Ok girls..would this tick you off?

[MouseWife]

Originally Posted by SacTown Chronic

Yes I would like to be corrected on the date....later on.


I would never, ever, bring down Crystal's warm and fuzzy groove of showing me her love by pointing out the fact that she was a day off -- not during the "surprise" and showering with gifts portion of the day.

But I would set her straight. Perhaps later that evening or the next day (you know, my real birthday).

That said, I would be hurt that she got the date wrong after all these years.

Well you are too gosh darned sweet. But really, yeah, it would sort of be a little juicy to wait and tell him later.

I think, on another hand, {so many hands!} that, as a mom, we do correct. I mean, I think the kids learned a lesson this morning~everyone makes mistakes. I think it is up to Dad now to show that he can get over it and laugh. You know what I mean?

If these were teenagers they would be teasing the hell out of him but these are kids looking to him for guidance on how to react.

I tell you, I have always admitted to the kids when I've screwed up. No matter how many times.

No walking on eggshells in this house. No sir. Everyone makes mistakes.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Originally Posted by MouseWife

No walking on eggshells in this house. No sir. Everyone makes mistakes.

Yeah, but there's a difference between calling someone on their mistakes and shoving it in their face. If something like this happened to me, I'd probably roll my eyes a little and laugh. Now, if I did that, and THEN CP proceeded to argue with me about what day was right, I'd start getting upset.

[Baileykat]

Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

Yeah, but there's a difference between calling someone on their mistakes and shoving it in their face. If something like this happened to me, I'd probably roll my eyes a little and laugh. Now, if I did that, and THEN CP proceeded to argue with me about what day was right, I'd start getting upset.

For the record...I was really really really nice about the whole thing! I knew he was embarassed and didn't want to ruin it for the kids....Now that I think about it ...they all looked so cute, standing there with presents, while I was dripping wet in my towel!!


:o

[MouseWife]

Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

Yeah, but there's a difference between calling someone on their mistakes and shoving it in their face. If something like this happened to me, I'd probably roll my eyes a little and laugh. Now, if I did that, and THEN CP proceeded to argue with me about what day was right, I'd start getting upset.

Oh, yes, in this situation, boy, it is irritating to have someone try and convince you different something you know. To have someone tell you that you don't even know your birthday?

The 'eggshells' part was in reference to teaching the kids that everyone makes mistakes. And not to be afraid/nervous if they do something wrong. No one will get angry or think they are stupid. {again, maybe this is a job that moms just have?}. You know, have you ever seen a kid spill a drink and then freeze up with that 'Oh crap!' look? None of that.

Forget a birthday, be reminded, laugh it off, say you are sorry sweetie and
then carry on, maybe a little scorched but that it is all okay.

[UvaGirl]

It's your birthday here in NZ ~ celebrate it twice, I say!

[MouseWife]

So funny. Wait, would it totally freak you out if they did the same exact thing tomorrow?? And then he tries to convince you that you are having deja vu?

By the way, how is your pre-birthday coming along?