I have two children ages 5 years and 9 months. Both of their birthdays are on March 24. My oldest has never had a "real" party. She was supposed to have one last year, but she got a brother instead. I would love to do something that would allow my oldest to feel special as well, but I know it will be hard since it will be my son's first birthday. Please consider the ages & gender differences. How common is it to have two kids with the same birthday anyway?
2007-01-03 16:38:57 · 8 answers · asked by LuvMyBabies 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
I also have the same problem but I have managed to make their birthdays great! make sure they get their own separate cakes! make a fuss on each one equally. we spend their birthdays at places like "pump it up" or a place that has inside go karts and dance evolution..i know the baby is still young but next year it will be handy we also did a zoo party. there are so many great ideas that will work till they are at least 12 an 7. another idea that we did this year was a pirate princess party we did treasure hunts, they dressed up accordingly and every one who attended got to wear a pirate hat (found at any party store). it was a hit!
2007-01-03 17:43:00 · answer #1 · answered by montelabella73 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say use the actaull day of her birth for her. and have the other childs party with just family on the following weekend or vise versa each kid is individual and you should treat them like that even though the date of birth is the same. So ask your five year old what she wants shes old enough to give you ideas let her pick the theme its a BID KID THING. And for the baby a baby needs family and people who really care not people who care for cake and candy. And remember google ideas for fun money saving ideas no matter the theme this will help alliviate stress of two partys when it comes to money. That way they both have there own cakes and can eat them. (in a manner of speaking.)
2007-01-03 16:49:51 · answer #2 · answered by Stephanie G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could have two parties going on at the same time. Let your oldest have her own party with about 4-5 other kids (let them just have fun, planning too many organized games can be so annoying for them), and then have a separate party going on with the grown-ups and a few little babies/toddlers to celebrate the little one's first birthday (also does not require much, since he'll have no clue what's going on.) And then for the cake time, bring them all together. Have one big cake for your daughter (and everyone) that she picks out (or goes with her theme) and then order a small cake for your son with something cute on it for him, and that will just be his for him to dig into. Have several people in charge of the pictures--include plenty of each child (especially with your son digging into his). And with them having the same b-day, that is pretty crazy! Neat though :) Good luck!
2007-01-03 16:46:29 · answer #3 · answered by Lindsay M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would plan a party for your 5 year old. Your new baby won't remember his first birthday and yet your 5 year old won't forget her birthday party for a while. I don't mean for you to ignore your baby's first birthday, only to keep it low key. Your son will enjoy all the activity at his sisters party and the cake at his. I think it's great their birthdays are the same - it will be good fun every year! And I've never heard of them being on the same day - what fun!
2007-01-03 16:45:56 · answer #4 · answered by amy23 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should really have their birthdays on separate days. One the weekend before, one the weekend after, for example.
It doesn't have to be expensive. Get your daughter a princess birthday crown and fancy outfit to wear for the day, invite all her friends over and let them play games together. Then let them decorate their own cupcakes - bake them ahead of time and provide frosting and a variety of sprinkles. Also give her a disposable camera to take pictures throughout the party.
By giving your kids separate birthday parties, they'll learn how to be happy for others and celebrate someone else's special day, instead of always sharing (or fighting for) the spotlight on their special day.
2007-01-03 16:43:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's really odd. Have them on 2 different days. Like have the newborn the day before and the 5 year olds on that day.
2007-01-03 16:41:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello, well you sound like a wonderful MOTHER and it sound like you are a little stress so first come down. Remember some times when we are stress things don't come out how we want it.
Wish you the best and I'm sure any thing you decided it will be nice just remember is not the "quantity is the quality"...........
2007-01-03 16:52:14 · answer #7 · answered by Janely C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have a party at the house with friends and family! Does she like to sing? Buy or rent a Karaoke machine believe me everyone will have FUN!!
2007-01-03 16:41:21 · answer #8 · answered by Mamaof4 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋