Birthday parties

I work in a nursery where my child attends, other staff also have children who attend there. Today I’ve just seen that one staff member thew her child a birthday party and invited every other staff member and their children except me and mine. I know I can’t control it, it’s out of work and most likely not personal but as a mother it still upsets me, she’s invited children who her child barely even knows but my child is actually in the same room (really kind too). It’s just not nice to see (hate social media for this)

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Aw! You are entitled to feel how you feel for sure. I would be upset as well. There will be plenty of birthday invites and celebrations to come! You probably didn’t miss out on anything spectacular.

It's irritating, but I wouldn't worry about it. If it means that much to you, say something to her

Aww, that is pretty hurtful. However, sounds like you have the right view on this - you can't control other people's behaviour, so don't even try to and don't overthink it. I agree - on the face of it, it sounds like pretty rubbish behaviour. Just bear it in mind for the future now you have the feel of her.

@Katie thank you, sometimes I just need to be told not to overthink things because I really do and get myself all upset. Like you said, I’ll know for future xx

Are you friends with her?

Can it be an honest omission? Like she didn't realise she didn't invite you? Do you get along with her ?

Had this happen with my son, except he wasnt in the same room but neither were 1/2 the kids invited. It sucks. The person who did the inviting tried to apologise and explain but then ended up being a huge cow, so there was no loss for us.

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