Yet another party question

litzo27 · July 2012

What do you think is an optimal slot for a 4th birthday party?

I was thinking Saturday 11-1 (to give people a chance to do other Saturday stuff)

DH thinks that's too early and 12-2 is better.

Quiksilver620 · July 2012

I would prefer a little later because DD still naps. She just got invited to a 4th bday party and it starts at 1:00 which is perfect for us.

good luck

KathrynMD · July 2012

I always feel a little frantic to get things ready by 11 - I think next year, we'll probably do an afternoon party.

litzo27 · July 2012

Yeah, I know what you mean. For me, personally, I would prefer to host an afternoon party but as a mom I guess I like mid-day better. Otherwise I have to figure out whether to feed my kid before the party, plus he'll load up on the cake too close to dinner-time.

Ugh - decisions, decisions.

neverblushed · July 2012

11 to 1 will be better for people who have infant/toddler younger siblings who need to nap after the party.

the_jackpot · July 2012

12- it always takes us a bit to get moving.

LoCarb · July 2012

My vote is 11a. The earlier the better...party hard then crash w/ naps & I still have my day to do things.

Pesky · July 2012

I would prefer 11-1 because DD still can nap and by 1 pm, I can get in a nap for her. 2 pm and that screws any chance of a nap that day and guaranties a cranky kid. I actually had ours 10-12 and we had the best turnout of any of her parties.

MirandaHobbes · July 2012

I did 10-12 and people liked it. We had a little (very small amount) of cake and then sent the kids home. I know it sounds weird, but it worked. You could serve lunch if you wanted to. I'm used to eating early. On our block, the kids parties have been 10-12 and even though at first I thought it was weird to feed the kids cake and send them home for lunch, it works out well. Very quick and easy party. I like to get in and get out.

ktshoff · July 2012

I vote 11 to 1 or 3 to 5!

CareBear0607 · July 2012

11-1 would work better for us. FWIW--DD doesn't nap.

jlw2505 · July 2012

My kids at age 4 still took a mid day rest or nap plus they are up early. I love the 9 or 9:30 to 11/11:30 time slot. 2 hours is plenty of time for a party for 4 year olds. I don't enjoy the later afternoon parties as to me that just seems to kill more of the day. Most of the parties we have gone to and hosted in recent times have started between 9 and 10 and last 2 hours.

j&j1999 · July 2012

For us earlier is better, the only problem we tend to run into is that we do have a few invitees that do sunday morning church so it is a problem for them. You can't please everyone so when in doubt I say strive to do what works best for your family!

litzo27 · July 2012

Thanks everyone! I ended up scheduling 11-1. It seems that a lot of kids in DS's preschool have activities: soccer, gymnastics, etc. in the morning. DS has karate 9-10. Now the waiting game for RSVPs begins

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