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to think that 7pm - 9pm is too late for a birthday party for 3 year olds?

66 replies

bugsymalone · 04/10/2008 17:11

My DS has just come home from nursery with a birthday party invite for 7pm - 9pm! Isn't this a bit late for a party for 3 year olds?? If the rest of the little guests are anything like my DS they'll be on the ragged edge of tiredness come 7pm, never mind 9pm. But perhaps I'm being a bit of an old fuddy duddy
Would welcome MN'ers views before I decide how to RSVP. Thanks

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Jazzicatz · 04/10/2008 17:12

I wouldn't send my ds's to a party at that time.

I am actually quite by that!

pooka · 04/10/2008 17:12

Madness!

Really for 3 year olds. Not 13 year olds?

Is a crazy idea - most 3 year olds well off to sleep shortly after 7pm.

CatMandu · 04/10/2008 17:13

I'd be surprised if my 5 &6 year old got invites like that tbh.

Miyazaki · 04/10/2008 17:14

Ergh no. It would not be fun, and next day would be horrid.

I would just rsvp and say sorry we won't be able to come. Prior engagement. (bed!)

whooosh · 04/10/2008 17:14

Blardy ridculous!

What are they doing-going to a casino?

FabioAsGoodAsItGets · 04/10/2008 17:14

fk me

RSVP like this

"Are you fucking insane? Have you ever met a 3 year old? No way am I having 3 days off buggered up sleeping patterns just so your pfb can have cake at a time convenient for you. Bog off."

Send a card.

CaptainJaneway · 04/10/2008 17:15

lol at Fabio
Yes it's FAR too late
They are insane

KerryMum · 04/10/2008 17:16

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lizziemun · 04/10/2008 17:17

Perhaps she doesn't actually want anyone to turn up .

Yanbu, my 5yr old would have difficulty staying up until 9pm as she goes to bed at 7pm.

TheGashlycrumbTinies · 04/10/2008 17:18

Obviously more for the adults than the 3 year old.

Totally inappropriate.

bran · 04/10/2008 17:21

I wouldn't even think twice, I would just turn it down. That's just going to be a huge whinge fest, and your child will be tired and irritable the next day too.

GrabShellDude · 04/10/2008 17:21

Lol at Fabio. 7 to 9pm for 3 year olds? That is just madness.

PinkTulips · 04/10/2008 17:23

for the poor kid though as even if anyone does bring their kids it'll be a horrible party with a gaggle of overtired, suger loaded preschoolers running around trying to tear each others eyes out.

idiotic parents!

unfitmother · 04/10/2008 17:24

YANBU, it's stupid!

Dottoressa · 04/10/2008 17:26

Ridiculous! Mine were asleep at 7 when they were three...

GetOrfMoiLand · 04/10/2008 17:27

Where the hell is it being held? In a cocktail bar?

Madness. I am a bit pissed off that DD recieved an evening invitation (7 - 10pm on a Saturday night, fgs), and she is 12.

bugsymalone · 04/10/2008 17:29

Much relieved to learn that I'm not an old fuddy duddy!!!!! And the party is at one of those play barns to add to the potential carnage potential!

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Kimi · 04/10/2008 17:30

decided against a swim party for DSs 8th as the only time they had was 7-8.45 and it seemed a bit late

AbbaFan · 04/10/2008 17:36

Crazy and I have never heard of such a late party before.

Latest we've ever been to is 4-6pm.

StewieGriffinsMom · 04/10/2008 17:37

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bodiddly · 04/10/2008 17:45

sounds ridiculous .. my 3 year old is in bed before the party even begins!

elmoandella · 04/10/2008 17:47

{hmm} are you going to be only other 3 yo there and rest is adult family?

wtf would you hold party at this time otherwise?

i wouldn't go unless your dc isn't hugely affected by the odd late bed time.

my dc can have the odd late night for special occasions without affecting next day. just give a nap in afternoon if required.

nametaken · 04/10/2008 18:39

i wouldn't go either

HappyMummyOfOne · 04/10/2008 18:44

I agree, too late for that age.

We have a ball play one tomorrow from 9-11am, I thought that was a funny time for a ball party with mcdonalds type meal.

Miggsie · 04/10/2008 18:45

is it a sleep party???!!!
Nutters.
I wouldn't take DD, 7pm was her "lights off" time when she was 3!!!!
9pm was my "lights off" time!!!

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