I am throwing a 30th anniv for my parents. I need some advice...?
141487
I'd say that you'll have to be strong on this one with your grandmother. If it's too hard to say that you only want to invite certain people and not all the extended family, see if you can pin it on the place where you're at (room to small, already committed to the head-count). There used to be a time when you could invite some people and not others and no one took offense to it. But nowadays in this "please me" society we are ever more careful not to offend. If questioned by relatives as to why they weren't invited to the party you can respond "I regret that we weren't able to invite every person we thought of!" and leave it at that. You owe no explanation beyond that. Hope that helps - have a great party!
1080430
You have time to run out and get a little something a present, a card, some candles, make her dinner, or take her out to eat, even have flowers delivered. Good luck Buddy, I feel sorry for you and I have done this.\n\nMy parents have their wedding anniversary 2 days before my fathers birthday, so last time I show up on their anniversary saying happy birthday to my father with a gift for him thinking I have two more days to get their anniversary  gifts. And the worse thing is they let me go on like this for an hour.  I will be forever grateful that they have a sense of humor! (just thought you might be able to use a chuckle)
477328
I suggest you to stay away from annuities.\n\nIf you need help with your finances drop me a line.
759965
Respect your parents, they know best. YOu didnt mention how old you are...\nHe could bring dinner to your house and you 2 could watch a movie.
43751
first know exactly what the funds go for and tell them when you call/contact them, also give them suggestions of what they may contribute, tell them how successiful it was in past years. Hope this helps
1182558
You should tell your parents first----just say it like it happened, no guilt or sadness, but with an attitude, "we are here, how do we move forward in the best manner possible? ". You are going to need their support as much as your BF's, and not knowing your financial situation, definitely you may need that as well.\n\nTell your BF later--if things don't go as you hoped, you will need a fall-back, and that is your parents, even though you are an adult.\n\nAs to baby's name: Michell\n\nGood luck.
1024991
spend time with your father.\nparents are special and precious
745530
Hey buddy. I read your reply to my question. Can you email me. I want to ask you something. Just one thing.\n\nI see you don't allow emails. So can you email me.\n\nI say celebrate it with your family. I have a lot of friends but on birthdays, I am at home. There is noone to match your parents.\n\nI believe heaven for me is in my mother's heels.
128675
Your birth day is not just for you :) I bet your parents are more happy even than you are. Imagine what you mother have been trough so you can enjoy the life :) So celebrate it with them and show them respect :)
1170731
Well, it would help to know your age (to see if it is an ongoing longterm problem or new behavior on their parts), and whether your goals are realistic, which I can't know without knowing you.  However, a general answer to your question is:  first of all, you shouldn't have to GET your parents to care...they should ALREADY care.  The problem is...maybe they do, and it's just in a form that you don't like.  You can do two things to improve this situation.  First, work like crazy to prepare for the future.  That means doing as well as you possibly can in school, and showing your maturity by living up to whatever responsibilities you have at home and/or work.  Second, speak calmly and candidly with your parents and tell them exactly what you've told me.  It sounds like you have a real passion for these areas, and that can be a wonderful gift.  Remind them that the great person you are came from them, and that you need their help and support to become the adult you were meant to be.  Don't be nervous, remember to breathe and hold your head up.  You have potential, and it's your job to sell that idea to your parents.    One more thing...they may be afraid of the time you might step out on your own.  That's natural, but it is their job as parents to prepare you to leave the nest, it's not their job to guilt you into staying close for their comfort if that is not the right thing for you.  Reassure them, and trust that with your conduct you can convince them when you are ready to fly.  Give it your best...and you will do fine.  All good wishes to you.
415424
HAPPY BIRTHDAY IN ADVANCE!!!!\n\nGO CRAZY!!!!  Do whatever you want or whatever the law doesn't want you to do... sike i don't want you to get introuble or anything.... but go ALL OUT!! invite everybody......\n\nOR you could just cry if you want to cause it'll be your party
726723
listen to your parents....they actually know what they are doing. its for your own good. you'll thank him one day. trust me. i was your age only a few years ago...and sometimes i wish that i had obeyed my parents more...i would be a lot better off i think.
211771
throw one out of the house lol! How about reminding them that someday, when their parents are gone all they will have is each other.
952059
I'd also like to add that the funding of a Roth or any other IRA is by calendar year Jan1-Dec31. You may also make a contribution and designate it for 2006 anytime prior to the 2007 tax filing deadline on or about April 15th. The limit she can contribute for 2006 is $4,000 or the amount of earned income, whichever is less.\n\nVanguard, Fidelity, and T. Rowe Price are all good companies and your mother decides on what type of investments she wants based on her risk tolerance.
606632
First, you know you parents. If you feel that you shouldn't tell them until a month before, you obviously have your reasons. But I don't think I'd let  them know that we'd known it for too long beforehand....\n\nI think you should invite all the parents out for dinner. Tell them you have exciting news. \n\nWhen you tell them, make sure that you let them know that you and your husband are starting a new chapter in your lives, and that you are going to brave an exciting new opportunity that has opened up for you. And since change is not only exciting, but also intimidating, that you are really counting on each of them to give you the emotional support you'll need to leave your lives here and start your new lives in your new town. If they understand that you need them on your side, they'll be less likely to be negative about it, or try to talk you out of it.\n\nThen, if they're the kind of people who want to help, tell them exactly what you've already planned, and whatever else needs to be done so you can leave.  Mabie even take them with you when you go to sign the rental agreement, so they know what your town looks like. If they can be involved, they won't feel  so deserted.\n\nAnd make sure you underline your plan to keep in touch. Research cell phone or regular phone plans, or talk everyone into getting headsets and a pc to pc phone plan, mabie with internet cameras, so they know you plan to stay in touch, and that they arn't losing you.\n\nRealize that this move will help your marriage to grow. My family lives 700 miles away from my and my husband's families. Being so far away from help means that we have to depend on each other, and we're very close because of it.
991219
Give her this message:\n\nWow, 16.  That's a great milestone birthday!  I wish I were 16 again.  Enjoy it!  It goes by so fast.  No, really it does.  Cherish every moment of it.  Spend lots of time with your friends, let your parents know how much you love them (even if you don't agree with everything they're doing...cuz trust me, you won't always agree), and don't spend too much money on gas...hehe.\nHAPPY BIRTHDAY!
62252
I agree with you; I think it would seem like a better statement to get different dresses for your parents' anniversary--maybe get your mom involved and have her pick a shade of a color that you could all use to find a dress that suits each of you (it doesn't have to be expensive; it could be bought on sale or even borrowed, but that special occasion deserves a new and different dress.)  Or get dresses in the same colors that your parents had in their wedding if they had a big wedding.