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Post by Jennifer on Aug 10, 2004 14:10:42 GMT -5
I have a question for everyone! We had children at our Exchange last year but I also rented the Rec. Center where I lived so we had plenty of room. This year I have a much smaller space due to purchasing a new home. I have no problem having children but how do I word it so that people understand that my husband will not be responsible for everyone's children as well as our own (he's a cookie judge and he'll be caring for the 4 year old and new baby also).
I don't want to be rude but I also don't want people to assume that their children can run wild through my home full of brand new furniture and carpet!!!!!
I will provide holiday movies and snacks for the kids as well as special activities (I used to be a teacher). Is this enough?!?!?!
Any info would be appreciated!
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Post by Robin on Aug 12, 2004 10:31:43 GMT -5
My advice is to not have kids or husbands at this party.  YOU will enjoy your own party better if you're not worried about what other peoples kids are doing to your house. (Such as spilling soda or juice on your new carpeting!) You're going to spend the next 25 years or so hosting kids parties for their birthdays, sports activities and graduations. I am a mother of three, my kids are 21, 18 and 11. I've given them combined, 50 birthday parties. The Cookie Exchange is the only party I give for myself. My family has no problem with this. My husband always takes the kids to the movies. Then they come back home all excited to attack my take of the cookies! |
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Post by Jennifer on Aug 16, 2004 14:03:41 GMT -5
Thank you for the advice! I had my daughter's 4th birthday party yesterday and I had 11 kids running in and out of my house all day! Too much chasing around for a woman who is 8 months pregnant! I will definitely consider not having any kids at the Exchange this year! It may be the only break from kids that I get this year!
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Post by Bonnie Flanagan on Sept 16, 2004 12:35:14 GMT -5
I agree with Robin - no kids makes it even better. The ladies that come to my cookie exchange every year always say as they are leaving "this was so great - an afternoon away from the kids and hubby just to catch up with old friends." The holidays can be crazy enough and I think we need and deserve an afternoon that is just for us.
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Post by Robin on Sept 16, 2004 23:23:42 GMT -5
The holidays can be crazy enough and I think we need and deserve an afternoon that is just for us. That is exactly why I do it.... It takes a lot of work to make Santa come down that chimney. And Bonnie, thanks so much for all the games in your other post. I know a lot of women will appreciate that, I know I do! |
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Post by Bonnie Flanagan on Sept 17, 2004 14:46:38 GMT -5
You're Welcome.
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Post by pumpkinsmom on Sept 30, 2004 19:58:05 GMT -5
TEXTRobin Said :The Cookie Exchange is the only party I give for myself. My family has no problem with this. : I agree with Robin. This is the one day that my husband gets to spend time only with our daughter and they look forward to it. My friends are also thrilled with having some 'adult' time, even if we talk about the kids, we all have a break to be friends. Plus, it's the best excuse to stop and do some last minute shopping on the way home  )
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Post by Lauren on Oct 1, 2004 9:15:32 GMT -5
I have my cookie exchange at a community center, and we have plenty of "eatin' food" as well as "swappin' food" so that way we have both the room and the distraction to keep kids from wreaking havoc with the actual swap.
We actually have a lot of fun with the kids... we take turns playing with them, one of the hosts dresses up at Santa Claus (yes, my co-host is a guy, and both he and his wife bake for the event) and we have a very fun, very relaxed time.
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YOU will enjoy your own party better if you're not worried about what other peoples kids are doing to your house. (Such as spilling soda or juice on your new carpeting!) 
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