Baptism - folks staying over, yes or no?

Spendless

LondonDiva wrote:

Spent £75 on presents for baby, mum & dad

why did you buy for mum and dad as well . I've never bought for the parents at baptisms nor had anything bought for me (and wouldn't expect to either).

felicity1- pleased you've sorted it :beer:

bunty109

Glad you made a decision Felicity!

I've some amusing (although not at the time) experiences of family coming to stay and being made to stay with family even though it was impractical (like me and OH in a small double bed joined by 2 kids!!) so I do understand how you feel!

Good luck and I hope you have a great day!

LondonDiva

Spendless wrote:

why did you buy for mum and dad as well . I've never bought for the parents at baptisms nor had anything bought for me (and wouldn't expect to either).

I bought because although I had sent something when the baby was born, I was buying a christening present too and wanted to give the parents something special as well.

They are also making a commitment to their child/church/family and I wanted to do my bit as a Godparent by giving something in lieu of being able to pop round to babysit etc

CFC

MIL and FIL are fine to put up, but 10 people is impossible! Well, unless you don't mind living like a student dive! Hardly a stressless way to spend the day, wishing that they'd all go home and get out of your flightpath...

If you can afford it, possibly you could pay for their accomodation or give them 50% towards it? That's meeting them half way, which is fair enough, but again ONLY if you can afford it.