Lessons Learned From Fiona

Remember when I blogged about 'Amy'? Well, we have come up with another problem. Her sister had a birthday party this week and my girls weren't invited. It was the first time in the two years that we have lived here that the girls weren't invited. Buttercup was rather oblivious because it seems that she has outgrown these girls. Since she's moved on to the new school, she has had less time for the girls. Fiona was a bit bummed, but she had another birthday party to attend this weekend, so she was okay.
Fiona's birthday is in just over a month and I was already considering throwing her a Halloween party. My first thought? Well, these little girls won't be invited, that'll show them. So, I started discussing this party with Fiona and asked her who she wanted to invite. The first two invitees out of her mouth were Amy and her sister. She held no ill will towards these girls. Instead of 'showing' them, she just wanted them to be there.
So, I think I need to learn a bit more from Fiona and take the high road. I think inviting them, despite leaving Fiona out, would set a better example for everyone, including me. Wait until you see the pictures. It's going to be a great party. I have wanted to have a Halloween party for Fiona since she was born. In a few years, she's going to have the scary version and that will be even more fun.