Ds will be 3 in September, parties are a big thing in our house, and he has decided that he wants one too. We have a smallish house + garden. He has chosen a guest list of 4, 2 boys and 2 girls, and a theme (well themes). Not prepared to go for a big hiring hall party yet. Trouble is I seem to be the only one who wants it in the week, the girls (5+7) and dh want to be there too.
Obviously parents will need to come too, just wondering what to do about siblings. The older sibling of girl A is one of dd1's best friends, but there are also two other siblings in her family, who miss all of my children's year groups. Older sibling of girl B is dd2's best friend. Older siblings of the boys are same year group as dd2, she does know them but they are in different schools, went to different preschools. Ds knows the boys best but will be at nursery/school with the girls.
I can just about imagine having the invitees plus one sibling each to 'help', plus one parent, but is that really rude to family A (only dd1 has been invited to parties, and only for her friend)? I just can't see how I can squeeze 13 children in for what is basically a little party and a small invite list. It would be fine if warm enough for the park, but can't guarantee that in September. I know that two of the families would have dificulty coming on the weekend if they needed childcare for the older ones. Oh and ok not to invite godparents plus their children who are all similar ages to the girls, but 3+ yrs older than ds?
Next year am prepared to consider bigger party, but seems to soon, so any ideas? other than my rejected idea of a little party in the week and a daytrip with the famil