Ask RESTONMOM - 5/1/08

Dear Restonmom,
"Given what you know of the ‘Reston scene’, if you will, would you choose Saturday or Sunday afternoon?  In other words, when do you feel parents are least likely to have a conflict?  On one hand Saturday is chores and errands day, but on the other hand, Sunday is chill out day."  - Gary (on planning a 5th birthday party)

Dear Gary,
    What a great question!  One that I'm sure all parents have struggled with at some point.  It's a difficult one to nail down.  My thoughts are this: If the party is to take place during the school year, I'd consider Saturday.  However, if school is out, then Sunday afternoon might be a good choice.  During the school year, parents are often hesitant to make plans for Sunday because either they are running around doing last minute things preparing for the week ahead or trying to have one more pull-together and restful day before school starts tomorrow.  It also is a common time for soccer teams to have games, for example.  However, during the summer months, Saturday becomes mom and dad's days for catching up on yard work, vacation, cook-outs, errands, chores, family, and more and Sundays take on a more lazy feel. Either way, your best bet is just to make sure that you give enough advance notice of the event.  I hope that helps some and I wish you the best with the party!

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