\u201cPlease keep inviting us. We can\u2019t always make it work like we\u2019d hope and sometimes we will have to say no, but whatever you do, don\u2019t stop asking. Because he\u2019s like any kid. He just wants to be asked.\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\nClick the picture to see why I want\/need the invitations to keep coming on Scary Mommy<\/em><\/a>.<\/a>.<\/a>.<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mom-gene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Screen-Shot-2017-12-17-at-11.43.08-AM.png?resize=709%2C868\")
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