My husband received a text mid-day Monday for his God daughter's bday party today. That's six days notice. I already made plans to go shopping with my mom- about 10-14 days plans set. I tried to figure out a way that I could do both. Make an appearance at party with my mom and then we head off to shop. That would delay shopping for about 2 hours. We were leaving for a cruise when we got bday text, so I wasn't able to run the new plans by mom until yesterday. She couldn't start later and suggested we go another time, which put a wrench in my next two weekend schedules. So I told my husband definitely I couldn't go at all. He knew about the shopping plans already so no bad feelings. Well, now I would like to send this below to bday girl's mom. I want to convey my regrets & let them know last minute invites are problematic. This is the second event I have had to miss. The other was around Christmas and we received an "invite" 2 days. For that one I did keep asking when can we get together for a present drop off. I pick out the gifts, often wuth the help of HB, and want to see the kids open them. Plus I miss out on cake, ugh! Anyway, does this sound okay?

"Morning! Please give LO a bday hug from me. Mr. Lime will be there with bells on, but I won't be able to make it as I already had plans set. Venue is a blast. Have lots of fun!"

I feel like it's nice enough, but doesn't convey I need more notice. Maybe I should add. "For LO's next event please give me a heads up as early as possible."