My great niece turns 1 today. The party is at 4pm. I don't get off work until 5pm and it will take me about 40 minutes to get home. I need to drop off my work laptop etc at home. Then, the drive to the party will take me at least an hour. So, I likely wouldn't arrive until 7pm or so. I would also have to drive back at night by myself to get home and there has been an increase in crime in my community. I would get home at about 9pm or 10pm. I live alone with no children of my own.
My adult niece is someone who tends to feel easily slighted despite my helping her a lot and being present in the delivery room for my great nieces birth. My adult niece is also prepping me to ask for more money and help by telling me how she doesn't expect to be able her bills etc. Basically, my adult niece is irresponsible and got pregnant on purpose without knowing how she'd care for a child. Though let her tell it she was prepared.
Is it wrong of me if I skip the party? I thought I would plan to give the baby a nice gift instead. What are your thoughts?
