There has been so many discussions on money and favours recently. Its set me wondering.
Some people are going for very elaborate favours and also seem to be dishing them out to so many people, so I am wondering if people kind of expect them these days?
There will be people on the day, who I will appreciate for the work they've done and the help they've given me, but surely my thanks, a personal note and flowers to girls and whatever to the boys is enough?
Its not a case of being mean or about money, I just feel that a genuine thank you and a hug would mean more to me than phyiscal gifts.
and I want to just give my thanks to the people who deserve and have earnt it. Not just to people who are on a list, because they are expecting it.
Its like at my daughters birthdday, I was made to feel guilty beforehand about not giving all the other guest children a goody bag to take home afterwards. So I rushed around like an idiot buying bits and pieces for them, but it felt more like I was doing it for the other mums because its a commercialised thing to do these days, and they expect it. I feel the other mums almost compete as to who can give the best goody bags, rather than concentrating on making a wonderful, memorable party. It takes away any pleasure from that action.
What do others think?
