[iJenny]

So Cameron turns seven at the end of the month. And after much hem-ing and haw-ing, it appears he has decided upon a movie party. He wants to take about 8 friends to see Monsters Vs. Aliens which comes out ON his b-day. We'll get the kids into the movie and get them each a snackpack which is a kid popcorn and drink and a small candy. I think its a neat idea and Cam is totally stoked.

Here is my only concern...

There is no place at or near the theater that we could do presents. Which means his friends will bring presents to the theater, but we'll just take them home and open them after the party. Is that rude? Or bad? I'm a pretty easy-going person so this kind of stuff wouldn't bother me. But would it bother you or your kids?

I considered taking all the kids back to our house after the party for presents and maybe a few games but...

1) it will be a looooooooong party if we do that. Between arriving at the theater, watching the movie, loading everyone up, driving home, presents, and games.... thats like 4 hours! Too long for most kids (not to mention myself lol)
2) transportation is an issue. Not only the logistics of fitting that many kids safely in vehicles (WITH booster seats that the parents would have to leave at the theater, oy!) but some parents might not be comfortable with me or DH driving their kids around town.

SO.... is it lame to do just the movie and snacks w/o opening presents? Or am I just over-thinking this? Hmm... maybe I'll do a poll.

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