Christening on Mothers day ??

[Visitor3]

My SIL asked my husband (her brother) and I to be Godparents to her first daughter when she gets Christened. That's all good but she asked if we were available on the 10th of May and I looked in my diary, nothing scheduled so I said yes. Then a couple of days ago my friend said "Did you know that's mothers day?" I didn't? And now to cut a long story short, I feel bad because I won't be able to see my mum on mothers day? I spoke to my SIL the other day and said "Did you know that's mothers day?" and she said "Yeah". I didn't know what to say but I don't think she cares, YKWIM? It's not definite because she has to meet the parish on the 1st of May and see if they can do it on the 10th of May and then send out invites, which is kind of giving everyone very short notice too? I don't know, I feel so torn.....what should I do?

[AliBaby]

She's left it a little late dont you think to be organising it and sending out invites. Hopefully it wont go ahead.

You could try and tell her that alot of people may not be able to attend because its Mothers day and maybe she will orgainse it for another day???

[{sarah}]

I personally would still go.... Mother's day is one day every year, your niece's Christening & being asked to be her Godparents is a once in a lifetime opportunity. I'm sure your mum would understand if you visited her the day before or maybe organise dinner with her that night?

[briggsy's girl]

I personally would still go.... Mother's day is one day every year, your niece's Christening & being asked to be her Godparents is a once in a lifetime opportunity. I'm sure your mum would understand if you visited her the day before or maybe organise dinner with her that night?

^^ yeah that!

i completely agree - it's something you can work around - being asked to be Godparent - no matter WHAT day the christening happens, is a huge honor. yeah, it would be great if it got delayed (which, if she is meeting with the minister/priest on May 1 i'm guessing it will be) but if it doesn't, you have to think of the bigger picture - reducing time with you mum ONE year, or losing the opportunity to be Godparent altogether...

[misty]

Gotta agree with sarah and briggsy's girl. You could arrange to meet your mum after, or maybe even invite her (If your SIL doesn't mind), or arrang to do something the day before for your mum. She did ask if you were free and you said yes.

personally I don't think it matters if you celebrate mother's day on the actual day or on another - isn't it the thought that is important.

[mrsmac]

Whilst i agree with BG and sarah I personally wouldn't have a christening on Mother's Day, if you feel conflicted about going think how the ordinary guests will feel.