Scott's birthday is coming up soon and we have been talking about his friend birthday party. I have had a birthday party for him since he was 4 and I just don't love doing it. I also don't think it's necessary for him to have a birthday party every year. I have been called for jury duty next week and we would be having his party on Saturday. I realize the jury duty may not happen and if it does it may only be for a few hours and then I would be dismissed but I won't know and I don't want the stress of being gone all week and then having a party on Saturday.
Last night I bribed him. I told him I would give him more gifts, 50 dollars more in gifts if he decided not to have a birthday party. He is a very bright boy so he is figuring out how much he can get for 50 dollars. I also explained that he would be able to pick exactly what he wanted whereas if his friends bring him gifts it will be what they pick. I know that is a terrible bribe and he actually won't be getting that many more gifts but he doesn't know that. I already have about 50 dollars in gifts so I will pick up a couple small gifts and call it good. I think he has decided to go for it. Maybe this will be the beginning of no more parties. Yea right, in my dreams!
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