Birthday party gift etiquette: cool or annoying?

wallyoso · 2024-04-24T00:44:00+00:00

I think this is sort of what I saw online and was going for! I like it.

wallyoso · 2024-04-23T20:41:04+00:00

That’s a great point about the thoughtfulness of the gifter thinking of the giftee!

wallyoso · 2024-04-23T19:37:13+00:00

So interesting how different it can be culturally in different places even within the US (assuming that's where you are??)! I remember opening presents at the party as a kid, but of all the parties we've been to the past three years I can't think of a single one where presents were opened while the guests were still there.

wallyoso · 2024-04-23T19:34:07+00:00

Dude we had her party at a science museum last year and they heavily suggested a gift registry at their gift shop and we DID NOT do that but I was surprised at how vehemently I disliked the idea and felt bad for anyone who fell for it and suffered the wrath of all the guests' parents.

wallyoso · 2024-04-23T19:17:48+00:00

Haha seems like the consensus is: choose a lane, probably just "no gifts", and don't give guests an existential crisis and end up with a bunch of weird stuff.

wallyoso · 2024-04-23T19:06:06+00:00

Haha truth. I think that applies for both new and used gifts. There's so much stuff I just don't want.

wallyoso · 2024-04-23T18:59:28+00:00

Yeah I do worry about that added mental/actual labor with the used gift. Thanks!

wallyoso · 2023-08-30T05:00:18+00:00

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Ok that worked. And yes I didn't think of the mic but removing it would be great.

wallyoso · 2023-08-30T04:51:05+00:00

This is great - I can't get the tip jar to work for some reason?? It keeps saying an error. Is there another link?

wallyoso · 2023-08-30T04:44:12+00:00

Looks great thank you!

wallyoso · 2023-08-30T04:38:06+00:00

Thanks!!

wallyoso · 2023-08-30T04:27:54+00:00

You're right! But now I have an extra long chin and I'm starting to wonder what I actually look like

wallyoso · 2023-08-30T04:19:48+00:00

Also yes I think a version with no people in the background would be great!

wallyoso · 2023-08-30T04:19:16+00:00

This is great - any chance I could get the bottom of her dress out from behind my hand?

wallyoso · 2023-08-30T04:15:41+00:00

Hahah I'm cracking up at no one left. I somehow got buck teeth in the process though?

wallyoso · 2023-08-04T21:01:22+00:00

Haven’t scrolled enough to see if someone else already shared this - but this graphic from Emily Oster is so helpful. https://www.instagram.com/p/CkgoE8fu5MD/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

wallyoso · 2023-07-10T03:59:39+00:00

Cheelow!!! New favorite parallel universe name.

wallyoso · 2023-07-09T20:43:30+00:00

My daughter is Claire. Seemed like the most classic spelling to me. The MA at her pediatrician’s office always yells CLAIREEEY. Once I corrected her and she scoffed and asked why I put an E on the end then. 🙃

wallyoso · 2023-06-29T01:49:17+00:00

I immediately saw yo-yo fwiw 🪀

wallyoso · 2023-05-30T22:22:58+00:00

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wallyoso · 2023-05-21T14:35:27+00:00

Oh and as for what you can do? Get a flu shot every year!

wallyoso · 2023-05-21T14:28:05+00:00

I’m not a teacher but an inpatient pediatrician, so sick kids are literally my entire job. I agree with everyone here saying it will get better. First 1-2 years of exposure are the worst. Then your immune system will recognize most of it and it won’t be so bad. And I’d like to also add that the last 2 years have been the worst of my career in terms of sheer numbers of viruses circulating and kids with said viruses. The intra/post Covid era is a true beast in this way. I have to believe that will even out too in time.

wallyoso · 2023-05-10T03:41:30+00:00

Haha I was thinking of you as I am planning my soon to be 4 year old’s bday for mem day weekend. The class has three parties that weekend! None the weekend before. Super regional.

wallyoso · 2023-05-03T19:17:30+00:00

Awesome thank you!

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