okay, I get the whole not hiding in the bushes, but why can't we just hang out in Union Plaza/Grove and sneak a peek at their invite lists? Seems ashamed if we are in town on Saturday that we can't simply ask our daughters which houses they are going to? Is this not allowed?
I obviously didn't get the message that presents were needed each day of the week! We sent flowers and are sending bid day gifts, but every day??? Does that make me a bad mom?
okay, I get the whole not hiding in the bushes, but why can't we just hang out in Union Plaza/Grove and sneak a peek at their invite lists? Seems ashamed if we are in town on Saturday that we can't simply ask our daughters which houses they are going to? Is this not allowed?
I obviously didn't get the message that presents were needed each day of the week! We sent flowers and are sending bid day gifts, but every day??? Does that make me a bad mom?
You are not a bad mom if you didn't send your daughter gifts everyday! I know way back in 1996 my parents didn't know about all of gifts either and I got flowers instead! You will have plenty of time (think b-day/holidays) to shower her with gifts with her new sorority letters!
I personally would not hang out in the Union when they get their invite list. Remember this week is for YOUR daughter not for you. If she wants to tell you where she is going each round she can text you when the parties are over or the next day. But I would give her space. Plus, you don't want to look like a helicopter parent! Who knows if Panhellenic will ask you to leave but I'm going to think they will ask you to leave. Maybe I feel this way because I've been an advisor for so long I can understand how a PNM needs her privacy. Let her find her own home. ALL of the sororities at Ole Miss are amazing so she cannot go wrong. Have faith in her and she will find her new home!
I obviously didn't get the message that presents were needed each day of the week! We sent flowers and are sending bid day gifts, but every day??? Does that make me a bad mom?
No I don't think so.... I think it's an excellent marketing ploy by Lily Pad and I confess I fell for it hook, line and sinker.
I only knew about it b/c we visited on Parents weekend and saw the sign. I checked with my DD's roommate's mom and she didn't know about it either.
Last edited by newbierebmom; 10-02-2013 at 06:49 PM.
okay, I get the whole not hiding in the bushes, but why can't we just hang out in Union Plaza/Grove and sneak a peek at their invite lists? Seems ashamed if we are in town on Saturday that we can't simply ask our daughters which houses they are going to? Is this not allowed?
I obviously didn't get the message that presents were needed each day of the week! We sent flowers and are sending bid day gifts, but every day??? Does that make me a bad mom?
I think your first paragraph was said tongue in cheek, and I chuckled when I read it. The sad thing is that there probably are mothers who think nothing of trying to choreograph their daughters recruitment and not giving their poor daughters a moment to themselves. Can you imagine? Poor girls!
I wouldn't worry about not purchasing the daily rush week gifts. What a brilliant marketing ploy by the local business! Letting her phone you or sending you text messages and being generally supportive is much more important.
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I wouldn't worry about not purchasing the daily rush week gifts. What a brilliant marketing ploy by the local business! Letting her phone you or sending you text messages and being generally supportive is much more important.
AMEN!!!! What manipulation by the local Greek store
okay, I get the whole not hiding in the bushes, but why can't we just hang out in Union Plaza/Grove and sneak a peek at their invite lists? Seems ashamed if we are in town on Saturday that we can't simply ask our daughters which houses they are going to? Is this not allowed?
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