XP: guests at kids parties

abba916

OK- so I love birthdays and I throw L a big party (and I'll do the same for X)- now I invite my family and friends- even those without kids...since life is so busy - sometimes the only time I see these people are at the birthday party (i invite them to other things or text or email but usually this is the only "party")...an aquaintence said this sounds gift grabby to them...

what do you ladies think? I'm just happy to have people come and celebrate my son- so how do I make it sound not about the gifts (and I'm not putting "all we request is the pleasure of your company" - I dont want to deny him ALL gifts)