Thanks. Obviously, she wasn't such a great friend to just disappear like that. (I tried to get in touch later, but she just ignored my approaches.) I was actually expecting an argument from her, because she was the type to take her daughter everywhere.
When we're in the position to actually have the party, I can worry about it then. I get a little silly about Halloween, in that I love it and want everyone else to love it, and they just don't. As much as I love the idea of a kid's party, it just makes no sense for me to throw one. Maybe I'll alternate between adult-only and everyone's-welcome parties.
I'm still sorry for resurrecting an old thread; however, I thought there were some really great suggestions here. I agree absolutely that the hosts have to think about all the guests, plus -- hey, it's their party. The responses along the lines of, "we're sorry you can't make it then," are the best ones. I'd have a similar response if a child-hating friend (fictional) wanted me to dis-invite all the kids for the family-friendly party.
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