Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, my son received an evite from one of his good friends for a birthday party on April 7. We have been waiting to RSVP until we get our sports schedules.

Why? If you are free now, go. If the sports schedule you get has a conflict you miss the game/practice. Why is this hard?

Some people feel they have made a commitment to their team, or they may have logistical issues.
My 3 dc have rec soccer and baseball starting that Saturday and DH has
volunteered to coach both soccer teams. There is no way I can say yes to a party invite until I have the game schedules.
Most families have a similarly busy Saturday schedule in spring/fall. OP, next year do a Sunday late afternoon party. Saturday’s have too many conflicts for
families.

Does Paperless Post allow a Maybe response?

For those of you waiting on sports schedules, why don't you reply maybe with that explanation so that parents at least know that you are trying to make it work and not just ignoring the invitation? Then update when you get it?

Anonymous wrote:The weekend after spring break in moco and dc is Easter and Passover weekend. So that’s not a great time as a lot of people is out of town. Although last year, DD went to a part on Easter Sunday morning. We joked that we were there with the Jews, Muslims, Hindus and athiests.

No, she said the weekend AFTER everyone gets back from break. 4/7.

Can you tell on Paperless Post who has viewed the invitation? Is there a minimum number of kids you need for the show to still go on? Just try to meet the minimum number. Some people do not rsvp until the last minute. I always think it's a blessing if fewer kids come because it will be less chaotic, it won't cost as much, and you won't have as much clutter in the form of new gifts. Have a back up plan if you really need to call the whole thing off or reschedule.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, my son received an evite from one of his good friends for a birthday party on April 7. We have been waiting to RSVP until we get our sports schedules.

Why? If you are free now, go. If the sports schedule you get has a conflict you miss the game/practice. Why is this hard?

Because when you sign up for a team you make a commitment to that team. Yes, there will be times that you have to miss, but a birthday party is not a valid reason. So you wait until the schedule comes out and then RSVP. OP sent invites way too early and shouldn't be surprised that many people haven't RSVPed yet.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, my son received an evite from one of his good friends for a birthday party on April 7. We have been waiting to RSVP until we get our sports schedules.

Why? If you are free now, go. If the sports schedule you get has a conflict you miss the game/practice. Why is this hard?

Why is it hard for you to understand that some kids prioritize sports over parties? My son is not one of them but we respect families thatso. Especially for large, invite the whole class parties. The problem with those types of parties is that everyone figures there are so many kids invited, thatit is no big deal to miss.

NP but also wanted to point out that when you sign up for a team sport you are making a commitment. Unless it’s for a party of a very good friend, the kids that made the commitment to play together should show up for the game.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, my son received an evite from one of his good friends for a birthday party on April 7. We have been waiting to RSVP until we get our sports schedules.

Why? If you are free now, go. If the sports schedule you get has a conflict you miss the game/practice. Why is this hard?

Why is it hard for you to understand that some kids prioritize sports over parties? My son is not one of them but we respect families thatso. Especially for large, invite the whole class parties. The problem with those types of parties is that everyone figures there are so many kids invited, thatit is no big deal to miss.

If you do not make a big deal about it, your child will most likely not get upset. These things happen. We just make the most of them. Think of how much more fun the few kids will have. Be honest but carefree about telling him that it may be a small party. Make it extra fun - extra large fit bags for those who can come.

Anonymous wrote:OP, my son received an evite from one of his good friends for a birthday party on April 7. We have been waiting to RSVP until we get our sports schedules.

Why? If you are free now, go. If the sports schedule you get has a conflict you miss the game/practice. Why is this hard?

The weekend after spring break in moco and dc is Easter and Passover weekend. So that’s not a great time as a lot of people is out of town. Although last year, DD went to a part on Easter Sunday morning. We joked that we were there with the Jews, Muslims, Hindus and athiests.

Anonymous wrote:Well which is it? Nobody is coming or a few kids are coming?

Why do you think your son is well-liked? Is HE invited to birthday parties where it's not "invite the whole class"?

Holy hell! The kid is 6 - what is wrong with you!

This is why we always do parties late Sunday afternoons.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, my son received an evite from one of his good friends for a birthday party on April 7. We have been waiting to RSVP until we get our sports schedules.

My kids have their first soccer and first baseball games on April 7th but I do not know what time. They would not miss the first game for even a relatively close friend.

Same-our first soccer games are Apr 7 x 3. I
would not be rsvp-ing to you until I have the schedule which is not out yet.
It’s still three weeks away-how early did you send the invitations? Most people
IME respond the week leading up to the party.

If the party is Easter weekend, I would reschedule to another time. You can say you hadn't realized that it was a holiday weekend - everyone will understand.