When am I supposed to decorate?

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So, my daughter's birthday party is today. Originally, we had friends and family coming. But now, all our friends have covid. SO, it's just family. The issue is, EVERYONE is showing up early. I have people arriving at 10:00, 11:00, and 12:00. The party is at 3. That was originally so I could decorate while the kids napped. But I kind of expected the house would be decorated when people arrived. Now I'm supposed to decorate like while they're all here? Also, I didn't plan a ton of appetizers. We were having a few snacks and a meal. Now I have an entire day of entertaining people instead of just a few hours. I feel very overwhelmed. 🤦‍♀️

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Ask them to come later or ask them to help set up for the party.

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Do it the night before. I do it all the time. Even for holiday dinners. I set the table and all the night before. One less thing to do.

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I would send a message saying it’ll disrupt nap times so they need to arrive for 3 or after. I find this super rude to show up that early for a party.

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I would stick to your planned schedule. If family is there, they can help or entertain themselves. They came early, that's not your fault.

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I had this happen and I didn't draw out the party. If you came early it was like a regular visit or you helped get things ready. Regardless of when people showed up, the party atarted at three.

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I would just ask them to come later. Doesn't make sense to show up early if it's just going to be them. Otherwise plan your party for earlier like noon if the can come later.

When am I supposed to decorate?

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