AIBU to be annoyed about this...no show at DDs party!

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My DD was 4 last week, and we decided to do a party for her this year for the first time. We booked an activity party at our local leisure centre for yesterday, and had to pay per child, rather than a fixed price.

DD chose her friends who she would like to come from Playschool. All accepted, either by text, reply slip or verbally...but 2 girls didn't show up! No text on the Morning, and no apology text since. The 2 girls are related.

AIBU to be pissed off with this? This is the first party we've done, so does this happen quite regularly? I'm annoyed because I paid £22 for them to join us, and if I had known they weren't coming I could have invited someone else instead!!

zeVite this is the thing! I'm not the sort to approach them and ask where they got to on Saturday. So if they don't say anything to me, I'm guessing they just forgot?? or even ruder! they don't give a toss about offering an explanation

Monopoly DS had an invite for a party on a Sat, but the mum had booked it for the Sun!! She didn't even realise until people turned up!

Oh no. God I hope they haven't had any sad news. I will feel awful for thinking shitty thoughts!!

YANBU it is rude, and unfortunately teaches children bad manners. My two were taught from an early age that if they accepted an invitation or made plans with someone they were expected to attend (barring death or illness) and couldn't just not show up because they didn't feel like it or got a better offer. This is IMO basic good manners.
The other thing that annoyed me was a mum who always brought the younger sister of my Dds friend and expected her to get food and a party bag - despite not being invited!

YANBU

It is bloody annoying but oar for the course with children's parties.

Well I hope they have a genuine reason, if they give one!, (but nothing too serious!) as it's the girls that have lost out.