Dorm Shower...is that a thing now?

[adpiucf]

Originally Posted by amIblue?

I'm afraid we'll have to agree to disagree on that one. My daughter is starting kindergarten this fall. She needs a bunch of school supplies and school clothes, for that matter. Should I host a back to school shower for her?

I'm sorry. I should have been more clear. I'm agreeing with you. I think that all of these "showers" are ridiculous gift-grubbing shows, and your example is spot-on because it points out: why should we outfit your baby and not your kindergartener? The showers need to stop.

[amIblue?]

Originally Posted by adpiucf

I'm sorry. I should have been more clear. I'm agreeing with you. I think that all of these "showers" are ridiculous gift-grubbing shows, and your example is spot-on because it points out: why should we outfit your baby and not your kindergartener? The showers need to stop.

I get what you're saying now. Sorry!

Sciencewoman: it would be funny, but I kind of need to maintain the shreds of dignity that I have remaining.

[BraveMaroon]

So, we got an invitation to her Graduation, but they didn't have a party - which is fine - her ceremony was at 7PM the Friday of Memorial Day weekend, and we couldn't make that work.

That said, we sent her a nice card with a check (also nice, actually).

I'd love to go the party. As I said, she's a good kid and I like her and her folks. And since it's on the husband's side, I don't want to rock the boat and raise an eyebrow. I know her parents work hard and don't make tons of money, and the things on her list are definitely more "needs" than "wants".

So we'll see. I wanted to feel it out here and I appreciate the feedback.