Thank you note mixup - what would you do?

[Puppmom]

So…the cutest baby in the world entered our family about 6 months ago. People have been so kind and have showered him with lots of lovely gifts. I had a system for getting out thank you cards within a week or so of getting gifts early on. Well, this past weekend, I got out my stationary box to write a thank-you note to MIL’s close friend who popped in recently and left a gift for DS. To my horror, when I opened the box, there were four thank you notes that I had written but failed to send almost THREE MONTHS ago! First, I’m really embarrassed. Second, three of them are for MIL’s friends so I feel terrible for making her look bad.

What would you do? Pop them in envelopes now and send them? Re-write them acknowledging that they’re long awaited? I don’t know if there’s any true etiquette with regards to a situation like this but I feel awful and want these women to know that their gifts were MUCH appreciated.

 

[princesss]

I'm of the "better late than never" school of thought on this - but I would add an extra little note explaining what happened and include it. I think people will be forgiving - everything gets turned upside down when you've got a newborn, and I know if I got a thank you note a little late, I wouldn't mind.

 

[kenny]

I'm of the "better late than never" school of thought on this - but I would add an extra little note explaining what happened and include it. I think people will be forgiving - everything gets turned upside down when you've got a newborn, and I know if I got a thank you note a little late, I wouldn't mind.

I agree completely.

 

[swimmer]

Oh honey, 3 months is well within the appropriate window for a new baby. You can't make your MIL look bad either, that is all up to her. If you insist, stick in a more recent photo and send it on, but don't stress, these women probably remember having their own babies.

 

[Puppmom]

Thanks guys! I guess I just felt like they were *late* because I had sent the others so quickly.

Good idea about the photo, Swimmer. They would probably love that!