and it's next weekend. Nope- don't think I feel like paying $38 bucks each plus $12 bucks for Nikolai (or a babysitter) 9 days before we're supposed to buy a house. and since everything is still in storage, it would require either diggine through boxes or buying an outfit.

Right.

Jenn

[Stella]

SO hasn't mentioned when the med school one is... and I don't know if he will. My company's party is at a beautiful country inn with a large room, (VERY nice) dinners, open bar cocktails after dinner, and brunch the next morning - all free. You better believe we're going! (assuming SO doesn't back out at the last minute... he has a test on the 13th )

[SuzySunshine]

My company party is in January - guess it comes with the industry.

[rainbabies]

what would be considered "festive attire"?

we have decided NOT to go to the party at the swanky place, but dh is considering going to the one that the gyn/onc invited us to. the invite says, "festive attire"