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Preschooler Birthday Problem

norbert5norbert5 member
in October 2013 Moms
My daughter's birthday party is tomorrow.  It is a playdate style party with lunch and cupcakes.  I sent out e-vites a month ago and didn't get much feedback.  So I texted people last week to see if they were coming.  The breakdown was 2 yes, 2 no, and 5 no responses.

Well, one of my yes people has to cancel (family emergency, I totally get it).  My maybes have turned into no's and my no response people are just rude and lame.  I purposefully picked this date because at a previous playdate most people said that it would work out and they would love to come.

It looks like tomorrow it is going to be my daughter, her little sister, and one friend and possibly up to 5 more kids with a parent (or two) that have not responded.  What would you do?  I feel like if it is just one friend it is no big deal, we will party on.  Would you plan for the much larger group JIC?  Would you text them one more time? 

My baby brain is making this much more difficult then it should be.

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Charlotte 12.3.09
Madeline 6.24.11
Eleanor 9.30.13
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    manders726manders726 member
    Plan for the people who said yes, plus 2-3 extras just in case they show up.  I wouldn't do much more than that.
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    jennlinjennlin member
    I'd wing it, and let the other mom that commited know. Have party food at home for a few, but if no one shows up after an hour, take that one friend to a drop-in bounce place or something extra special.


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    June2007June2007 member
    Friend parties are so stressful! I worry that no one will come but usually people who never responded come and throw me off! We did Disbey World for DD1s birthday last year and it was much more peaceful !

    I would text or call the maybes one more time.
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    norbert5norbert5 member
    @jennlin I called the other mom and let her know.  She was super awesome about it and is bringing her husband and he is going to bring his guitar to get the girls moving.  We are both new to the area so I think she gets how hard it is since some of these friends we have only had for 6 months or so.

    I was afraid to text again but I am thinking one more time won't hurt, especially because of the holiday last week.

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    norbert5norbert5 member
    Gwyneddlesliegrace said:
    I hate when people don't rsvp. It is so rude!
    I know right?  The things is I love to cook so I pick the meal based on the amount of people coming.  I decided to go with a stew, pomegranate walnut salad and fresh homemade bread for the adults.  It will feed a lot if necessary and will freeze (the stew at least) if needed.
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    norbert5 said:
    Gwyneddlesliegrace said:
    I hate when people don't rsvp. It is so rude!
    I know right?  The things is I love to cook so I pick the meal based on the amount of people coming.  I decided to go with a stew, pomegranate walnut salad and fresh homemade bread for the adults.  It will feed a lot if necessary and will freeze (the stew at least) if needed.
    Yum!! 

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    IzziesIzzies member
    edited December 2013
    I would plan in a few extra, your menue sounds amazing!! And I love love love your GIF!
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    RedZeeRedZee member
    The food sounds awesome! Where do you live again? I can come over tomorrow. :)
    And happy birthday to your DD!
         
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    norbert5norbert5 member
    RedZee said:

    The food sounds awesome! Where do you live again? I can come over tomorrow. :)

    And happy birthday to your DD!
    Thanks, I am in Sacramento. Come on over! I picked the pomegranates myself at Thanksgiving and the walnuts came from DH's grandparent's ranch.



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    jill489jill489 member
    Ugh!

    I own a children's party planning business and let me tell you- RSVP's are the worst!!!!!

    I always feel bad for the parents! We request a final head count the Monday before the party to plan staffing, food, favors, etc. and we build the final invoice. Without fail that number is usually off by a minimum of 2-3 kids.
    ( typically over the original count given)

    We always plan on a minimum of 3 additional!

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    norbert5 said:

    RedZee said:

    The food sounds awesome! Where do you live again? I can come over tomorrow. :)

    And happy birthday to your DD!
    Thanks, I am in Sacramento. Come on over! I picked the pomegranates myself at Thanksgiving and the walnuts came from DH's grandparent's ranch.



    I have fam in sac and we go a couple times a year :)


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