How do I word this?

[Nicole]

I just think it's common courtesy to stay home if you are sick, whether or not there is an underlying condition. I don't take my kids if they are sick because I don't want them to get others sick.

I know that some might be offended but if they are that's too bad. I am just looking for as nice a way to say it as I can. I would not be upset if I read something like that on an invitation. Again thanks for all the ideas!

 

[Nicole]

I just think it's common courtesy to stay home if you are sick, whether or not there is an underlying condition. I don't take my kids if they are sick because I don't want them to get others sick.

I know that some might be offended but if they are that's too bad. I am just looking for as nice a way to say it as I can. I would not be upset if I read something like that on an invitation. Again thanks for all the ideas!

 

[Nicole]

I just think it's common courtesy to stay home if you are sick, whether or not there is an underlying condition. I don't take my kids if they are sick because I don't want them to get others sick.

I know that some might be offended but if they are that's too bad. I am just looking for as nice a way to say it as I can. I would not be upset if I read something like that on an invitation. Again thanks for all the ideas!

 

[Nicole]

I just think it's common courtesy to stay home if you are sick, whether or not there is an underlying condition. I don't take my kids if they are sick because I don't want them to get others sick.

I know that some might be offended but if they are that's too bad. I am just looking for as nice a way to say it as I can. I would not be upset if I read something like that on an invitation. Again thanks for all the ideas!

 

[Nicole]

I just think it's common courtesy to stay home if you are sick, whether or not there is an underlying condition. I don't take my kids if they are sick because I don't want them to get others sick.

I know that some might be offended but if they are that's too bad. I am just looking for as nice a way to say it as I can. I would not be upset if I read something like that on an invitation. Again thanks for all the ideas!

 

[AnD]

That is a good idea- I will have to remember those ideas for when Ab starts having more than "close family and friends" b'day parties. I'll have to change the wording a little <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> , but those are good <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> .

I have a family member who just doesn't seem to get that it may not be contagious to 99.9% of the population, but I am the exception to that "not contagious" rule (especially if they are on antibiotics for it!) and that I don't don't need to be sharing their air (or sending my toddler over there, to come home and touch everything for me, or give me germ laden kisses straight from the source) and end up in the hospital *sigh*. I know I can't avoid it all, but darn it, I will avoid it all I can!

 

[AnD]

That is a good idea- I will have to remember those ideas for when Ab starts having more than "close family and friends" b'day parties. I'll have to change the wording a little <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> , but those are good <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> .

I have a family member who just doesn't seem to get that it may not be contagious to 99.9% of the population, but I am the exception to that "not contagious" rule (especially if they are on antibiotics for it!) and that I don't don't need to be sharing their air (or sending my toddler over there, to come home and touch everything for me, or give me germ laden kisses straight from the source) and end up in the hospital *sigh*. I know I can't avoid it all, but darn it, I will avoid it all I can!

 

[AnD]

That is a good idea- I will have to remember those ideas for when Ab starts having more than "close family and friends" b'day parties. I'll have to change the wording a little <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> , but those are good <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> .

I have a family member who just doesn't seem to get that it may not be contagious to 99.9% of the population, but I am the exception to that "not contagious" rule (especially if they are on antibiotics for it!) and that I don't don't need to be sharing their air (or sending my toddler over there, to come home and touch everything for me, or give me germ laden kisses straight from the source) and end up in the hospital *sigh*. I know I can't avoid it all, but darn it, I will avoid it all I can!

 

[AnD]

That is a good idea- I will have to remember those ideas for when Ab starts having more than "close family and friends" b'day parties. I'll have to change the wording a little <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> , but those are good <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> .

I have a family member who just doesn't seem to get that it may not be contagious to 99.9% of the population, but I am the exception to that "not contagious" rule (especially if they are on antibiotics for it!) and that I don't don't need to be sharing their air (or sending my toddler over there, to come home and touch everything for me, or give me germ laden kisses straight from the source) and end up in the hospital *sigh*. I know I can't avoid it all, but darn it, I will avoid it all I can!

 

[AnD]

That is a good idea- I will have to remember those ideas for when Ab starts having more than "close family and friends" b'day parties. I'll have to change the wording a little <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> , but those are good <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> .

I have a family member who just doesn't seem to get that it may not be contagious to 99.9% of the population, but I am the exception to that "not contagious" rule (especially if they are on antibiotics for it!) and that I don't don't need to be sharing their air (or sending my toddler over there, to come home and touch everything for me, or give me germ laden kisses straight from the source) and end up in the hospital *sigh*. I know I can't avoid it all, but darn it, I will avoid it all I can!

 

[JustDucky]

With any family function, I remind those who are coming that if they are feeling sick, even if it is a little sick or if they aren't sure if it is allergies or not, to please not come. I can't tell you how often this is not taken seriously by some of my family members, I literally flee to the other side of the room when I see a kid wiping their boogers on their pants or observe someone with a very suspicious hacking cough! I think what Mel and Jenn said is very well stated..if people don't get the point then bite them! Good luck with the party...hugs, Jenn <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[JustDucky]

With any family function, I remind those who are coming that if they are feeling sick, even if it is a little sick or if they aren't sure if it is allergies or not, to please not come. I can't tell you how often this is not taken seriously by some of my family members, I literally flee to the other side of the room when I see a kid wiping their boogers on their pants or observe someone with a very suspicious hacking cough! I think what Mel and Jenn said is very well stated..if people don't get the point then bite them! Good luck with the party...hugs, Jenn <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[JustDucky]

With any family function, I remind those who are coming that if they are feeling sick, even if it is a little sick or if they aren't sure if it is allergies or not, to please not come. I can't tell you how often this is not taken seriously by some of my family members, I literally flee to the other side of the room when I see a kid wiping their boogers on their pants or observe someone with a very suspicious hacking cough! I think what Mel and Jenn said is very well stated..if people don't get the point then bite them! Good luck with the party...hugs, Jenn <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[JustDucky]

With any family function, I remind those who are coming that if they are feeling sick, even if it is a little sick or if they aren't sure if it is allergies or not, to please not come. I can't tell you how often this is not taken seriously by some of my family members, I literally flee to the other side of the room when I see a kid wiping their boogers on their pants or observe someone with a very suspicious hacking cough! I think what Mel and Jenn said is very well stated..if people don't get the point then bite them! Good luck with the party...hugs, Jenn <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[JustDucky]

With any family function, I remind those who are coming that if they are feeling sick, even if it is a little sick or if they aren't sure if it is allergies or not, to please not come. I can't tell you how often this is not taken seriously by some of my family members, I literally flee to the other side of the room when I see a kid wiping their boogers on their pants or observe someone with a very suspicious hacking cough! I think what Mel and Jenn said is very well stated..if people don't get the point then bite them! Good luck with the party...hugs, Jenn <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[Ratatosk]

I get so tired of family events (Thanksgiving) when people show up with bronchitis, pneumonia... My MIL has gotten to the point where she tries to tell me "so and so has a little cold, but they said they'll keep their distance" 'cuz she's afraid if we know someone intentially shows up sick we'll stay away or embarrass her by leaving. Last year when DH was out of town and I had a meeting, my inlaws were babysitting for DS and when I arrived my MIL said my niece had a cold -- nasty hacking cough, which I later found out was pneumonia.

I realize he can't live in a bubble, but I get so annoyed when we're not told the truth. Especially when DS was going around drinking out of people's glasses, sharing food.. And don't get me started about FIL's nasty hanky and chronic sinus infections. If I hear "it was clean when I pulled it out of the drawer, this morning" one more time I'm going to scream.

My MIL actually made a comment the other day about how she can see why I get "funny about always washing DS's hands after he plays at the playground" after she saw a blurb on the morning show about all the germs, fecal and nastiness all over playground equipment. I'm not a germ-a-phobe. But after DS plays on that stuff, he usually pauses to snack on some boogies.

 

[Ratatosk]

I get so tired of family events (Thanksgiving) when people show up with bronchitis, pneumonia... My MIL has gotten to the point where she tries to tell me "so and so has a little cold, but they said they'll keep their distance" 'cuz she's afraid if we know someone intentially shows up sick we'll stay away or embarrass her by leaving. Last year when DH was out of town and I had a meeting, my inlaws were babysitting for DS and when I arrived my MIL said my niece had a cold -- nasty hacking cough, which I later found out was pneumonia.

I realize he can't live in a bubble, but I get so annoyed when we're not told the truth. Especially when DS was going around drinking out of people's glasses, sharing food.. And don't get me started about FIL's nasty hanky and chronic sinus infections. If I hear "it was clean when I pulled it out of the drawer, this morning" one more time I'm going to scream.

My MIL actually made a comment the other day about how she can see why I get "funny about always washing DS's hands after he plays at the playground" after she saw a blurb on the morning show about all the germs, fecal and nastiness all over playground equipment. I'm not a germ-a-phobe. But after DS plays on that stuff, he usually pauses to snack on some boogies.

 

[Ratatosk]

I get so tired of family events (Thanksgiving) when people show up with bronchitis, pneumonia... My MIL has gotten to the point where she tries to tell me "so and so has a little cold, but they said they'll keep their distance" 'cuz she's afraid if we know someone intentially shows up sick we'll stay away or embarrass her by leaving. Last year when DH was out of town and I had a meeting, my inlaws were babysitting for DS and when I arrived my MIL said my niece had a cold -- nasty hacking cough, which I later found out was pneumonia.

I realize he can't live in a bubble, but I get so annoyed when we're not told the truth. Especially when DS was going around drinking out of people's glasses, sharing food.. And don't get me started about FIL's nasty hanky and chronic sinus infections. If I hear "it was clean when I pulled it out of the drawer, this morning" one more time I'm going to scream.

My MIL actually made a comment the other day about how she can see why I get "funny about always washing DS's hands after he plays at the playground" after she saw a blurb on the morning show about all the germs, fecal and nastiness all over playground equipment. I'm not a germ-a-phobe. But after DS plays on that stuff, he usually pauses to snack on some boogies.

 

[Ratatosk]

I get so tired of family events (Thanksgiving) when people show up with bronchitis, pneumonia... My MIL has gotten to the point where she tries to tell me "so and so has a little cold, but they said they'll keep their distance" 'cuz she's afraid if we know someone intentially shows up sick we'll stay away or embarrass her by leaving. Last year when DH was out of town and I had a meeting, my inlaws were babysitting for DS and when I arrived my MIL said my niece had a cold -- nasty hacking cough, which I later found out was pneumonia.

I realize he can't live in a bubble, but I get so annoyed when we're not told the truth. Especially when DS was going around drinking out of people's glasses, sharing food.. And don't get me started about FIL's nasty hanky and chronic sinus infections. If I hear "it was clean when I pulled it out of the drawer, this morning" one more time I'm going to scream.

My MIL actually made a comment the other day about how she can see why I get "funny about always washing DS's hands after he plays at the playground" after she saw a blurb on the morning show about all the germs, fecal and nastiness all over playground equipment. I'm not a germ-a-phobe. But after DS plays on that stuff, he usually pauses to snack on some boogies.

 

[Ratatosk]

I get so tired of family events (Thanksgiving) when people show up with bronchitis, pneumonia... My MIL has gotten to the point where she tries to tell me "so and so has a little cold, but they said they'll keep their distance" 'cuz she's afraid if we know someone intentially shows up sick we'll stay away or embarrass her by leaving. Last year when DH was out of town and I had a meeting, my inlaws were babysitting for DS and when I arrived my MIL said my niece had a cold -- nasty hacking cough, which I later found out was pneumonia.

I realize he can't live in a bubble, but I get so annoyed when we're not told the truth. Especially when DS was going around drinking out of people's glasses, sharing food.. And don't get me started about FIL's nasty hanky and chronic sinus infections. If I hear "it was clean when I pulled it out of the drawer, this morning" one more time I'm going to scream.

My MIL actually made a comment the other day about how she can see why I get "funny about always washing DS's hands after he plays at the playground" after she saw a blurb on the morning show about all the germs, fecal and nastiness all over playground equipment. I'm not a germ-a-phobe. But after DS plays on that stuff, he usually pauses to snack on some boogies.