DS is having his first birthday party aged 5. He started in school in Jan 10 and is in a class of 15, 7 boys and 8 girls. After the summer holiday he will be in a much bigger class.
Party is being held in a vilage hall with outdoor space, fairly big.
Have been talking of who to invite with him for a few weeks. He wanted to invite a few close friends and the boys from his class. We set the limit to 15 children as we know a few may bring siblings so we did not want too many kids as I just think that parties with too many kids can be a bit wild.
Anyway I sit down this evening to write invitations with him and he suddenly chooses everyone from his class except 4 girls. (and drops a few of his outside school friends who he does not see that much now due to school)
But now I feel bad about the 4 girls who have been left out. (one of these did not invite DS to her party, the rest of the year have not had parties yet)
so should I bend my rules and invite all 14 plus 5 close friends. making 20 kids in total and hope & pray a few drop out.
Or stop worring about others stick to the limit?
We don't have many helpers at the party as family live far away, a few of the other mums may stay and help if I ask. DS would like whole class but accept the limit and is happy with his choice.