Ok i need to put in my 2 cents if you dont mind. Every year we also have a Halloween party. On my invitations it reads adult party only (absolutely no kids). This party is meant for adults and adults only! If someone shows up with kids im sorry but you have to go. I know that is mean but let me explain. I send out my invitations 8 weeks in advance that should give you plenty of time to find a sitter. I have 2 teen boys myself and they have their plans all laid out by the time our party is here. This is my kids home and they arent even aloud at the party (unless sick with fever). I plan this party all year long and i want to enjoy what took me a year to plan.
Frankies girl you were not being mean at all when you didnt want kids at your party. I can totally relate my bro in law didnt come last year because they didnt have a sitter. My hubby said oh it's ok bring her. She was 2 years old and i said to hubby UM no cause i dont want to have to worry all night long. If some people get mad because you said no kids then oh well in my opinion. If it were their house and they said no kids would you bring yours? No of course not, some people just have no respect!