16year old's birthday party tonight - support me til it ends!

[MumofSpud]

Just that!
Starting at 7
Finishing at 12
She has gone round the closest neighbours to let them know
DH and I are in our room - hiding!

How many kids? Are they likely to behave?

My dd is 16 and her friends are a very decent bunch tbh. Not likely to cause any trouble. Hopefully yours will be the same?

Ooh what comforts have you brought to your room to ride it out? Chocolate, wine, earplugs?

Do you have some kind of door stop or something to stop any kids "mistakenly" walking into your room? Better still, a downstairs loo so there's no need to go upstairs?

Alcohol or not op?

I didn't want to facilitate them drinking at that age as I didn't want to be responsible for their safety. So well done to you and hope the evening goes well.

Not drinking as I want a clear head just in case!
This is the first time she has 'mixed her friends - old school (left at end of Year 9 / new school friends) and hobby friends There are only 4 of them here at the mo and one has just shouted this is like a party from a movie
I'm fucked aren't I

Eeek

This is the first time she has 'mixed her friends - old school (left at end of Year 9 / new school friends) and hobby friends

This happened at my 15th. A lot of very naice girls introduced very bad boys to their parents. he he

5 now - all girls
I was hoping that the petrol kerfuffle would put people off as everyone is so spread out

On the plus side, it isn't a sleepover (or has she not mentioned that?)!

No to any one sleeping over
About 15 (all from old school) have arrived
The fashion!!!!!

OMG - the dresses - no boys yet .....

Good luck! If it's all girls it should be ok, lots of screeching and giggling I expect. DS1 had a 16th party at home, boys and girls, and there was some alcohol. I locked myself in my bedroom but did come down a few times. It wasn't too bad, but they were very noisy! One couple had a row and there was a bit of drama, she was out the front crying, all the girls outside with her. Boyfriend stomped off into the night. Typical 16 year old party!

Ah you’ll be grand! If there’s no alcohol involved it’ll be a bit of fun and flirting. If there is a bit of alcohol, good luck to you cleaning up the bathroom tomorrow 😬

And so it begins…

Ahhhh…sounds sweet/poignant and terrifying in equal measure!!

There is alcohol- I bought some Bud and cider (4%)
One of old primary school friends arrived wearing a handkerchief and waving a bottle of peach schnapps

Excellent ! I love teenage parties ! They are so fun..

Good luck

Good luck op!

Getting my popcorn out for this! 🍿

@SlidDownTheElephantsTrunk

Excellent ! I love teenage parties ! They are so fun..

Good luck

Sarcasm?!

House parties.. The good old days...! Keep us updated please, I can feel myself living out my youth here!

@BertNErnie

Getting my popcorn out for this! 🍿

We have popcorn here and doing pizza - the downstairs smells of Impulse / Doritos / teen spirit(s)

@TabithaTiger

Good luck! If it's all girls it should be ok, lots of screeching and giggling I expect. DS1 had a 16th party at home, boys and girls, and there was some alcohol. I locked myself in my bedroom but did come down a few times. It wasn't too bad, but they were very noisy! One couple had a row and there was a bit of drama, she was out the front crying, all the girls outside with her. Boyfriend stomped off into the night. Typical 16 year old party!

DD's boyfriend is arriving soon - he was at work (Sat job) DH has just volunteered to collect him - DD was horrified

@MumofSpud

There is alcohol- I bought some Bud and cider (4%) One of old primary school friends arrived wearing a handkerchief and waving a bottle of peach schnapps

Do all the parents know you're providing their kids with that or are you risking angry but well rested parents on the door step tomorrow

You're brave

Good on you OP. I hope she has a lovely time!