Second-born had his birthday party at the in-laws yesterday. Gazillions of people came but not a present in sight! Poor baby. Luckily he's too young to notice everyone coming empty-handed. I remember when first-born had his last year and he asked me where all his presents were. How do you explain that to a 4-year old? So I told him people don't necessarily bring presents to a birthday party. So the smarty-pants retorted "but how come people in Bandar (my side of the family) give presents?" I was lost for words at this point and told him to be happy with what he's got instead. Harummph!
Not one to be an ingrate - but really. First-born's got a point. It's a children's birthday party for God's sake, why can't people have the decency to bring presents? There are $1.50 shops aplenty in Brunei - those will do. Point is, if it was an adult's birthday party then it's ok not to bring presents - in fact people normally expect the birthday boy/gal to be the one to "belanja" their family and friends on their big day. But when it's a children's party? Please! Have a heart!
Gave Laukong feedback that next time we won't bother having 2 parties each for the kids (one in Bandar and one at the in-laws). We will just have one next time. READ: only at the venue where the invitees give the kids presents. Otherwise "inda muleh model!!" - birthday parties don't come cheap, you know! Birthday cakes; goody bags (shouldn't have bothered); catering; the lot! Luckily we didn't bother with the bouncers (luckily also first-born doesn't like it).
How do these people sleep at night?!
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