*idly* Oh, I'm far too old to go to parties, sweetheart. I'm sure a small gathering of a select group of people would be more manageable for all concerned.
*sweetly* I do look forward to seeing you again, you know. We should set a date so I can arrange time off work? It will be so much easier talking face-to-face, don't you think? Unless you'd find it frightfully dull spending time with your old mother.