There were 7 children at my son's 5th birthday party. 7. And my children counted for 2 of them. This was our first year doing a 'proper' party really, only ever done family parties or just casually had a few tots around when he was younger. As he only just started reception in September I wanted to invite his new little friends. I booked a party at our local soft play and invited about half his class (about 15) plus two cousins, as really didn't want to go too overboard with the price. Of these children, 3 couldn't make it (and I had to chase the mothers for a reply), 2 never replied, the 2 cousins sadly couldn't make it at the last minute due to severe weather, but 3 that had said they would come and the mothers actually to!d me face to face never showed up, no text, call, or anything. I just can't believe it. And we actually went to one of their parties a week ago funnily enough.
I just think this is so cruel?? To not turn up to a 5 year olds party and not even have the decency to let us know? DS seemed to have a nice enough time but I feel that the turn out was rather lame and kind of feel bad for him and worry that he's not popular enough to make a big enough impact for children to make an effort with him (reliving my childhood experiences here lol). Also inconsiderate as one parent to another, people know the nightmare it can be to organise and the cost of a party.
I'm thinking if we do a party again maybe invite many more so that the final turn out is likely to be better? Any advice? And how should I be with these mothers when I see them? These are mothers who i had not spoken to before organising the party and since then I have always made an effort to say hello and they seem polite enough but not overly friendly (I find the school gate situation at our school quite cliquey).
Any advice/ shared experiences would be welcomed. Thanks x
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LMonkey · 10/12/2017 23:03
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