So you probably didn't need the anxiety about the party. I think I did the bowling thing with my son, too. We did bowling, then afterwards everyone went swimming at the recreation center. For the swimming more kids were invited than the bowling. But it wasn't the greatest situation, and after that we stuck to old-fashioned parties where more kids were invited. One time the kid across the street had a big birthday party and didn't invite my child. That was the worst situation of all because my child could see the party happening right across the street.