ThatCyndiGirl Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 Not to mention that if it was going to make OP so ''FURIOUS'' then she should have said NO in no uncertain terms when they called to RSVP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy101 Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 If they can't drive themselves, then either dh or I stay. We don't do drop off events unless it is someone we know very very well and are fairly close to. Besides that, it seems like a waste of drive time to me going back and forth. I do not presume that any child not listed is invited. I always call to RSVP and to verify the situation. That they only want a certain child, that they understand that I or dh will be staying if our child comes, that it includes baby if I'm nursing a baby. I have also learned to ask lots and lots of questions to avoid surprises on both sides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mejane Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 When I drop off, I pop in to say hi and ask if they need help. If they do, I'll stay. If they say no, thanks, I'm out of there. My kids are a bit older, but five 11yos with supervision as you described is fine, imo. Assume the party's over - how did it go? :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gooblink Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 Assume the party's over - how did it go? :) :bigear: This thread has provided me with quite an education! Some things I'd taken for granted I will be more careful about in the future. But, yeah...everything turn out all right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 Just bumping the thread in the hope that Justamouse will see it and post an update for us. I hope the party went well! :) Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 I am thinking that she may be purposely avoiding this thread. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 I am thinking that she may be purposely avoiding this thread. ;) LOL!!! I guess I couldn't blame her, but I'm too nosy not to wonder what happened! Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Are we really never going to find out what happened???? :confused: Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 She told the parents that they couldn't attend and sadly, the boys were no match for the sharks without their parents there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy loves Bud Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 She told the parents that they couldn't attend and sadly, the boys were no match for the sharks without their parents there. A good time was had by all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Fairy Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 (edited) Are we really never going to find out what happened???? :confused: Cat My guess is that it went fine, and wasn't that big of a deal after all, but Lovedtodeath has me wondering... Edited August 17, 2010 by Mamabegood wrong name--oops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 A good time was had by all. ROFLOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gooblink Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Lovedtodeath and Amy Loves Bud - y'all are a riot. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanceXToo Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 OK even though I was all for parents staying with their kids if they wanted to and this not being a big deal, those were some pretty funny posts :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 She still hasn't posted. Forget about the sharks -- do you think the piranhas got her? :ack2: Or maybe a couple of disgruntled parents locked her up in the shed or something. :eek: Shall we telephone the authorities? ;) Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted August 19, 2010 Author Share Posted August 19, 2010 (edited) OMG, you all are too much! I honestly didn't see this until I checked my stats. Just bumping the thread in the hope that Justamouse will see it and post an update for us. I hope the party went well! :) Cat The kids party went OK. The family/adult party (which had even MORE kids-11 all together) was AWESOME. I had all of the second party kids in the pool having a blast. Jumping and catching footballs, much splashing and fun having. Then, after all the cake, I had them swim 25 laps, and the girls did 26 just to best the snotty boys (and if they tread water or stop they had to bark like seals). Serious fun. (and all of the adults were inside drinking and fun having while I ran the show out at the pool) The kid party wasn't so great because one had a total meltdown when he got wet (another boy had a water gun). The parents being there was cumbersome, and I'm glad I had extra food. She told the parents that they couldn't attend and sadly, the boys were no match for the sharks without their parents there. LOlol!!! A good time was had by all. BWaahahaaa! I WISH!!! Edited August 19, 2010 by justamouse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Fairy Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 Sounds like a good time overall--I'm so glad! :hurray: Did your son enjoy his special day? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted August 19, 2010 Author Share Posted August 19, 2010 Sounds like a good time overall--I'm so glad! :hurray: Did your son enjoy his special day? He was ecstatic. He's still riding the high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 He was ecstatic. He's still riding the high.:party::hurray::hurray::cheers2:Happy for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 I'm glad the second party went so well, and that your son enjoyed both parties! As the mom, I'm sure you are just happy that both parties are over and all the mess is cleaned up! Glad to hear the piranhas didn't get you! ;):001_smile: Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homeschooling Hannah Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 For a pool party of active 11yo boys I would be more comfortable having a few extra sets of eyes. Are you talking about 5 more people? I'd just make it work. Cut something out, make a few more of the main dish, and work with it. Note, my brother asked why we weren't having a pool party birthday party for one of ours. I don't want to have that huge responsibility of the kids in the water. I always require a responsible person be present for any additional children in our pool. I told him he can swim once the child-sized guests are gone. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 All's well that ends well...thanks for the update! Also a lot of food for thought in this thread, no matter what the original opinion was. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiffijo1 Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 i agree with this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 I think that the situation is much more dangerous with additional adults and other kids. At the beginning, we had at least three people supervising five pre-teen boys. That seems a very reasonable situation. If my kid was inviting and not a swimmer, I wouldn't let them attend. Now why do I say more adults is more problematic- because the natural situation then is for the adults to start talking or for the hosts to become distracted by younger siblings of attendees or the needs of the adult guests. FUrthermore if the adults are swimming too, you have an even greater number of people to supervise. I haven't had a swimming party but my parties aren't meant for parents. I tend to have parties at an establishment and the party package is for a certain number of people. So it was very ackward when one parent brought a sibling to the party. I had no refreshments for them since I had already arranged for a certain number. We brought the cake and were able to offer them some of that. But this parent and sibling (who wasn't my daughter's friend) were the only ones out of ten invitees who stayed. We were at a regular establishment (roller skating rink) and there was no issues with lack of supervision. THis year, that daughter had an ice skating party and none of the parents stayed. That was fine. All the girls were between 11-13 and they didn't need much supervision. I think 11 year old children don't need anything like one on one supervision or one on two unless the child has a specific issue. Like I said, if my kid couldn't swim well, he wouldn't be attending. By the way, drownings are not random things. They happen due to a few factors- not knowing how to swim,criminal horseplay, drug or alcohol use, hitting one's head on the concrete, or simply having a yet undiagnosed medical issue like seizure or heart disease. I am talking about normal distances like pools. Obviously in the ocean or a lake distance can be a factor too as can exhaustion but in a pool, those aren't issues. So that is why I think 3 for 5 is a very reasonable supervision idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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