Our whole family was invited to the home of, two childless friends the other day. Of course, an expensive art piece was smashed and although my friends were gracious, I know they were peeved. I feel that I did my best in policing the children but still feel as though I should offer to pay the insurance deductible. My husband says to let it go, they asked for it. It is always gracious to offer to pay and it would be equally gracious for them to refuse, considering the circumstances.
Many childless people have no clue about the damage two toddlers can inflict in ten minutes.
Your friends learned the hard way. If they are too rigid to modify their home for your visits, have them over to yours until the children are fully civilized. Dear Mrs. Web, I want to send flowers to a woman that I have recently met. I am not sending for each occasion. Dear Mrs. Web, My sister said you wouldn t answer this email.