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Thank you notes for a preschooler's birthday gifts: Is it ok if they're a month late or should I not bother?

Asked by jca (36062points) July 21st, 2011

My daughter had a birthday party with her friends and also the “home” party for relatives about a month ago. I have not sent the thank you notes yet (partly because I was getting professional portraits and was waiting to get them back, partly because I’m a single mother who is out of the house about 12 hours per day, so free time is hard to come by).

Should I send them now, one month later, or should I not bother at all?

Part of me feels if I send them now, I will remind people that they’re so late. I feel like if I don’t send them at all, people will just forget that there was a party (as preschoolers parties are very often at this age).

What do you think?

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11 Answers

ANef_is_Enuf's avatar

I think it’s perfectly fine to send them now. Even if they are late, it is the sentiment that counts.

Seelix's avatar

I agree with @ANef_is_Enuf. Late or not, the thought is still there.

marinelife's avatar

Definitely go ahead and send them. People will be happy to get them.

wundayatta's avatar

Send them.

JLeslie's avatar

I think it is fine. Go ahead and send them.

Judi's avatar

it’s never to late for gratitude.

jca's avatar

Should I write in them something like “sorry it’s so late” or “sorry for the delay in sending this?”

Seelix's avatar

I wouldn’t bother. Everyone’s busy – they’ll understand even without that addition.

ANef_is_Enuf's avatar

I agree with @Seelix. No need for the additional message. I’d just send them out. Perhaps, if it will bother you, then mention something the next time to see or speak with the people who are receiving the cards. But, I wouldn’t even worry about that.

YARNLADY's avatar

Not too late.

lonelydragon's avatar

No, it’s not too late. Better late than never.

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