do you ever have times when you realise something, too late, and then you get that unmistakeable feeling of dread in the pit of your stomach? and it won't move?
well I currently have that.
The past few days I have sent out batches of invitations to our housewarming party, which is on May 30th.
Yesterday I was talking to my friend T, about a friend of hers, A, who I don't particularly like, but had made up an invitation for anyway. I had given T the invitations to give to a few people, and she had A's. T told me I was silly to invite A if I didn't want to, but I didn't want to be rude. In the end, T returned it to me and I decided not to invite A.
While I was talking to T on the phone, DF mouthed at me if I had invited friends of ours, J & M. I had completely forgotten about them, so I quickly made up an invitation and posted it this morning.
I asked DF to call a few people that aren't on facebook to get their addresses. He called them today. While talking to one of his friends, C, he found out that J & M had broken up! Four weeks ago!
I feel terrible. We don't see them a lot, and they have been together for a few years. DF went to school with J.
Four WEEKS ago!
Anyway. There is nothing I can do about the invitation now, but I can just imagine that it would be such a blow to M, as it is her house it will be going to.
Maybe it was some kind of spooky sign that I forgot them at the start? I just can't believe I sent it this morning to them, and found out this afternoon about the break up!
ARRGH!
So DF is going to call J tomorrow and explain. 
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While on the topic of the housewarming party, these are my planned nibblies to supply:
- 20x mini cupcakes
- 20x mini quiches
- 20x mini sausage rolls
- 20x mini spinach & feta rolls
- assorted sandwich triangles (filling ideas anyone???)
- assorted mini barbecued kebab sticks (i was thinking: haloumi or beef cubes with capsicum, asparagus and/or mushroom)
- Assorted Dips, Chips & Bread Sticks
Any other ideas, anyone? Help me!
I have sent out 20 invitations (most to couples), and we are asking another 10 or so people by phone, so I expect approximately 30-40 people.
They will be bringing their own drinks, and I have clearly stated that fingerfood will be provided (not meals!) though I would like enough food so that people don't go hungry, also as there will be a few kids and pregnant women there too.
So any advice, ideas and recipes would be great!
BTW, I am making the cupcakes, quiches, sausage/spinach rolls at work so I will get them for a cheap price.
Thanks in advance!
some advice... would be nice...?
May 7th, 2009 at 10:43 am
May 7th, 2009 at 11:46 am 1241696764
May 7th, 2009 at 01:09 pm 1241701740
About your friends, I know you feel terrible, but I don't think they will mind. I am sure they kept it to themselves for months- didn't want to talk about it. They might have BROKEN UP 4 months ago- but they might have started telling people 1 month ago.
And you were buying a house and getting engaged! you were busy! They know that! It just might be awkward for them both to come to your party- I'm sure one really wants to be on the singles scene, and the other is still in love and wants to get back together.
May 7th, 2009 at 03:56 pm 1241711789
May 7th, 2009 at 04:04 pm 1241712299
May 7th, 2009 at 05:28 pm 1241717323
As for kids, so long as they are over 3 grapes or strawberries never fail to disappear here. Younger than that you can only guess. (some parents let 2 year olds have anything, others are stricter. It is easier to assume the parents will bring or find something from what you have available.
Of that list my 10 month old could nibble Quiche, bread sticks and most likely some of the mini sandwiches, but I am not known for being picky.
IF anyone with a child asks if they can bring something, suggest they bring a kid snack for their own and a few others.
May 7th, 2009 at 07:46 pm 1241725607