Three child party??

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I have booked my son aged three a fourth birthday party for Sunday, I gave the invites out two weeks ago, out of 30children I have had 3rsvps. AIBU to still go ahead with the party, my son is so excited I haven’t got the heart to cancel it, but is it really a party with three children. It’s at a soft play centre I would still have to pay for all 30children as it was a special package offer. I’m so unsure of what to do, it’s made me feel really sad.

@DailyMailFail101 How did it go? I hope your DS had a nice day regardless of how many turned up.

Had four children turn up, my son and my six month old, so six kids in total, if I’m honest I was really upset but he did have a good time, I think I was more bothered than he was. Don’t think I’m going to have a party again the stress it’s caused and the total waste of money. Thank you to everybody for being so kind.

The main thing is that your son enjoyed his birthday party. Hold on to that thought and try not to be too upset on his behalf.

Also, don't let him know that you were disappointed, as it would be a shame for him to pick up on that and feel that his birthday hadn't been as successful as he thought

I'm always really surprised to read on MN about people failing to reply to birthday party invitations and / or turning up with siblings. I've never come across this, but it obviously happens quite a lot. Again, hold on to that thought and don't take it too personally

Well, you know who to invite next time!

Tbh, a party of five is a lovely number for that age!

I'm really glad your DS enjoyed his party, that's the main thing. Sorry that the other parents were rude enough to not reply at al. As I said earlier in the thread I've been very unimpressed at the number of parents who can't be arsed to reply to invitations, it really isn't ok.

It will get better once your DS starts school as he'll make his own friends, who will want to go to his parties.

glad ds enjyed

sorrymoredidnt turnup or reply

so rude