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CaidensMommy
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UPDATE 2: Didn't cancel the party!!!
It's suppose to be Saturday, and only 3 people responded. He invited 18. It's a karate party at his school. A bit upset, but what can you do. I understand that some people don't like karate, but at least let me know either way. Caiden on the other doesn't understand why? But, this is where he wanted to have his party this year. We haven't done a party for him since he was 3, now I remember why. We'll just have to do something special with him. 
Message edited 1/17/2012 4:11:10 PM.
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GoldenRod
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Re: Probably will have to cancel my son's 8th birthday party!
 for you and DS
 for the non-RSVPers...
We had a b-day party at DS's karate school years ago, and everyone enjoyed it.
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| Posted 1/10/12 8:54 AM |
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jana
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Re: Probably will have to cancel my son's 8th birthday party!
Don't cancel.
Is there any way you can contact some of the parents? Is there a class mommy with everyone's contacts?
What with ppl these days?!
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| Posted 1/10/12 9:14 AM |
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joenick
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Re: Probably will have to cancel my son's 8th birthday party!
Don't cancel. Call those non-rsvp'ers. Some people NEVER respond to invites. It's so frustrating!
Your poor boy...that's a shame. Start making phone calls, while he's in school during the day. Ask if they're coming, leave messages.
People su ck!
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| Posted 1/10/12 10:04 AM |
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BellaRock
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Re: Probably will have to cancel my son's 8th birthday party!
I agree, don't cancel. Find a way to get in contact with the people that didn't bother to RSVP.
Every time we have a party for the kids we go through this. Every. Single. Time. It drives me insane because most of the time these non Rsvps are people who are planning to come and are just to rude and to lazy to call.
I  you DS gets a great turn out for his bday party. Im sure you will make it special and amazing no matter what.
This really sucks though. Im sorry.
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| Posted 1/10/12 10:14 AM |
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computergirl
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Re: Probably will have to cancel my son's 8th birthday party!
I totally feel for you. We have not done parties for DS the last couple years for the same reason. His 6th birthday is a couple months from now, and instead of a party for classmates, we're tentatively planning a special weekend family day in the city for him--- museum of natural history that he LOVES, lunch out somewhere cool, etc. Honestly I'd rather spend the money on something like that, than deal with the non-rsvpers, the last minute rsvpers, the bringers-of-uninvited-siblings, etc.
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| Posted 1/10/12 11:59 AM |
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Re: Probably will have to cancel my son's 8th birthday party!
I am didn't have school parties for the kids last year because of this. It is so heartbreaking because how do you explain it to them.
I would call and see what you get. I am reluctantly doing it this year because he really wants a party.
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| Posted 1/10/12 12:45 PM |
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BargainMama
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Re: Probably will have to cancel my son's 8th birthday party!
I guarantee more than that plan on coming, their parents are just too damn lazy and self absorbed to RSVP. I would start calling them before you cancel!
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| Posted 1/10/12 1:27 PM |
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Marcie
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Re: Probably will have to cancel my son's 8th birthday party!
Honestly...I would put a note in everyone's backpack stating can they please respond to the birthday invitation that you gave to them, due to the lack of responses whether kids were coming or not, you might have to cancel. 
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| Posted 1/10/12 2:27 PM |
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Boobobunny
Live in the Present
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Dannielle
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Re: Probably will have to cancel my son's 8th birthday party!
I am in the exact same situation. My daughter's party is this Sauturday and only 3 children from her class, 1 No and 2 Yes have responded. I am not going to cancel, because she still has cousins who are coming. But it is so frustrating that no one can pick up the phone, text me or email a RSVP. DH keeps saying that he bets people from her class will just show up....he is probaly right.
don't cancel. if you can try to reach out to some of the parents. It may have slipped their mind, just getting back into the swing of things after the holidays and all.
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| Posted 1/10/12 3:53 PM |
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lizzie0612
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Re: Probably will have to cancel my son's 8th birthday party!
This happened to me for my son's sixth birthday. Only two children from the class responded. I was about to cancel the party when I decided to give one last ditch effort. I e-mailed the parents of every single boy in the class simply requesting that they reply one way or the other as to whether or not they could attend. Some parents never responded. Some did. My son didn't care if he had every boy in the class or just a handful, and he had a great time. Also, as I had to guarantee a certain number of kids, once it was clear I would not reach that number, I invited the siblings of those kids who were coming. A couple of siblings did attend and they all seemed to enjoy themselves.
I too was very disheartened when this happened. My son's teacher assured me that he is well-liked by his classmates. I just do not understand the failure of the parents to respond. I would not have been offended if not a single person could attend had they so advised me of the same. Not responding is simply rude and a poor example to set for the kids.
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| Posted 1/10/12 4:24 PM |
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mamabee
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Laur
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Re: Probably will have to cancel my son's 8th birthday party!
Posted by Marcie
Honestly...I would put a note in everyone's backpack stating can they please respond to the birthday invitation that you gave to them, due to the lack of responses whether kids were coming or not, you might have to cancel.
I agree. I'm sorry this happened
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| Posted 1/10/12 4:41 PM |
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mommy0604
My Son is my world...
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Re: Probably will have to cancel my son's 8th birthday party!
I agree with all the posters, that you shouldn't cancel the party. Try to get in contact with the parents who have not rsvp'd. I just don't understand why people just cannot pick up a phone to rsvp or tell you in person.
It's crazy how you put your phone number down for people to rsvp and yet you are the ones who ended calling them to get an rsvp out of them. It's really annoying....
I hope things turn out great for your DS. Either way you will make the day special for your son.
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| Posted 1/11/12 8:57 AM |
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nferrandi
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Re: Probably will have to cancel my son's 8th birthday party!
Definitely do not cancel. Whether thes 2 or 10 kids thee I'm sure your son wil have a blast and that's what it s really about.
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| Posted 1/11/12 9:21 AM |
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Kathy
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Re: Probably will have to cancel my son's 8th birthday party!
I wouldn't cancel and I probably would start calling the parents. I hate when people don't RSVP!
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| Posted 1/11/12 12:06 PM |
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nicrae
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Re: Probably will have to cancel my son's 8th birthday party!
I wouldn't cancel. People responded the day before for my DD's party last year 
It is very frustrating. This year I put down my phone # as well as my email address to make it easier and guess what? Still have about 10 people who haven't responded.
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| Posted 1/11/12 6:49 PM |
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jessicamd
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Jessica
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Re: Probably will have to cancel my son's 8th birthday party!
Don't cancel- I had 4 people call the DAY OF my son's birthday to RSVP. I had to hurry to throw a few more goodie bags together!
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| Posted 1/12/12 8:08 AM |
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mommy0604
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Re: Probably will have to cancel my son's 8th birthday party!
Posted by nicrae
I wouldn't cancel. People responded the day before for my DD's party last year
It is very frustrating. This year I put down my phone # as well as my email address to make it easier and guess what? Still have about 10 people who haven't responded.
I know! That's so annoying! I've put down my phone and e-mail address as well and I still have to make phone calls. I could put down 10 phone numbers and they still wouldn't rsvp...
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| Posted 1/12/12 9:22 AM |
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mommy0604
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Re: Probably will have to cancel my son's 8th birthday party!
Posted by nferrandi
Definitely do not cancel. Whether thes 2 or 10 kids thee I'm sure your son wil have a blast and that's what it s really about.
I agree 100%
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| Posted 1/12/12 9:23 AM |
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CaidensMommy
My 3 Miracles!
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Melissa
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Re: Probably will have to cancel my son's 8th birthday party!
I sent up a follow up email about the party 2 days ago and heard back from a few more. There are still 11 people that haven't responded. Should I call them even though I sent out the follow up email? I don't want to annoy people? WDYT? With my 2 boys, we now have a total of 8 kids. The minimum is 7.
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| Posted 1/12/12 12:01 PM |
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nferrandi
too excited for words
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Nicole
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Re: UPDATE: Probably will have to cancel my son's 8th birthday party!
You have your minimum covered so I would just let it be.
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| Posted 1/12/12 12:03 PM |
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rojerono
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Re: UPDATE: Probably will have to cancel my son's 8th birthday party!
I'd call the non-responders. I wouldn't worry about 'bothering' them. They are either super busy and totally forgot - in which case they won't mind you calling. OR.. they are just rude shitheads.. in which case you should actively seek to annoy them.
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| Posted 1/12/12 12:21 PM |
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pinky
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Re: UPDATE: Probably will have to cancel my son's 8th birthday party!
Posted by rojerono
I'd call the non-responders. I wouldn't worry about 'bothering' them. They are either super busy and totally forgot - in which case they won't mind you calling. OR.. they are just rude shitheads.. in which case you should actively seek to annoy them.
ITA!
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| Posted 1/12/12 1:18 PM |
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Michelle
My Little Yankee Fans
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Re: UPDATE: Probably will have to cancel my son's 8th birthday party!
I would call, some people delete emails that are not familiar to them, or they went to their spam folder. If you btoher them, oh friggin well, they should have rsvp'd
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| Posted 1/12/12 3:45 PM |
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nancy6485
So in love
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Re: UPDATE: Probably will have to cancel my son's 8th birthday party!
I agree with other posters. Dont cancel! I had this happen for my sons 6th bday party. We invited his whole class of 19 because we were new to the town and didnt really know anyone yet. I had only about 6 responses (and I was upset b/c I thought they turnout would be poor and i rented a kOFc room) - well about 13 showed up plus some siblings
anyway thankfully i just ordered pizzas and the kids had a blast, depsite my worry!
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