5th birthday party on first day of holidays??

[Rolf]

We're unable to have my DD'2 5th birthday party on any of the weekends before school breaks up, and I reckon lots of people will be away the first weekend of the holidays. So I thought: wouldn't it be a lovely start to the holidays to have her party on the first day after we break up, It's going to be in a church hall, with bouncy castle and party games.

Good idea? Crap idea? What time to have the party? Initially I thought 11 - 1 as I like to get them early before they are hot, tired and grumpy. I'd do a Saturday party at that time. Would you cringe at the thought of getting an invitation for that day/time? Would it scupper your plans for a magical first day with your children? Or in your pyjamas? Or would it get the holidays off to a lovely jolly start?

Is it a Saturday or a weekeday?

Hi Five . It's a Thursday.

It's a great idea

IME parties during holiday time can be good, because parents get a bit desparate trying to keep the dc entertained. OTOH you need to be aware that many people may not have other plans. Holiday-time parties need to be big, to allow for people not coming. Also children of working parents maynot be ableto come.

Last day of term, especially if it's a halfday, can be a good time for a party.

Hi Rolf, How are you?

Great idea, like the time aswell. Probably be aware that some children may be at CM's/GP's if parents work.

I'm very well thanks Five. Hope you're well, too. I've "seen" you around and about.

You know, I'd totally forgotten about people who work . That's really awful of me . DD's best friend's mother goes out to work so I guess I'll check first with her that there will be a way of getting to the party. Doing the party at after-school time (say 4 - 6) doesn't really appeal. I don't know how many extra acceptances that would get us, and I don't think it's a great time of day for 5 year olds.

Good point about over, rather than under-inviting as there are bound to be lots of children unable to come. It's a big church hall so best if there are quite a lot.