Sounds like a fun time! Can I come over too? :)

Welcome back, Busymom^^
I am glad to learn that you enjoyed a trip last weekend.

No, please bitch on all you want. No need to apologize. You won't get any advice from me. I feel the same way. I dread the day when my kids want to have kids spend the night. I'm going to put if off as long as possible. Doesn't it irk you a little that the other kid's parents are enjoying a quiet night and you're not? See, that would really piss me off. I have a feeling I'm not gonna be the "cool mom".

My mom never liked me to have people sleep over but she's still a cool and great mom I love to death so don't worry bout it :D

"I have to clean my house for a 9 year old." How well I know that feeling and it's not as if they'd notice anyway.

--I will be kicking myself for being so uptight about it.--Now my younger daughter is 13 years old, but still now I sometmes have to clean my house for her---, I wonder when the day will come!

OMG!!!!!! I totally understand!!!!

It's refreshing to see I'm not the only one who thinks this way!

Dianna

Well, we're the meanest parents around here, I'm sure. We have only had one child sleep over here in the five years we've lived here. And that was because we were asked to babysit him. I always say no. I just don't like being on edge with other people in the house. I'm mean, I know it.

First thought - can I send the boys over?
Second thought - Sound proof basement or room with lock on outside of door to keep things in.

I hoped you survived and I understand you pain.

My Mom very very very very rarely let me have a friend over and I really never was all that upset about it. I am positive she doesn't regret it and it has never bothered me. I imagine when my kids are old enough I will let them have friends over just so it will keep them happy and they won't feel they have to spend the night at anyone else's house because I AM neurotic and I don't trust anyone with my kids. Not even family. Yes, I have issues.... but I totally understand your point. You should not feel bad setting aside the weekends for family only. Your kids won't be scarred!

I don't remember ever having anyone stay over as a child. You're a good mom

My daughter is sevena nd so far she has not been allowed to have a friend over. I belive my older daughter was around tewn when she started. I hate having friends over too but I would sooner have them here than have her go somewhere else. I just don't trust other people. What if they take her somewhere and don't make sure her seatbelt is fastened? What if the Dad turned out to be a pervert? What if my child woke during the night from a bad dream? How the imagination can work overtime! At seven my child has neither spent the night nor had kids spend the night. I'm just not a fun mom!

LOL
I know JUST how you feel! We have seven kids and have only had one sleepover. Complete disaster. Kids were spilling out of every corner... Little ones bugging big ones, big ones telling on little ones and me counting them all every five seconds...