The morning I called the event company handling our gender reveal setup.
“I need to make a change ” I told them.
They assumed I wanted decorations or colors. I let them speak before explaining what I really needed.
“I don’t want balloons in the box anymore ” I said. “I want printed materials instead.”
There was a pause on the line.
“Printed materials?”
“Yes. I’ll send you files. I need them printed clearly and placed inside the box so they’re visible when its opened.”
They hesitated. Eventually agreed.
That afternoon, I gathered everything. Screenshots of messages. Photos. Proof that couldn’t be denied. I sent it all over with instructions.
No balloons. Just truth.