I have a big bday coming up and I have booked and paid for all the family to have a weekend in London. So far, so good.
One of my d.i.ls came over on Tuesday and suggested I have a walk-in party for my friends and neighbours. At first I thought it was a good idea. Then, thinking about it, I realised it was going to cost an arm and a leg ...I am divorced, I don't have a great pension (having been a stay at home mum). So, I sent a message to my d.i.l. that I couldn't afford to have all my friends and neighbours over and that if the boys and my daughter were willing to pay for the walk-in party, buy the drinks etc I would go with it. My children are all in highly paid jobs. I think both my d.i.ls are a bit miffed about it. I was just being honest and frank. Perhaps they intended to bear the costs after all, but I thought it was best I lay my cards on the table before plans were made and I was faced with a big bill. ?????????
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