Along the lines of would this bother you ?

[DisneyBeagle]

I understand other people are different but in past years they have called, specially his Godparents & my niece & sisters & have visited or called. His Godparents have always bought him an Easter basket & I did so for our Godchild & just thought it's what some people do.

His school & church members make a big deal of Easter but yup I do set myself up on other's expectations. Next year I will speak up. I did send everyone a text greeting since it was easier to reach everyone & those that have no texts (my sisters left them messages) but oh well, maybe because DS is the only child in the family I'm a little more sensitve towards the family calling him, specially his Godparents not really DS or DH

Are you going to tell them that next year you expect them to call and/or send a gift?

 

[Cornhusk]

If you wanted a call why didn't you just use the phone yourself?

 

[pandora174]

So did you call them? Or just send a group email?

Let me clarify. The older members of the family I called but was only to leave messages. The younger members we usually text and e-mail. They I texted & e-mailed, which is how we usually communicate. I also sent an e-greeting with DS's pix & mailed to the older members a photcard. I guess I should of specified that "any" reply either call, text, e-mail would of been appreciated.

I guess what bothered me most was specifically his Godparents who every year visit as I do to our Godchild & DS is specially close to his uncle/godfather.

 

[pandora174]

Are you going to tell them that next year you expect them to call and/or send a gift?

No not about a gift, not about that at all. But when I receive their call/text/facebook message etc from a close friend or relative, I always respond so yeah I'll let them know I would appreciate the same courtesy in return.

 

[Mickey's Minion]

No not about a gift, not about that at all. But when I receive their call/text/facebook message etc from a close friend or relative, I always respond so yeah I'll let them know I would appreciate the same courtesy in return.

Now THAT would be rude.

 

[DisneyBeagle]

No not about a gift, not about that at all. But when I receive their call/text/facebook message etc from a close friend or relative, I always respond so yeah I'll let them know I would appreciate the same courtesy in return.

That's understandable

As for his Godparents, give them a free pass this year. Maybe they had a lot going on in their world and it totally slipped their mind. If they are good to your son the rest of the time, let it slide.

 

[Mouse House Mama]

I hate to say it but I think your DS should have called his grandparents to wish them Happy Easter. The kids always call their grandparents to wish them Happy Whatever Holiday it is. I think it is respectful and DH and I were both brought up that way. Easter isn't like their birthday. You mentioned that you went to services to I am guessing that you don't just celebrate the big bunny but the actual reason for the holiday. I think you should have made your son do the calling. YMMV.

 

[DVC~OKW~96]

I had phone calls to wish me Happy Easter/Spring from any number of family members! Even rec'd some photos via mobile, and some texts.

Guess it all depends on what is the usual thing in your personal world, eh?

 

[Magic Mom]

No not about a gift, not about that at all. But when I receive their call/text/facebook message etc from a close friend or relative, I always respond so yeah I'll let them know I would appreciate the same courtesy in return.

That would be a little rude. You can't dictate how people respond to your mass texts. Maybe they would be more likely to respond if you sent something more personal. I don't feel as obligated to respond to a mass email as I do a personal email.

If it is really important to you for your son to talk to family on Easter, then have him call.... unless this is all about control.

 

[Hillbeans]

I don't know about anyone else but Easter is not one of the holidays I worry about calling other people. Christmas and Thanksgiving, yes....but all other holidays, not really.

I agree - I know I sent out a few texts to my friends but didn't send out cards or do anything special besides eggs and baskets for my own family. I don't think every holiday needs a lot of hoopla, otherwise it takes the special meaning out of it.

 

[hrh_disney_queen]

I'm another one who doesn't see Easter as a big calling day. We didn't call anyone, and no one called us.


If you wanted a phone call to be made, then you should have initiated it. I wouldn't consider a group email an effort to contact me. Why play games, just make the call.

 

[CdnCarrie]

Maybe the godparents were busy with their own family. Or maybe they thought the kids were old enought to stop with extra baskets.

 

[MrsJackSparrow4Life]

Maybe the godparents were busy with their own family. Or maybe they thought the kids were old enought to stop with extra baskets.

Especially since the OP made him 3 baskets already. How many baskets does this kid need?

 

[Had2stopLurking]

I'm in the snowflake doesn't need that much stuff camp. I got an email card from my mother yesterday, should I get upset about it?

She didn't call my daughter individually to wish her a happy Easter, nor did I expect her to.

I guess I don't see what the issue is? I called her today to ask about her Easter and what she had (we live about 2000 miles apart). Does that make me a bad person for knowing that regardless of when we tell each other, that our family still loves us?

I guess I just don't understand the need for reassurance on holidays?

 

[C.Ann]

I've never considered it a "phone call" occasion.

Me either - although I did receive several phone calls myself yesterday..

Easter is my least favorite holiday of the year.. Didn't even like it when I was a kid.. I celebrated it for my kids - and then grandkids - but when everyone is old enough that it's not a big deal to them anymore, I will be very, very happy!

DD and her DH don't care about it either and will likely stop doing anything Easter related once my DGD loses interest in it..

 

[JennMouse32]

not everyone feels the same way about the holidays as you do.. plain and simple.. i personally am not a big holiday person, i do howfully expect a birthday call or text or whatever, just as i do to my friends and family on theirs..​

 

[pandora174]

Especially since the OP made him 3 baskets already. How many baskets does this kid need?

They were 3 small baskets with 3 toys inside. I made them myself with candy because I choose to do so. DS has gone through a lot medically so yeah I spoil him a little.

 

[pandora174]

Your son is 7 and old enough to use the phone. To set the example and since this is important to you (an not necessarily to the others in your circle), your son should have called his God Parents and wished them a Happy Easter.

The phone does work both ways

Oh, and I didn't call anybody to wish them a Happy Easter. It is not a "calling" holiday.

To clarify a little further. DS was premature & has a severe speech delay. While his communication skills have improved, he does not like the phone. One of those things that bother him, also people don't understand him too clearly. He's better at face to face.

 

[Magic Mom]

To clarify a little further. DS was premature & has a severe speech delay. While his communication skills have improved, he does not like the phone. One of those things that bother him, also people don't understand him too clearly. He's better at face to face.

Maybe that's why they didn't call him? Why stress him out on a holiday by calling.

 

[Mouse House Mama]

To clarify a little further. DS was premature & has a severe speech delay. While his communication skills have improved, he does not like the phone. One of those things that bother him, also people don't understand him too clearly. He's better at face to face.

Okay so help me understand this. Your son hates the phone yet you are mad that people didn't call him on the phone?

Honestly- I have no idea what you were expecting of everyone and no- I would not be calling you about an email. Likely I would not even be checking my email as I would be busy with my own family.