I have a family obligation tomorrow, although it's not really a big deal if I don't go. I said I would and now I don't want to. This function is early, far away, and I have a baby. My hubby can't go. Think of an excuse for me please!
2007-10-19 15:49:03 · 29 answers · asked by Carrie 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
my lady you have the 1 day stomach flu.
2007-10-19 15:51:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they are all good answers. You said it was no big deal if you didn't go so why are you worried about a way out of it? It sounds like you wanted to go, but now that your husband isn't going you don't want to go...right. Just put it on the husband, they'll understand. Plus the baby is coming down with something and you really don't want to take the precious thing out in this weather!
Good Luck,
I'm home with the flu, too. aargh
2007-10-19 15:56:30 · answer #2 · answered by MsAnathema 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you admit that it's not a big deal if you don't go, why not opt for honesty? Just explain to those you need to that your husband is unavailable, your baby takes a lot of time and energy and you just don't have any to spare right now. Thank them for the invitation and set up another time when you can visit the family as a family yourself (you, your husband and your baby).
You'd probably be pleasantly surprised to see how understanding people can be of the plight of a mom and your integrity stays in tact.
2007-10-19 15:54:25 · answer #3 · answered by ASL IiT 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You don't need to make up an excuse. You already have one. Just read your question. No one should expect you to go by yourself with a baby to something thats far away and very early.
2007-10-19 15:54:03 · answer #4 · answered by Beth 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You do not need to make up excuses, or lies.
You have a baby, and your husband cannot go because of other obligations.
You can call your host or hostess and explain that you are not going to be able to attend.
That's it, plain and simple.
If you are adult enough to have a husband and a child, you are adult enough to make adult decisions, which may include, "thank you for the kind invitation, but I have decided that we cannot attend. I hope everyone has a nice time, talk to you later...."
2007-10-19 15:55:00 · answer #5 · answered by Sue F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Excuses:
1. My child is feeling sick and I don't want to take them out in this weather.
2. My husband has to do something for work and my back is hurting or some pain.
3. Say you already had something planned.
4. Tell them the truth.
2007-10-19 16:01:39 · answer #6 · answered by gurlie_gurl<33 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell them your hubby cant make it,you are exhausted with the baby and send flowers and a note saying that as you are so tired,you would end up falling asleeep and missing out on the fun.
2007-10-19 15:54:35 · answer #7 · answered by Alice 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You said you would go, and for you not to without a good reason, would be breaking your word. You really should do what you say you are going to do. Just think about it before agreeing to things next time.
2007-10-19 15:52:18 · answer #8 · answered by Sweetharttt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell them your baby is teething and is miserable. Be sure to tell them that although you will miss them,you just don't feel comfortable making such a long trip with a fussy baby.
2007-10-19 15:54:44 · answer #9 · answered by kimberbahr2000 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is what you do. Send a letter right now of why you could not make it. Make it short. Dear "whoever" I thank you for the invititation you sent me. I had every intention of going. I am sorry I could not make it, other obligations prevented me from attending. Please send me pictures. I am sorry I had to miss it.
2007-10-19 15:56:18 · answer #10 · answered by hbuckmeister 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, might the baby be coming down with something??? They have tummy problems from time to time... just play the worried mom and stay home.
2007-10-19 15:54:04 · answer #11 · answered by Twin momma as of 11/11 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋