Yeah, it was a good birthday

Dear Aline,

Tonight I was hurt when you "told me" your friends were sleeping
over. You did not ask. It was like telling me that all my plans for
you were not enough to make you happy and that you needed more. It
didn't matter to you if it would create more work for me. You did
not think twice about causing me extra considerations.

Although I was hurt, I did not object. I didn't quite understand
where everyone was going to sleep and I was concerned. When I asked
you why you had your jacket on, you said, "I'm taking Alex home to
get his retainer and toothbrush" You did not say "we". I thought it
would be very rude of you to leave your friends and did not want to
say that in front of them.. Maybe they wouldn't notice if I didn't
point that out. I just was trying to get you think about it and said
I did not think that was a good idea.

I would not have minded if you all went to Alex's house to get his
stuff. The most important thing was for all of you to be together.
The fact that Molly and Bertie left without you was not a good
solution either. You simply did not understand what my concerns
were. Alex should have gone a night without his retainer and
borrowed a toothbrush/clothes, etc.... or all of you could have gone
to his house.

Initially I was hurt by what seemed to be a lack of appreciation for
all your birthday plans, and now I am angry at your reaction to me.

Just had to get it off my chest. See you tomorrow.
Love,
Mom