I let my nephew down or at least I feel that I have. Today was his B-Day and I didn't realize that today was the 9th. I love him and I don't want him to think I'm a disappointment or that I don't care. As soon as I found out it was the 9th. I called.. but it was too late it was already 11:30 pm. I woke up around 9 pm. and should have remembered what today was. Of all the things that I could do, I didn't call. I was the only one.
This may not seem like a big deal to you... but to me it is.
I don't want him to think that I forgot about him. I just forgot what day it was. I'm stranded in the middle of nowhere with no car and now way to get to him.. or to get him presents... or even a card.
What should I do? How should I let this go? Can I let this go?
He's only 4!!! Birthdays are everything at this age!
2006-08-09 17:59:50 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
It's a good thing for you, that kids are very forgiving at that age. Spend some extra time with him, buy him an extra present, explain how busy you were, and make it a point to tell him you still didn't have a good excuse, you still should've remembered.
He'll forgive you.
2006-08-09 18:07:55 · answer #1 · answered by 42ITUS™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At 4 he will not care if gift or card is late.He also will not remember his Aunt did not call him on his Birthday .It appears u are more worried about this then he ever will be.You know ur love for him will always be there long after gifts are forgotten or broken.So if u still feel need to do something call him tell him his Aunt loves / misses him I bet that will last forever in his heart.U seem 2 need 2 be told every thing is ok ,so what u forgot we all have at 1 time or another.And life goes on.
2006-08-10 01:13:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just explain how things are. but never let on that you forgot. just be invented and say that there weren't any means of calling him at an earlier time.
as for the present, im sure if you make it up to him, especially if you give him a really nice gift (much better if it's something he's been after for a while now), then he'll definitely forgive you.
four year olds dont hold grudges. dont thnk that they are aware of that emotion yet. they sulk, but they will come around.
and i dont think he loves you because of the presents. that you called and rememberd him is fine.
relay my birthday wishes too! hehe
2006-08-10 01:07:51 · answer #3 · answered by boohoo101 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Send him a birthday card and write exactly what you wrote here that you are really really sorry. His parents will explain it to him. The best thing is if you go personally and apoligize to him. Give him a belated birthday present. Make sure you don't forget next year. He'll be 5 years old too.
2006-08-10 01:04:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dear Girl....hehe... I went through three of these in the last week.... One I wasn't prepared for....so now I have to address the child missed!
I remember when I was six years old getting a package through the mail addressed to me. It was the most amazing thing. A package to me through the mail! Amazing! They had always come for my parents...but not for me.
I was so important that day.
I don't even remember what the package was. I just remember I got a package addressed to me from my auntie Elsie.
If you're thinking about them and love them, there's nothing you ever have to apologize for or feel guilty about..
Use the mail, dear girl.
All the best to you and yours
Markus.
2006-08-10 01:11:40 · answer #5 · answered by markus 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get him a nice gift, and apologize for being late. Tell him you love him, and you made a mistake and forgot - so here is a nice present to make up for it.
Honesty is the best policy, even for a 4 year old.
2006-08-10 01:05:12 · answer #6 · answered by CityGirl58 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
these things happen to us all so don't blame yourself.Sure he may have expected to hear from you but at his age,he will forget about it.To help you feel better about the situation, I would buy him a present and wrap it up and give it to him the next time you see him.The smile on this little boys face will be worth it and make you feel a little better about it. One good thing about it is a child has alot shorter time retention for remembering things than older ones do and it is easy to make them smile with a simle little toy especially one they were not expecting.
good luck and god bless
2006-08-10 01:11:18 · answer #7 · answered by jlthomas75844 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, look at how much you care. I can see it... I'm sure he can. Just tell him exactly what you said here... you didn't realize today was the 9th and that you're sorry. Tell him how much you care about him, tell him Happy Birthday, and buy him an awesome gift.
2006-08-10 01:05:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should call him tomorrow and tell him that whenever like you can you'll take him somewhere special, I know i would be the same way if i forgot my nephews birthday.
2006-08-10 02:06:44 · answer #9 · answered by -мari♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to him as soon as you can, tell him you wanted to spend special time with him. Take a picnic basket with you when you go and see him, you can even have the picnic in the middle of his room (if parents agree) and make tents to picnic under with sheets! Have a pillow fight. He will love it and so will you.
2006-08-10 01:06:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋