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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I only have one child but will soon have another. If my husband can't help me for some reason either taking one child or staying home with sibling, I will just decline the invitation. I certainly will NOT hire a sitter for this.

I think the hostess is right btw and I don't think siblings should be automatically invited just because it is not a drop off party. That can get pretty expensive soon with with the average kid having 1 sibling and lots having 2 sibling nowadays.

That said, I will also  spend a ton of money for a preschooler b-day party:

Gift: $15.00
Sitter 3 hours (2 hours party and 1 hour travel time): anything between $30.00 and $45.00

Total: $45.00-$60.00
Yeah, not happening.[/quote]

I'm right above you saying I would never bring a sibling (or anyone who wasn't invited) to a party. On the occasions where I haven't dropped my DD off and asked someone else to keep an eye on her, I've left the baby with a neighbor or friend. I don't formally pay a baby sitter. When my neighbor watches the baby for 2 hours, I bring her a little cheesecake or some flowers as a thank you. It's no big deal, just like when I watch their dog for the day. [/quote]

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