DD was invited to 2 birthday parties that overlaped a little on time. They are both for very good friends..one is a friend from school the other is one from dance team. She doesn't want to miss either party as she considers both these girls her "best" friends (these girls do not know each other dd knows each of them from different places). I'm sure this is not a proper thing to do but how horrible would it be to go the first party which is 3 hours in length for 2 hours and then go to next party 1/2 hour after it started?? I know it is not probably proper etiquite (sp?) but she is devistated at the thought of having to miss either friends party.

By Insaneusmcwife on Saturday, April 3, 2004 - 04:04 pm:

If it were me I would call both of them to RSVP and let the first one know that you will have to leave early due to another event. I would call the second one and say that due to your morning schedule you will be a little late. This way your dd gets to go to both parties and neither one of the girls will get their feeling hurt.

By Mommmie on Saturday, April 3, 2004 - 04:24 pm:

I think this is quite common, either with another birthday party or a soccer game or whatever and I think it's perfectly okay to take an early exit or to arrive late or both!

By Texannie on Saturday, April 3, 2004 - 06:59 pm:

I don't think it's a problem either. Be sure to RSVP and let the hostesses know what you will be leaving early and arriving late due to another commitment.

By Coopaveryben on Saturday, April 3, 2004 - 08:24 pm:

I have had to do that before, I just let the parents know ahead of time. Most kids are ready to leave after 2 hours. I don't think anything is wrong with it at all.

By Kim on Sunday, April 4, 2004 - 04:45 pm:

Honestly I think it is no big deal. If it was my child's party I would not mind! Just use honesty....its the best way, and then your daughter can enjoy both! And yes, make sure to rsvp and tell them in advance so the birthday child isn't upset.

By Mommyathome on Sunday, April 4, 2004 - 09:30 pm:

I don't think it's that big of a deal either. Just RSVP and let them know what's going on. Be sure to remember that your DD will probably share with each friend why she was late or had to leave early. So IMO it would be better to just tell the hostesses the truth.....I'm sure they'll be fine w/it!