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Birthday party problem with a mom?
I'm having a birthday party for my son at a bouncy house. I have about 29 kids with (I thought) all 15 of their moms coming and a few grandparents. My problem is that one parent just told me that she won't be there just her 2 kids. She asked if her child's sister could go earlier... I don't have a problem with the invited child there without mom. But I don't know her younger sister who is around 2. With such a big party, if she starts to cry she will take up all my time. Which I don't have or want to deal with. Any suggestions?
it's a 5 year old party and the mom thinks the almost 5 year old sister can watch her. I'll give her a call tonight. Maybe she knows someone older who can watch her.
3 Answers
- TeekieLv 49 years agoFavorite Answer
Tell her that, because you are unfamiliar with her, that you would prefer if someone else could be there to supervise her. At the end of the day, its your baby's party, and you already have/ and are going to have too much going on to keep an extra eye on unsupervised kids. A two year old is a big deal to be leaving unattended.
Just explain to her nicely that your not comfortable with it. And that if she can find someone to accompany her, than you would prefer that she just not come.
It might come across as harsh, or rude, but its the best thing for you. Because if something was to happen to her, than you would be blamed, when in fact it would the mother's fault for leaving her unattended.
Good luck
- Anonymous9 years ago
no, at that age they want their mommy (or daddy) way to much and will need to watched constantly, you did not open up a babysitting service with the bday party, just simply say i won't have time to watch her. you did not say the age of your boy as if they were older 12-13 then the older sis could watch her but guaranteed she won't be wanting to do that.
- 9 years ago
Just let her know that you're glad she informed you ahead of time and that you won't have time to babysit/watch her children since you have your own to manage AND the food/drinks/cake to take care of ALONG WITH the rest of the party so her kids can't come unless she's there as well. "Is your husband or mother availble to come?" "I'd love for your kids to come to the party but I don't feel comfortable with them here on their own."
