Birthday party no shows?

My daughter is having a birthday party this weekend. We sent out 15 invitations, but I didn't realize that the party weekend (which is really the only weekend we were able to have the party) coincides with another event in our community. Five of the kids' parents RSVPd that they were coming, but 3 of them cancelled today. I have a feeling the other 2 will cancel, too.





How do I make it up to her if nobody comes to her party? She's going to be devastated.

Birthday party no shows?
Well this is a little slice of life for her to learn about. I wouldnt try to protect her from it too much. Just be matter of fact because how she sees you act about it will be how she will learn to act. Do have a fun alternative planned however maybe a special day trip , movie or favorite restaurant if no one comes
Reply:Change the date. Move it up a day or two or set it back. Just send out more invitations.
Reply:maybe u should invite more people!


if nobody shows up just make sure you bought her some really good birthday gifts, that might make her feel better.
Reply:Oh, that makes me want to cry. I would be heartbroken too if it were my daughter.


The good news is that she's 15, so she's plenty old enough to understand that the kids aren't not coming because they don't like her, it's just because of this other event.


Would it be possible to have the party AND go to the event, or are the times the same?


Man, I don't envy you. I'm one of those crappy parents that tries to buy love, so I'm sure I would be spending butt loads of money that I didn't have to make her smile. (I'm kinda kidding about the crappy parent thing...but I know I would end up buying her something crazy)
Reply:I take it that it's not possible to change the time, such that you have a pre-event warmup party (or post-event cool down one?)





Assuming that's a no, be proactive and call the last two to verify they're coming based on your new information (that unbeknownst to you, this other activity was happening.) You could also devise a backup plan with your daughter, for a slumber party or some amusement outing with these two friends. (My parents alternated between parties and couple-of-friend-outings for my birthdays, and I remember both fondly.) Or take the money saved from not having 16 girls underfood and splurge on entertainment (makeup artist? face painting? balloon animals?)





But mostly help her understand that these things happen, and you'll do what you can to make it up to her in a way that still makes her feel appreciated. (And at least you have time to come up with a plan! Really foul weather doesn't always give you advanced notice!)
Reply:Ask her if she would like to reschedule her party because it conflicts w/ the other comm event. Or, call the other 2 girls and "re" confirm that they are going to show up. The other "10" invites, call them and see what they are planning to do. Maybe your daughter would like to go to the comm thing too???