DS is having his first ever birthday party this year, he will be turning 4. We are having it at local softplay straight after nursery at 12. I was only going to invite the children from his room at nursery (6/7 kids) and pay for them to have lunch and play. That's it. Will be cake and party bags. It's on a Thursday. We don't have tons of money to throw at a party but he really wants one.
One of my close friends has massively lost her shit with me saying how dare I not invite her daughter (aged 2) I backtracked and said I hadn't sent invites out yet. But AIBU? She won't be able to come anyway as both parents work on a Thursday. My two DDs aren't coming as I've sourced childcare specifically so I can concentrate on DS. She's saying she's invited us to all her little girls parties (big extravagant events) he's 4 though and will be with his friendship group. She's also said why would I do it on a Thursday but my view is it's a lot quieter at soft play so not so overwhelming also cheaper. Grandparents are on holiday and his dad can't get the day off work.
I've never ever thrown a kids birthday party before so I'm not sure on etiquette here. His friends that are in school aren't coming but their mums haven't taken offence.
I pointed out that I did invite them to his birthday meal with close family and friends but she's ignoring that.
What should I do? Send an invite just to keep her calm or stand my ground? We don't see her little girl that often really (maybe once a month for an hour)
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Partypooper4 · 15/10/2016 07:17
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