I'll let you know Monday

Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes on December 3, 2025, 12:17:57, in reply to "AITA - Kids event edition..."

FOr his birthday this year, my kid asked to do Great Wolf Lodge instead of a birthday party. We're going up Friday afternoon. and coming back Saturday night. Taking two of his friends. Previous Message So, parents of friends of my son invited us to Grey Wolf Lodge for New Years Eve. My first and resounding reaction was the Homer Simpson "FUUUUUUUCK NO" meme. 1. While our kids are friends, I don't super know them well. At a parent level we're more acquaintances. 2. As I understand it, these places are indoor kid resorts and total money sucks. 3. It's NYE and I can't imagine the level of adult drunkenness and general over-stimulation one would have to deal with. 4. As a side-jack, we've had a rash of birthdays lately that all involve some sorta sleepover. We don't do sleepovers. I'll come get them when it's time for bed (save for like one family each kid). When did multiple day birthday parties become a common thing?!?!

Nit: it's Great Wold Lodge*

Posted by Sounder on December 3, 2025, 11:55:12, in reply to "AITA - Kids event edition..."

Previous Message So, parents of friends of my son invited us to Grey Wolf Lodge for New Years Eve. My first and resounding reaction was the Homer Simpson "FUUUUUUUCK NO" meme. 1. While our kids are friends, I don't super know them well. At a parent level we're more acquaintances. 2. As I understand it, these places are indoor kid resorts and total money sucks. 3. It's NYE and I can't imagine the level of adult drunkenness and general over-stimulation one would have to deal with. 4. As a side-jack, we've had a rash of birthdays lately that all involve some sorta sleepover. We don't do sleepovers. I'll come get them when it's time for bed (save for like one family each kid). When did multiple day birthday parties become a common thing?!?!

I would go*

Posted by Stu on December 3, 2025, 11:18:13, in reply to "AITA - Kids event edition..."

Previous Message So, parents of friends of my son invited us to Grey Wolf Lodge for New Years Eve. My first and resounding reaction was the Homer Simpson "FUUUUUUUCK NO" meme. 1. While our kids are friends, I don't super know them well. At a parent level we're more acquaintances. 2. As I understand it, these places are indoor kid resorts and total money sucks. 3. It's NYE and I can't imagine the level of adult drunkenness and general over-stimulation one would have to deal with. 4. As a side-jack, we've had a rash of birthdays lately that all involve some sorta sleepover. We don't do sleepovers. I'll come get them when it's time for bed (save for like one family each kid). When did multiple day birthday parties become a common thing?!?!

Great Wolf on NYE sounds like the seventh circle of hell*

Posted by gvibes on December 3, 2025, 9:50:32, in reply to "AITA - Kids event edition..."

Previous Message So, parents of friends of my son invited us to Grey Wolf Lodge for New Years Eve. My first and resounding reaction was the Homer Simpson "FUUUUUUUCK NO" meme. 1. While our kids are friends, I don't super know them well. At a parent level we're more acquaintances. 2. As I understand it, these places are indoor kid resorts and total money sucks. 3. It's NYE and I can't imagine the level of adult drunkenness and general over-stimulation one would have to deal with. 4. As a side-jack, we've had a rash of birthdays lately that all involve some sorta sleepover. We don't do sleepovers. I'll come get them when it's time for bed (save for like one family each kid). When did multiple day birthday parties become a common thing?!?!

Why do you hate your son?

Posted by timmer on December 3, 2025, 9:36:30, in reply to "AITA - Kids event edition..."

I keed. As far as birthday sleepovers, I’m with you. The NYE thing sounds enticing (IMO) as you now have a chance to get to know the parents more. On the other hand, NYE should be more for socializing with adults you already know and socialize with Previous Message So, parents of friends of my son invited us to Grey Wolf Lodge for New Years Eve. My first and resounding reaction was the Homer Simpson "FUUUUUUUCK NO" meme. 1. While our kids are friends, I don't super know them well. At a parent level we're more acquaintances. 2. As I understand it, these places are indoor kid resorts and total money sucks. 3. It's NYE and I can't imagine the level of adult drunkenness and general over-stimulation one would have to deal with. 4. As a side-jack, we've had a rash of birthdays lately that all involve some sorta sleepover. We don't do sleepovers. I'll come get them when it's time for bed (save for like one family each kid). When did multiple day birthday parties become a common thing?!?! (for rent)

for an overnight NYE thing, the parents need to be as close as the kids

Posted by Gene Parmesan on December 3, 2025, 8:58:21, in reply to "AITA - Kids event edition..."

the Grey Wolf Lodge doesn't sound like something I'd want to do, but if people we were close with wanted to do it, I'd probably survive. But not just random acquaintances. Previous Message So, parents of friends of my son invited us to Grey Wolf Lodge for New Years Eve. My first and resounding reaction was the Homer Simpson "FUUUUUUUCK NO" meme. 1. While our kids are friends, I don't super know them well. At a parent level we're more acquaintances. 2. As I understand it, these places are indoor kid resorts and total money sucks. 3. It's NYE and I can't imagine the level of adult drunkenness and general over-stimulation one would have to deal with. 4. As a side-jack, we've had a rash of birthdays lately that all involve some sorta sleepover. We don't do sleepovers. I'll come get them when it's time for bed (save for like one family each kid). When did multiple day birthday parties become a common thing?!?!

If your kids would enjoy the trip, and you can swing it, why not go.

Posted by ATL on December 3, 2025, 8:56:45, in reply to "AITA - Kids event edition..."

I've never been to one of those places but I feel like it could be as fun as any theme park (which I enjoy). As for sleepover birthday parties, I think your kids are getting to the age where those are going to be more and more the norm, especially for the girl child. Previous Message So, parents of friends of my son invited us to Grey Wolf Lodge for New Years Eve. My first and resounding reaction was the Homer Simpson "FUUUUUUUCK NO" meme. 1. While our kids are friends, I don't super know them well. At a parent level we're more acquaintances. 2. As I understand it, these places are indoor kid resorts and total money sucks. 3. It's NYE and I can't imagine the level of adult drunkenness and general over-stimulation one would have to deal with. 4. As a side-jack, we've had a rash of birthdays lately that all involve some sorta sleepover. We don't do sleepovers. I'll come get them when it's time for bed (save for like one family each kid). When did multiple day birthday parties become a common thing?!?! “We are old and tired and just want to be taken care of.” - Republican voter, Dec. 2024.

No, you're correct. *

Posted by doubledown on December 3, 2025, 8:52:35, in reply to "AITA - Kids event edition..."

Previous Message So, parents of friends of my son invited us to Grey Wolf Lodge for New Years Eve. My first and resounding reaction was the Homer Simpson "FUUUUUUUCK NO" meme. 1. While our kids are friends, I don't super know them well. At a parent level we're more acquaintances. 2. As I understand it, these places are indoor kid resorts and total money sucks. 3. It's NYE and I can't imagine the level of adult drunkenness and general over-stimulation one would have to deal with. 4. As a side-jack, we've had a rash of birthdays lately that all involve some sorta sleepover. We don't do sleepovers. I'll come get them when it's time for bed (save for like one family each kid). When did multiple day birthday parties become a common thing?!?!

Info: why no sleepovers?

Posted by IlliniSax05 on December 3, 2025, 8:51:07, in reply to "AITA - Kids event edition..."