DD had her 7th birthday party yesterday, we were expecting 7 guests but only 4 came.
I knew 1 child’s mum’s phone number so I texted her if her child is really coming after 20 minutes into the party, then she replied “I’m sorry I totally forgot!”
Then for other 2 children, I didn’t have their contact numbers as it wasn’t their mothers who RSVPd me. These girls came to DD at school and told her that their mums said that they could come to the party. I wanted to confirm with their mums, but as these girls go to after school clubs I haven’t had a chance to talk with their mums. So a couple days before the party, I asked DD to remind those girls of her party and she did so and the girls said “ok!” They’re 7 year olds, so I believed I could trust their words.
The party went well with 4 guests anyway, DS luckily could join the activity. But I wonder why these girls didn’t come.
I personalised the party favours, and all the children were saying “why aren’t they coming yet?” and most importantly DD was so looking forward to seeing them at her party.
Also there were other children DD wanted to invite but had to give up as the maximum number was 8 for the party. I could have invited them.
I have to say I feel a bit sad - 3 out of 7 didn’t come although they said they would. Is this a common thing to happen?
Sorry about my English, it's not my first language.
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raeegtn · 24/07/2017 14:07
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