3 year invited to birthday party, I don’t know the parents 😬

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3 year old DD received a party invitation at pre school for one of her little friends birthday party. I texted the Mum to let her know we could come but I’m really anxious about it.. why? Because I’m not sure I know the Mum and dad (I am sure I will recognise them once she’s there). She’s only been to Birthday parties where I know the parents and I’m pretty sure some of the pre school children and parents I know well will be there..... Obviously I will be staying with her the whole time.

Is it normal to be this silly and anxious? 😂

Obviously it's a bit strange if you don't know the parents but as you will be there it won't be a problem. It's usually obvious who's in charge of the party but if I wasn't sure I used to give my DDS the present and say 'Let's go and say happy birthday to x' then at least you know the party child and hopefully the parents will come over and take the present etc.

Thank you. I think that’s what I’m worried about most. Not being sure who the hosts are. The parents name wasn’t on the invitation either, just a phone number 😬

The parents always come up to you as you come in ime. Don’t worry.

Thank you, that will help ha. We’ve only really been to parties where we know the hosts quite well!

Don’t worry. You won’t be the only one who don’t know the parents. Preschool and primary school has lots of whole class parties. Just turn up with a present and you will be fine. Is it at a venue or their house? If it’s a venue then there will be a party host, and a big bag or table to drop the present.

At the venue, say you are going to the child’s party. The parents are called child’s mummy and child’s daddy, if you don’t know their names. They will introduce themselves usually. But if it’s a big 30 kids party, they might be very very busy.

I have this for all dds parties as I never see any parents at her pre school. It is usually fine but I have been to some where the parents are totally not welcoming, don’t introduce themselves, offer me a drink or my dd and basically felt a bit ignored. Hope it’s not like that for you! Main thing is that my dd enjoys it so I’m not too worried. Luckily they don’t last long (can you tell I hate these events!) Other thing to do is get your dp if you have one to go.

I am tempted to send her with my OH but I need to be brave and go myself and he will be home with DS. DS has special needs and has never really been invited to many parties and we only take him if the parents know us and the situation pretty well 😬😬

It’s in the local community centre not in their home luckily 😊