Mimosas at Birthday Party

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Anonymous wrote:I'd think nothing of it. After all- a mimosa is champagne watered down with OJ. Not a high alcohol content. ;

Then it doesn’t need to be served.

Go away.

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Anonymous wrote:I would NEVER drink at a late morning kids birthday party. But it’s more a self-preservation thing. I’m so exhausted as a parent of 2 toddlers that I think even a tablespoon of alcohol would put me to sleep in a heap on the floor.

Lol, OP here. Fair.

I checked in on this again this morning and probably won’t again, but it has been interesting. I’d serve the mimosas again. If anyone can’t drive safely after a mimosa and snacks/pizza, they should obviously not touch alcohol and I trust they would know this. I’m OK with the fact a few folks may look down on me for offering the option; as someone else said—I’m likely to get along better with those that don’t think a big deal.

Thanks!

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Anonymous wrote:I would appreciate mimosas at a kid's party! Some people are judgmental about alcohol being anywhere in the vicinity of kids though.

I think it's more judgement about serving alcohol to people who you know are driving away from your home with children in their car.

Where did OP say anything about driving? Why would you assume they would be driving?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Super fun and what a great host!!

+1. I would have appreciated that, OP. How thoughtful.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would appreciate mimosas at a kid's party! Some people are judgmental about alcohol being anywhere in the vicinity of kids though.

I think it's more judgement about serving alcohol to people who you know are driving away from your home with children in their car.

Where did OP say anything about driving? Why would you assume they would be driving?

Dp. Because everyone drinks and drives. I was at a kid’s birthday party yesterday and every single adult (except me) had a drink in their hands. I would bet a lot of money I wasn’t the only one driving.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would appreciate mimosas at a kid's party! Some people are judgmental about alcohol being anywhere in the vicinity of kids though.

I think it's more judgement about serving alcohol to people who you know are driving away from your home with children in their car.

Where did OP say anything about driving? Why would you assume they would be driving?

Did you think all the guests were sleeping over?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would appreciate mimosas at a kid's party! Some people are judgmental about alcohol being anywhere in the vicinity of kids though.

+1

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As long as you don’t take a big smelly alcoholic dump in my powder room I’m all for serving alcohol

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would appreciate mimosas at a kid's party! Some people are judgmental about alcohol being anywhere in the vicinity of kids though.

I think it's more judgement about serving alcohol to people who you know are driving away from your home with children in their car.

Where did OP say anything about driving? Why would you assume they would be driving?

Dp. Because everyone drinks and drives. I was at a kid’s birthday party yesterday and every single adult (except me) had a drink in their hands. I would bet a lot of money I wasn’t the only one driving.

You are extremist if you refuse to drive after just one drink

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would appreciate mimosas at a kid's party! Some people are judgmental about alcohol being anywhere in the vicinity of kids though.

I think it's more judgement about serving alcohol to people who you know are driving away from your home with children in their car.

Where did OP say anything about driving? Why would you assume they would be driving?

Did you think all the guests were sleeping over?

What? Do you always drive? That sounds very limiting. I think I took my kids to a total of two birthday parties that required driving, both at suburban trampoline places.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I would NEVER drink at a late morning kids birthday party. But it’s more a self-preservation thing. I’m so exhausted as a parent of 2 toddlers that I think even a tablespoon of alcohol would put me to sleep in a heap on the floor.

Lol, OP here. Fair.

I checked in on this again this morning and probably won’t again, but it has been interesting. I’d serve the mimosas again. If anyone can’t drive safely after a mimosa and snacks/pizza, they should obviously not touch alcohol and I trust they would know this. I’m OK with the fact a few folks may look down on me for offering the option; as someone else said—I’m likely to get along better with those that don’t think a big deal.

Thanks!

. I still think it’s wild that people openly raised an eyebrow at you though. That was impolite.

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Wine moms gonna wine mom.

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Anonymous wrote:Interesting to see this thread. I have teenagers and starting at about middle school, my spouse and I made a point of discussing who was the designated driver in front of our kids on the way to a any all-family gatherings and then one of us doesn't drink. Same if we go out as a family to dinner at a restaurant or say a sporting event where alcohol might be served. Because we don't want our kids having the impression it's okay to have a couple drinks and then gage how you feel and drive anyway. I do believe most (not all) adults can do this pretty well. But teens should not be doing this. They don't have the experience or judgment and it should be black and white. Had a drink? Do not drive. Ever. Your friend has been drinking but says they are fine? Do not get in the car with them.

We seem to be in the minority on this and lots of people keep on drinking and driving and modeling that for their kids while probably saying something completely different to them.

My point is drink up at the party now while they are in kindergarten. Guilt free!

I have your cookie right here for you, PP.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Super fun and what a great host!!

+1. I would have appreciated that, OP. How thoughtful.

Another +1. OP I'd like to be friends with you.

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Anonymous wrote:Asking for thoughts!

We had a birthday party for our kindergartener recently, an "all class" affair (though she has a small class). It was a late morning party with some games/crafts and a face painter. We had snacks set out that we hoped would appeal to both kids and parents, including mimosas and a few beers in an ice bucket for the grown ups in a little station distinct from the kid stuff. I just figured if a bunch of adults had to hang out with other adults they don't know and watch kiddos for a few hours, a little Prosecco wouldn't be the worst idea. We served pizza and cake before everyone went home.

When I pointed to the snack and drink stations, I got several "oh, really?" and raised eyebrows in regard to the drinks. Not everyone, of course, but enough that I started feeling self-conscious.

This was my first time throwing an all-class party. Did I do something weird??

Yes, you shouldn't have had alchol at a kids' event. If you can't go two hours without drinking you have a problem. If someone got into an accident with their children how would you feel? Next time NO DRINKS!