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OP -  I think "six" is a crossover age in terms of how independent a child might function in an unknown home and/or larger setting.  Also remember you are blending children from different settings so you may have some who do not necessarily mix as readily as your DS and those kids you know well who are coming.  In  your case, I would expect you would not need to worry that much about parents staying since four are neighbor's kids and your son knows the kids from elsewhere.  I t might be the four from school that you have to be flexible with if you do not know the parent and the child.  Those who noted flexibility is a good rule to have because a crying youngster just dropped off will spoil a party; whereas maybe a parent would just stay a few minutes.  In any case, DO NOT feel that you have to entertain nor feed the parent who might stay.  I do think you probably need to have another adult besides you and your DH to  help supervise.  If a parent stays then put them to work as noted helping.

On twins birthdays some ideas we have seen are outdoor or indoor ice skating with a couple of penguins reserved AND in that case a parent counted on to stay if a non-skater.  Also, an arts center was rented once with a craft etc. provided, and bowling has also been done.  It is hard in the winter time.   The key is to have some open time and some structured activities as noted.  The Legos theme for a young boy sounds great  The movie might actually be offered at the end as the party and the kids start to wind down.[/quote]

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