Birthday party fail...
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That’s messed up. Sorry she went through that. 😢
Happy Birthday to her! I only invited two people aside from my mom and both canceled. This is why shes never had an actual party just decor and our fam
Omg I’m so sorry 😞. If I was closer , we’d come over .
So sorry that happened 🙁
I’m so sorry , why would people hurt the little girl feelings . I would have come I have a little girl same age with yours . Plus 3 others who also love birthday parties
Maybe because there has only been 1 or 2 months of school and the bonds haven’t been formed yet
You are not alone. Had my youngest daughter’s 1st birthday party a few weeks ago and literally 3/4 guests canceled that day. It was so sad. 8 people showed up, all family. It’s rough when you’ve been through the prep and excitement of planning.
As you mentioned your daughter still had fun. At that age they’re not gonna remember that no one showed up. They’re gonna remember that her family was there for her birthday.
Am sorry to hear that. That makes me remember to show up next time we get an invitation. I think it was super rude of all of them. One time we could not make it to a party, I texted the parents to tell them we are sorry about it.
Last time for my daughter's birthday in july, I was disappointed that none of the girls showed up. Only thw boys did. And I prepared a bunch of girls things because it was an LOL birthday. I still have little necklaces and nailpolish and lip glosses. The boys took home sunglasses, stickers, candies and little bubbles.
Maybe the invitations didn't get to the parents like the kids lost it before they got home or just never gave it to them
Only 2 confirmed for my 5yo party tomorrow 😔
@Allison Sorry, but that's rude. You are basically saying its the kids fault that her birthday is early in the school year. The other rude people are the no RSVP parents. To the ok, I'm so glad your lo had a good time regardless.
In my son’s preK class, the parent passed the invitation out at pick up so the other parents knew about it since it sometimes gets lost.
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@Nicole how would the school calendar year or the day of her birth be the kids fault? Early in the year affects relationships. They grow over time. It’s not anyone’s fault. I don’t think calling anyone rude in this situation is okay.
@Goretti Fortunately she didn't seem to care and was having fun. There was one girl in her class that did want to come but it was her dad's weekend to have her and he works late so he wasn't able to bring her.
@valerie wow... yeah I think next year we might just focus on doing something with family instead.
@Tino yeah we were surprised, thought at least a few would have shown up out of 13 kids.
@Allison maybe... we went to one last month and they had a decent turn out. Wasn't huge but there was easily at least 5 kids there.
@CC🍇🥐🍣🧋 yes, if they could have messages to at least say they couldn't come that would been nice, we had one that did and they even got her a present and brought it to school to give to her.
Main thing is she had fun but I don't throw parties I'd rather share a new experience with my kids. I am the type of parent that does not show up at parties because there seems to be one each week and tbh selfishly thats my family time. You've had them all week.
@janel we did wonder if something happened, we know at least one got it though because the mother contacted me about not being able to come.
@Sarah at least there will be 2, we would have loved it if just 2 showed!
@Nicole there was party last month and there were at least 5 kids there not including the birthday girl. And it was a lot simpler of party.
@Anita True, and that's what I am working on focusing on. At least she had fun. There were kids there... even though not for her party.
We did my son’s birthday in October and we invited both family and friends. Sent invites a month in advance. Sadly, no showed up. We had tons of cupcakes/cake left over and goodie bags so we (husband and I) brought them to my son’s preschool . Next year, we’re planning a family trip instead of a party.
@s a r a 🥀 wow, yeah when her dad and I were talking and I suggested we just focus on family next year instead.
@Allison my kids birthday is in September. You're the one that acts like the op's birthdate is an excuse for the parents poor behavior. You are rude for insinuating its the kids fault. We had no issue at our birthday party so know time of year means nothing in this case.
I no how it feels sounds like last year for us so this year it’s all about her we are not waiting for the people who are not going to show up
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Happy that your gorgeous girl still had fun! X
This is so horrible!! I will never not take my daughter to a party and if for any reason I can’t I would inform the parents. No kid should ever go through this. Shame on the parents of the other kids for allowing this to happen! I don’t care when I’m the school year it is you don’t do this.
@Allison to me that's more reason for parents to make efforts
@Amelia I always go to all the parties that my son is invited to so yeah this super sad but yeah it happens unfortunately and she won’t remember too much luckily. Hopefully next year will be better.
My nephew I think didn't get rsvps early on so his parents very specifically walked up to parents and verbally asked them, making it clear what would be at the party etc and then they got some yes's. It sounds very disappointing to not get anyone and hopefully she just remembers having a good day with family instead of thinking of lack of friends. As a parent it sucks trying to get other parent friends and trying to get your kid friends. It's lots of work. I take my baby to every event I can and invite people to come over and stuff but no one's said yes yet. I think that's a really common thing that no one talks about much. People see on social media big parties and think that's the norm. But the norm is that these things are very hard to get together.
@Nicole bruh how is that rude it’s a valid point it’s not the kids fault and she didn’t even say that stop putting words in peoples mouths
@Morgan Ashley I'm using her words. And, don't call me bruh.
Throwing this out there for other moms who might land in this situation... as I did today with only 2 kids showing up to my daughter's party.. Yesterday I last minute attended a birthday party for a little guy who's mom messaged in my local city's peanut group.. she paid for a party room at one of the local kid's play spaces and she then invited a bunch of us off of Peanut because only 4 kids RSVPd.. 8.. EIGHT! of us scrambled to drag our kids out and make his party the best we could ❤️ I was so impressed! Many of us had more than one child to bring; it was a full room! I somewhat regret not inviting some of them to my daughter's party but I wasn't ready to invite basically strangers to my house. The party was a hit with her 2 besties and brother all dressing up in Ninja turtle costumes 🤣
I had my daughter’s party at her school to eliminate this from happening. I am so sorry I would’ve shown up to the party with bells and all happy belated birthday princess
@Del Thank you. I kind of regret us deciding on an all girl party because I co-worker would have came with her 2 sons at least.
@Sarah oh wow that does sound like a good idea, at least if at a public place... which we were at a jump place
💔I’m sorry 😢
@Allison I’m gonna disagree here…my almost 5yr old has been in school for 3 months now and she has some good friends. I’m gonna guess the invites may have gotten lost/forgotten about in their bags. Sorry nobody showed but at least she had a great day!
I would've brought my daughter, she's the same age