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Planning a party: the candy!
I recently decided to throw a little get-together for some people I know in my town, women whose children are the same age as my daughter and also stay at home. I figured it would be a good way to get to know these people, especially since summer will soon be upon us. Having a party was my taking the initiative.
Also, at this point, I'd like to add that the 11-year-old girl inside me is dying because once, at that age, I had a party and nobody came.
No. Body.
Honestly, it was so embarrassing that I still can't bring myself to think about it without feeling that lump in my throat. That's why I nearly died when someone told me she most likely couldn't come because it was "during nap time."
But, that didn't stop me. Sure, nobody may show up and it might just be me and my kids but we'll have a party and we'll like it. Besides, it was a good excuse to buy candy. Lots and lots of candy. Okay, let's be serious; I bought an insane amount of candy.
Rachel's motto? "Hey kids! Time for candy and cupcakes! Okay now time to go home! Bye bye!"
Also, at this point, I'd like to add that the 11-year-old girl inside me is dying because once, at that age, I had a party and nobody came.
No. Body.
Honestly, it was so embarrassing that I still can't bring myself to think about it without feeling that lump in my throat. That's why I nearly died when someone told me she most likely couldn't come because it was "during nap time."
But, that didn't stop me. Sure, nobody may show up and it might just be me and my kids but we'll have a party and we'll like it. Besides, it was a good excuse to buy candy. Lots and lots of candy. Okay, let's be serious; I bought an insane amount of candy.
Rachel's motto? "Hey kids! Time for candy and cupcakes! Okay now time to go home! Bye bye!"
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3-22-2007 @ 11:51AM
Ethel said...Want to know why I am disinclined to do parties that doesn't only involve family anymore? My sister did a baby shower for my first child and NO ONE came. She had tons of games, I cleaned the house in my 8.5 month heaviness, we got platters of food, no one came! So, unless my boys are really popular I am not doing parties.
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3-22-2007 @ 1:42PM
Jessica said...I've declined many invitations because they were during nap time. Many of my friends live 30 minutes away and if they start a party mid-afternoon, that means my little ones (2 yrs and 3 months) don't get their full afternoon nap, and that throws us off schedule for at least another day. However, if the party starts at 3 or 3:30 I may wake them up early to attend...or just arrive late after naptime is over. Some children just to better keeping as closely to their schedule as possible...or maybe just this mommy does better when her kids are kept on their schedule. It is in no way a reflection on the host. :-)
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3-22-2007 @ 1:42PM
Kristin Harrison said...Oh, Rachel. I too share your sadness when it comes to hosting parties. No one came to my 14th birthday party after weeks of preparation...and while we're on the topic, I used to be an events coordinator. One night we were hosting an event for a medical company and no one on their guest list showed...even those who RSVP'd. Garbage cans full of fresh fruit and meat went to waste. You can imagine as a college student, newlywed, and new homeowner I was stuffing every available ounce of fabric on by body with leftovers. It happens in the corporate world too. I think the key is to make it low key and not build up a lot of hope in these things (in yourself and in your children). If it goes off without a hitch it will be a very memorable event for your family and friends. And if not, don't sweat it.
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3-22-2007 @ 4:09PM
christine said...That happened to me too. I think I was about 14 though... the thought still haunts me. I remember my parents not knowing what to say or do about it. So sad.
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