My son is invited to 2 birthday parties on the same day this weekend. Although they start an hour apart from each other, the venues are a good half an hour away from each other. I verbally RSVPed to one of them so will have to go. I would have loved to go the other one too, however I couldn't RSVPed by the required date and now I don't want to show up unexpectedly since its at a gym.
What would you moms do? Would you attend both the parties on the same day? Would you attend a party even if you didn't RSVP in time? I don't know the mom of the kid for which I haven't RSVPed but would love to know her. I am torn, please help!
Thanks dears! I like the idea of the playdate.. will go to the one party only :)
Contact to let her know that you can not attend as you have a prior commitment. Then suggest you get the kids together for a play date soon (and follow through).
Go to the one you RSVP'd to and let your child have fun and not be rushed. Since you didn't RSVP to the other, they're not counting on you being there and in my opinion, it would be rude to show up. Call those parents and tell them you apologize for being late, but that you cannot attend. They will appreciate the late RSVP rather than none. I know I do when it has happened to me. Have a fun weekend!
I think it would be more fun for your son to go to one party and enjoy himself rather than rushing around trying to make it to both. Call up the other mother for a play date sometime if you want to get to know her.
I think since you RSVP'd for one of them already you need to go to the one your RSVP'd for. And no, I wouldn't try to do both, since you don't have much time to get to both and it would be a lot for your son anyway.
I would just go to the party you RSVP'd to, that way you're not in a rush to leave the first party.
After 3 kids I've learned to put these types of situations in perspective. Go to one party and do worry about the other one, it's not worth the stress. When we have such conflicts I usually don't even tell my daughter about the other event. They are very young and in the scheme of her life this is something she'll never remember. It's when they get older and can hold grudges that it becomes more challenging!
It seems everyone thinks you should only go to the party u rsvp'd to. I agree, but if you really are comfortable making it to both parties I would just call the other mother, introduce yourself and explain that you hadn't had a chance to rsvp but now you think you'll be able to make it. Ask her if that will be an inconvenience or would it still be ok to make it. Chances are there will be more than one kid that DID rsvp and still doesn't show up and prob. won't call to say they aren't coming either. Happens ALL the time! But I would decide right away and let her know so she'll have a few days to buy an extra goodie bag or whatever! Good luck and remember, its about the fun!
Just go to 1 so your son can enjoy the whole experience and not have to rush to another. Also, if you haven't RSVP'd they may not have enough stuff for your son or his admission may not be payed.
You've only begun, Kiddo! There are probably 100,000 birthday party invitations to come. You'll have to pick and choose because some kids have a party every year and invite the same kids. Personally, I didn't allow my children to have a party every year---choosing a family-only and then a friends party about every 3rd year. I believe kids don't appreciate parties if they are expected. But this is probably more than you wanted to read, anyway.
I'd rather have a late RSVP vs. none at all and have you just show up unexpectedly. I'm sure goody bags and food has been purchased so your child may be left out. Leave the first party a little early so you aren't rushing and then you can make the second one too. Your child may get burned out so you can leave early from the second party too. I'd just still call and RSVP albeit late:)
I would probably just go to the one party, but if you really wanted to, you can always call the parents and see if there will still be room for you, letting them know that you completely understand if it is too late.
