I was making elaborate Thank You notes for baby gifts, including great candid shots of the baby wearing or using the gift.
A couple of them weren't perfect and I wanted to redo them. That combined with being an exhausted new mom with no help, I set them aside for a bit and then procrastinated terribly.
When I send the notes out now that they are late, do I apologize?
Or do I just send them out as normal?
I considered writing the note from the baby's perspective, saying "Mom's been so busy, I thought I would finally write to you myself to thank you for the amazing gift..." and continue from there with cute baby viewpoints.
I don't know. How upset will people be that it has taken longer than I feel is appropriate? and how do I handle this?
2006-06-30 01:40:38 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Don't worry about it so much. Everyone knows you have a lot on your hands being a new mom! So no one should be waiting by the mail box for their thank you cards! And if they are... let them keep waiting!
Your idea of making the cards from the baby is great! It shows that you're creative and thoughtful! I would LOVE to get a card like that! It would be so cute that I'd probably never want to get rid of it!
Just try not to stress over it too much more! You'll be able to make up for it down the road when you have more time!
2006-06-30 01:49:57 · answer #1 · answered by rocknrobin21 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is good to show humor but I believe that it is best to tell the truth. You will certainly feel better for not making an excuse. The person you are thanking will certainly understand if they have been through this type of situation before. If they have not, they may and at that time they will realize the judgement they made and forgive if they have not yet forgotten.
Remember, it is better late than never. Besides, I hope the person who gave you the gift is your friend and needs no explanation.
There's a saying and I do not know who said it but here it is: never give an explanation your friends do not need it and your enemies will not believe you anyway.
Another saying: It's the little things that count. Maybe a simple thank you will do.
2006-06-30 01:55:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
aww, that is an extremely cute idea having it written in the babies perspective. It also provides the perfect excuse thus eliminating any wrong feelings towards not previously receiving a thank you note. If I was in their shoes and its been a while, I would MUCH rather get a thank you note like that eventually, than none at all. For if I receive none, then the thought of future gifts will drastically diminish.
2006-06-30 01:45:00 · answer #3 · answered by Michael H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like the idea about the baby's viewpoint, but keep in mind that most people will realize how swamped and tired you are and the fact that you are putting such effort into your thank you notes with specific pictures for each gift says more than enough! You must be amazing to even THINK of doing all this creative stuff with a new baby! God Bless you and your new bundle of Joy.
2006-06-30 01:45:38 · answer #4 · answered by chefddr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can send it as you normally would with a postscript at the bottom, "P.S. Forgive the lateness of this letter." You can also add more to the end of the postscript if you would like to explain further ("...due to an error at the printers.")
You do not have to go into great detail about the reason - the apology at the end is sufficient.
2006-06-30 01:55:33 · answer #5 · answered by Lobos 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say if they were upset for receiving a thank-you card, they'd be very ungrateful people.
Besides, their reaction to the thank-you card doesn't change the fact that you want to send it. You are grateful for the gift. How they react to your gratitude is their issue.
I think any of your ideas is just fine.
2006-06-30 13:05:58 · answer #6 · answered by drshorty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
either way u do it..the best thing is that u have taken the time to be grateful for the gifts and the baby's word are very cute...i love the idea.
2006-06-30 01:46:03 · answer #7 · answered by ~JACKIE-ANN ~ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go ahead and send it. It is the thought that counts. If you dont send it, them people will think that you thought them obligates to buy you a gift. I love the idea, though, of you saying "mom's been so busy, but your gift was sooo appreciated. Here is a picture of "baby" in the gorgeous, cute, adorable...so forth outfit that you bought me. It was much appreciated, thanks!
2006-06-30 01:46:04 · answer #8 · answered by kimberlylroderick 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the "thank you" with the picture enclosed, would suffice. I really dont think its necessary to apologize, because most already know that being a mom, is a time consuming job.
Congratulations!!
2006-06-30 01:44:33 · answer #9 · answered by Katz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
deliver them out as quickly as a threat, or a minimum of in the subsequent week or so. that's greater proper previous due than never! :) My wedding ceremony replaced into in November and that i've got been given each and all of the thank you playing cards mailed out in January, inspite of the reality that my bathe replaced into in October. The bathe replaced into in basic terms 2 weeks till now the marriage, so i did no longer have time between it and wedding ceremony making plans. Then, my husband shipped off distant places... we had Thanksgiving, Christmas... plus, I had like, ninety and made all of them very very own and wrote all of them myself. So, many human beings did no longer get theirs till 2 months or so after the marriage, 3 after the bathe. it may look greater crappy in case you probably did no longer deliver them out in any respect, deliver 'em! :)
2016-10-31 23:35:49 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋