Help, need an excuse to cancel

[Tegam]

I'd be honest, all or nothing. Or suggest a park if it would be to hectic at her house! Gee it's only one more, not like my brood of 4! Mean women.

[Artechim]

She knows I have to bring DD1, she said "if you have to bring her, then I suppose it will be o.k". Now I feel like I am bringing along an unwanted guest.

Is it normal to ask people to leave their other kids at home when you have a playdate?

[Tinks]

No, it's not normal, it's rude.

[[M]umma[M]ia]

How rude of her! Just tell her the truth. Seems she needs to be brought down a few pegs anyway.

[Ginger]

why don't you just go? if she doesn't want dd1 there it is her problem.

[Artechim]

Probably should just go, but I know I would spend the whole time apologizing for any little thing DD may do and worrying what the other mum was thinking about her (she is very prone to tantrums atm).

Anyway, problem solved - someone else just invited themselves around. They are DH's friends so I suggested that 3-4pm might be better because DH would be home but they said now suited them better so they are on their way. DD1 is asleep on the couch and the house is a mess. I am such a phone doormat!

[Boo Boo]

How rude of her....if I asked a little one over for a playdate, I would expect the siblings too....what did she expect you to do with DD1 if your DH was out??? Good you have an excuse now.