Yesterday (February 25th.) we hosted a birthday party for my 7 year-old neice at Pinon Plaza Bowling Center, here in Carson City. We got the invitations out a week ago last Friday – giving parents plenty of time to RSVP. Only two families RSVPed the weekend the invitations went out (thank you White and Berger families!) – the weekend came and went – no calls. Monday, Tuesday – no calls… I am begining to worry that no one is coming to the party except the two families mentioned above. Wednesday afternoon a woman called RSVPing that her grandson would be there – and then the nice lady on the answering machine apologized for calling so late. We had another message from a mother saying that her daughter was coming – yay! Okay, so now I had four out of the eight invited who RSVPed and were coming. Thursday no calls and I started to panic that this was going to be it and how much that sucked for Keirra (my neice) that her friends weren’t coming to her party. Though I almost looked forward to the small amount coming – this way Keirra could hang with her friends and I would have a chance to hang with mine (White’s and Berger’s). Friday I didn’t care anymore – figuring it was for the best – plus, we went to see the puppies and who could worry about life when you’re holding a two week old puppy in the palms of you hands? When we returned home Friday night we got one more call from a parent (whom later I found out that their plans were to go away this past weekend, but had changed at the last minute – I forgive you.) saying their daughter was coming. Now we had five out of the eight invited – that isn’t bad – right? I thought it rude of parents who couldn’t make the party not to call and RSVP with no’s. It would have been really nice to get eight phone calls for the eight invitations – I probably cared more about the no RSVPs than who was showing up. Although, I would have been a little pissed off if everyone RSVPed “no.” Saturday morning we all got up early – showered and left the house at a good time. Had to stop at the store to pick up the cake and balloon bouquet (which took like 20 minutes to get together!). We got to the bowling alley right on time for the party to begin! I brought a few extra goodie bags – never know who might bring a brother or sister. Then a little into the party a father stopped by with his daughter, said her name, said sorry they were late and left. No RSVP, no “Hi my name is…” Just here’s my kid – see ya later. I was like, “What?” The little girl had nothing to do with the way her father handled things – so we took her over, got her set up and had a wonderful time. The White’s knew this family, and I guess there’s a nasty divorce going on and parents are unstable… I guess I can understand maybe forgetting to RSVP – but he never apologized for not RSVPing. I don’t think the father would have even let me know he was taking his daughter home – had I not approached him. He was the last parent to come pick up – but, I was kinda busy talking and didn’t notice him come in. I looked over at the girls and saw him standing there waiting for his daughter to put her shoes on. Just makes me wonder, what are they thinking???

The party was fun and I think all the children had a great time. There were a lot more children that showed up than I had planned on having – but in the end it all worked out. I want to throw a thanks out to my friend, Victoria White, who helped helped me with party things – Thank You! I just think parents (or who ever for what ever) need to RSVP to a party – even if you are not planning on going! It’s the polite thing to do – plus we want to make sure to have enough cake! *wink*

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