HELP! Need to write thank you notes, lost the gift list

[MMMommy]

Hm... thank you notes are required after birthday parties?

Absolutely required. Edited: But not if you open in front of gift giver and thank them in person.

But not if you ask my sister the same question....

[tabegle]

I like what 123LuckyMom said about "choosing such a great gift for me." Others might disagree, but I wouldn't hesitate to write at the bottom that you accidentally threw the list away, but DD loves her presents.

And...kudos to you for getting TY notes one- I think that they are so important. I know that people are busy, but it is possible to get them done quickly (even if you write the note and DC signs it).

I like this idea too. I know when the thank yous are received, I always notice if the gift is mentioned. It's actually changed how I buy presents! If there was enough money left in the budget, I would add a $5 item to the gift. When I noticed those "add on gifts" were not included on the thank yous, I just started skipping them. I didn't like people not acknowledging the whole present. (be warned though, I've been very hypercritical in my thoughts lately.)

[HannaAddict]

Absolutely required.

But not if you ask my sister the same question....

Not absolutely if you open and thank at the party. But always appreciated!

[carolinacool]

Hm... thank you notes are required after birthday parties?

I think if you don't open the gifts, you need to acknowledge them in some way. I'm informal enough that a text or email will do. Save a stamp! I send them because I don't want people to think poorly of me (we always open gifts during the party, too). But I definitely know which friends send them and which don't. No biggie either way if the gifts were opened in front of the party.

[MMMommy]

Not absolutely if you open and thank at the party. But always appreciated!

Oops, yes. If you open in front of the giver and thank them in person, not necessary to write a thank you. We never open gifts in front of the givers at our bday parties, so I forget about this.