Late party invite.. accept?

[cjt110]

DS is friends with a lovely little boy in his class. DS was off poorly Thursday and Friday. We've just received a party invitation today (3rd) for Saturday (8th) between 11 and 1.

DS has a practice Taekwando session for his grading at 10 on Sat for 45 mins.

Would it be rude to decline,or to say we will be there but perhaps not til say 11.30?

What kind of party is it?

But yes it generally is fine, I've done it and also had children arrive late. Just let them know.

Either response would be fine - 30 mins late normally fine unless it is a very specific kind of party I. E. An activity that they all need to do together.

That's the other thing.. it says Unit X, place and postcode. I've googled playgyms in that place and it seems to match the general area.

It seems really late notice

forget the late notice and concentrate on the essentials: does ds want to go, all other things being equal? If so, phone hostess and tell her when you can deliver ds (cos of his other commitment). If it's OK,he goes. If not, he doesn't. Simples!

Cheers Aviator. I'm no good with social things and often back out if I can..

Cheers Aviator. I'm no good with social things and often back out if I can

You really must try and ignore the need to back out when it comes to your kids though. I Appreciate its difficult but they deserve to have fun.

gamerchick Yes. Totally agree. Otherwise he might end up a hermit like me! lol

Trust me I know how you feel though

After some messages and detective work I've discovered it's at a bushcraft place. Awesome... basket weaving here we come...

But the thing says from age 6 and it has fire. DS is only 4. AIBU pfb?

Yes, a fire is fine. Dd has one at.nursery forest school each week and they are all 3 and 4. You sound like you're looking for excuses - let your son have fun

LoisLittsLover I just can't imagine 4 year olds with fire. Granted I do have anxiety where he's concerned. Bleurgh.

cjt I'd phone the hostess and confirm that there will be helpers there to supervise,tbh if fire is involved.. (some 4yr olds are more sensible than other 4yr olds!)

If that's OK, and the timing is still OK, then it's ON.