Last year, there were SO many people it was insane. My parents house is huge, but they were still stuffed in there like sardines. Its too cold in my area to have the party at a park, and there are no Chuck E. Cheese type things withing a couple hours of here. Would you think its rude to only invite family? Just our family alone is big enough, add in the friends, and its insane. We didnt even have time to say hi to everybody last time.
2007-02-08 12:55:54 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
I think it's crazy to have huge birthday parties for small children. I think that it makes perfect sense to limit a party for a 2 year old to family. A crowd of the size you describe would be overstimulating and overwhelming to a two year old.
2007-02-08 13:00:07 · answer #1 · answered by Amy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Rude? No way! I fully intend to do just that! You don't need to have a million people around for a party that she's not going to remember anyhow. When all is said and done, you don't need to stress yourself out with a second birthday party...save it for her sweet sixteen or quinceanera! A smaller party will leave you feeling better about everything....enough food for everyone...enough cake...how many toys do you really need from her birthday? When she's four or five, she'll want kids at her parties. Right now, she will probably just be jazzed about Auntie and Uncle being there
2007-02-08 22:12:12 · answer #2 · answered by Fotomama 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No I don't think it is wrong, a lot of people do it that way. Or you can have a friend party and a family only party. I myself for a two year old would just do the family only party.
2007-02-08 21:03:25 · answer #3 · answered by trhwsh 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree in your circumstance and I also, do just family most of the time! My best friend is considered family so she comes, but it saves on the number thing, plus at age 2, she does not have alot of friends yet most likely and until they are older I think this is fine!
2007-02-08 21:02:20 · answer #4 · answered by whoa,3boys! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it is not rude...keep your sanity. Take it from me, I had a huge birthday party for my child's first year. The second year birthday was so much better because it was just family. Don't feel guilty; just keep your sanity, hun!
2007-02-08 21:02:14 · answer #5 · answered by futureteacher0613 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not at all. You have every right to have just your family, there's no rule saying otherwise. And I think your daughter will be less confused and get to enjoy her gifts more if there's not so much else going on.
2007-02-08 21:06:24 · answer #6 · answered by Bud's Girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have such a large family just like you. I just invite family to the b day parties. Trust me people are happy when they are not invited one less gift they have to buy lol
2007-02-08 21:02:47 · answer #7 · answered by K J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its not rude, but then it goes to like, what about ur best friend, whos like family to you, and then the good good good friends, and then the good friends, and the ladder goes down all the way to just people you like to hang with
it m ay not look rude on them
but urb est friends that you call family or act liek it
theyll be liek what the heck. we see this kid all the time and no second birthday?
2007-02-08 21:04:00 · answer #8 · answered by razorxxx 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are the parent, so do what works for you. If other people ask, just say, "we are having family party to keep it small" If they get mad, tough.
2007-02-08 21:00:06 · answer #9 · answered by chelebeee 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think its your child do what is best for you, you and grandparent and siblings are just fine, i too dont like so many people you cant enjoy their company. and as long as your daughter has fun thats all that matters.
2007-02-08 21:25:31 · answer #10 · answered by serenity t 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋