Answer to the Question of the Week
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So what do you think, how did we handle the situation?
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4 comments
It was interesting to hear your decision. Sounds like it worked out well for you guys. Did anyone have hurt feelings or seem upset since you guys left?
I don’t think anyone had hurt feelings but I think they interpreted it as us leaving mostly because Maddy wasn’t going to behave, I don’t think they thought that it would be better for everyone. They were really nice about it and Luke and I were really embarrassed but life goes on.
I think Luke especially has learned that there are certain questions that always need to be asked when we are invited places: Are kids welcome, should we bring anything, what time, where…you know the normal things a wife generally thinks to ask.
a big ol’ whole hearted ‘good choice’ from this sister in law
don’t be embarrassed. totally best decision, in my opinion. and i don’t think it is taken as though they thought maddy wouldn’t behave (and if they did, blah on them) – i think they probably realized that you were being polite – didn’t know, brought your kid when she wasn’t really invited, and were respectfully leaving upon the discovery. I would think they wouldn’t want to spend that time with maddy any more than she would want to spend it with them, you know? 😉 and i know that brilliant girl (seriously, she is a smart and advanced girl) is precious and lovely-
P.S. Our husbands must be brothers or something. seriously. this sounds too familiar
Honestly, we ALWAYS ask about kids but that is b/c we bring chaos where ever we go. 🙂
I would have done the same thing as you, just left. That seems like the best option for everyone involved.