Feeling apprehensive about friends with rowdy children coming to stay !

[36plusandtrying]

Have friends coming to stay in a few weeks and their children are a little spirited ... think throwing toys at walls, jumping all over sofas, standing on chairs at meal times, eating with hands, running over the house refusing to get teeth brushed, running in and out of room at bed time ....we are in a new house and have older children so house not overly kid friendly. Friend has already suggested that I put away my 'nice things' so nothing gets broken .... how do I handle this or is it me that needs to child proof the house ? (Kids 3 and 6)

Problem solved rather nicely. If they don't want to come back anyway...

Why on earth would them coming back even be on the cards??

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Why on earth would them coming back even be on the cards??

Exactly - they asked their child if he wants to come back?????? It's not up to them or their child to decide they want to come back and then invite themselves again - it's up to you to invite them if you choose to do so surely?

If they do attempt to visit again @36plusandtrying be sure to reply with something along these lines -
"Oh, it'll be great to see you again. Unfortunately we aren't able to host you this time, but if you remember from your last visit, there are some nice hotels/b&b/airbnb's nearby so you could stay there when you're over next."
I do think that the eldest saying that he doesn't want to visit again may have sorted the issue out for you anyway but best be prepared on the off chance that they didn't get the message