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Post by radiantfate on Jun 2, 2017 11:46:03 GMT -6
I posted this in the FFFC thread but it was pointed out that there isn't really a confession herein, but you all might be able to help so I'm reposting as it's own thread. (TYVM to those who already chimed in)
DD's birthday party is tomorrow. We passed out invites to all her friends at school, invited her neighborhood friends and her cousins. We have a game truck coming. DD asked a couple of the girls individually to stay the night for a sleepover as well. As of right now (1:30 PM the day before the party) I've gotten exactly zero RSVPs other than her two cousins who are obviously coming because they're family and besties (DD and the younger cousin are 2 months apart, the older one is 18 mos older, they all go to school together, grew up together, etc). I almost feel like I should cancel the game truck because that's $300 I don't need to spend on 3 kids and we have game consoles in the house that the cousins can play if it's just them...but DD would probably be disappointed, and what if kids actually do come? Do you RSVP for kid parties or just show up? Also I'm worried DD will be really upset if nobody comes to the party and I'm worried about that.
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- I don't have contact information for the parents of her school friends.
- DD already knows about the party (she helped pick what we're doing)
ETA I think I'm gonna go ahead and keep the truck, because I think it'll be cool even if nobody shows up because the three of them will have it all to themselves. I just have a lot of feels about people not RSVPing and my kid possibly feeling like an outcast.
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Post by seamonster on Jun 2, 2017 11:50:34 GMT -6
I would cancel the game truck since you only have a couple kids now and have video games at home they can play. I wouldn't plan on people showing up if they didn't say they were coming. Maybe a little extra food than for the people you know for sure are coming, but really that would be too cover extra party hunger.
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Post by sudokufan on Jun 2, 2017 11:58:37 GMT -6
I haven't heard of a game truck -- what kind of games? Like an arcade? If you can afford it, I'd keep it. There's a good chance that neighborhood friends will still come, and maybe parents will join in? (I totally would if there weren't too many kids).
We did a b-day party at a bounce place last month, IME no RSVP=no show
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Post by Cher on Jun 2, 2017 12:00:34 GMT -6
Did you put an RSVP date or anything on the invite? I appreciate you making a thread.  |
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Post by radiantfate on Jun 2, 2017 12:03:12 GMT -6
sudokufan It's kind of like a traveling arcade. It's a big air conditioned truck with video game consoles and video games and lounge seating in it. It used to come to DD's summer camp last year and she always looked forward to those days. Cher Thanks for pointing out that I should make a thread I didn't put an RSVP date on it. I probably should have in hindsight.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 2, 2017 12:05:03 GMT -6
If your DD is expecting a game truck, I'd keep the game truck (I have no idea what this is, but I assume something cool). Is the party about her or is it about her friends? It will still be something special for her on her birthday even if very few people show.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 2, 2017 12:06:03 GMT -6
Also, are your invitations handwritten? I can't tell you the number of handwritten pump it up invites we've gotten where I've sent a text or email to RSVP and had them bounce back because the parents are probably doctors.
ETA: I also hate talking to strangers, so I don't call if a number is listed for RSVP, I text with the expectation it's a cellphone.
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Post by Cher on Jun 2, 2017 12:09:03 GMT -6
Ugh. That's hard. I rsvp but usually on the deadline because I'm the worst.
Can you FB message the parents or anything and ask them if they're coming?
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Post by radiantfate on Jun 2, 2017 12:09:27 GMT -6
@k3am Nope, I made invites on the computer and printed them. Last night when I realized "oh crap I haven't gotten any RSVPs" I worried that maybe I typed my number wrong but I double checked and nope -- it's correct. Also had DH send me a text to make sure that's still working. It is. But you're right, it's HER party, so I'm gonna keep the truck because that'll be memorable for her.
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Post by radiantfate on Jun 2, 2017 12:10:23 GMT -6
Also, are your invitations handwritten? I can't tell you the number of handwritten pump it up invites we've gotten where I've sent a text or email to RSVP and had them bounce back because the parents are probably doctors. ETA: I also hate talking to strangers, so I don't call if a number is listed for RSVP, I text with the expectation it's a cellphone. LOL I also hate talking on the phone so I specifically put "Call/Text" and my number to ensure people know -- it's totally OK to text, we don't have to have a conversation! |
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Post by raelynn on Jun 2, 2017 12:15:24 GMT -6
We have had a few kids show up for birthday parties without RSVP'ing. Rude, but at least they came.
I would keep the game truck. It sounds really cool and she and her cousins will still have fun. FX a few other kids show up!
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Post by radiantfate on Jun 2, 2017 12:16:19 GMT -6
Ugh. That's hard. I rsvp but usually on the deadline because I'm the worst. Can you FB message the parents or anything and ask them if they're coming? If I knew their names I probably could...but I don't. Unfortunately, some girl drama happened this year and DD's friend group changed, she really only has one friend that she's had since kindergarten that she's still friends with and THAT friend at least told her that her family will be out of town on the day of her party. The other girls -- I don't know their parents yet. I feel like it's not really an excuse but I work full time and don't interact with her school/classroom as much as I wish I could so it's a missed opportunity on my part there. |
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Post by Cher on Jun 2, 2017 12:17:14 GMT -6
I would probably keep the truck because it would be for my kid and their bday, and there are two other kids coming but that's just me.
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Post by radiantfate on Jun 2, 2017 12:24:37 GMT -6
I would probably keep the truck because it would be for my kid and their bday, and there are two other kids coming but that's just me. Yeah you're right, I think I'm going to. Usually when they go somewhere with a game truck it's crowded and they have to wait. With this one they'll have it all to themselves, so I think that'll be super cool for them! |
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Post by allthedrinks on Jun 2, 2017 13:34:01 GMT -6
Team keep the game truck which I see you are already doing. I'm just coming to commiserate about the RSVP thing. It's the worst. JUST SAY YOU'RE NOT COMING! I have legit anxiety about the time when I will have to invite people I don't know to Little's parties.
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