Last year we combined birthday parties and it worked out. Should I still go forth this year and combine? It isn't realistic for me to have 2 parties (as some people would be coming for all 3 kids). My oldest also has preschool friends, should I have a separate party for them? My house can accomodate many people....
HELP!! Any advice appreciated!!
2007-05-08 08:03:35 · 15 answers · asked by cheshiregirl0472 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
If it were me, I would combine the parties. I can't imagine throwing 3 parties in one month, wow the stress, hahahaha! Maybe you could get 3 different cakes, or 2 whatever you wanted to do, that way they could all have their own special part of the party, small cakes of course, think of the leftovers. My sister and I have a birthday less than a month apart and one thing my mom did a couple of times, and this would be better in a couple of years, was to let my friends stay for a sleep over, but my younger sister's friends just stayed for the party. Something to think about for future birthdays. Good luck and do what works for you!
2007-05-08 08:17:10 · answer #1 · answered by disneychick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not through one party for two of them and then a second party for the other. That will just upset the younger ones and you will have a never ending dispute. Most large families have one big party instead of several smaller ones. It saves money and time. I am the youngest out of three girls and in my experience will tell you feelings are hurt when things are not equal. Have one big party and everyone will be happy. Of course there will be some petty fighting over sharing, maybe not while they are so young, but it will be nothing compared to the after math of one sister getting a separate party. Trust me, if you keep this "One Party" for until one moves out, it will save you a big head ache and money, girls start costing a lot more money when they hit their teens. If they don't like it then tell them its not just a party for the one child's birth its celebrating the day your family became whole, and each of their births. They should respond to that. And if you can, invite some of your preschoolers friends, that would make the older one very happy and the younger two would enjoy it as well. And if you have any other questions or problems you can contact me through yahoo. I am from a family of three girls and may be able to give you some more help!
2007-05-08 08:35:22 · answer #2 · answered by sofarcharmed 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My kids are farther apart than yours'. Let's see. To be fair. That's a big thing in my book.
What is fair at their ages? I doubt the middle and smallest ones will remember anything so combine their parties, for now.
I would say as they get older they will want their individual parties, just so they feel special enough to have a party all their own.
I always heard my mom say, "just wait till you get to be her age and you can have one too" Sorry for me that day never came! Whatever you do, don't favor one kid over the others.
Each child should be treated special to have their own party, but I wouldn't worry about it while they are still so young.
Once they all get into school it will be a different story, separate parties for sure.
Just to be fair, make sure that IF you do have a party for your oldest at her preschool, you do the same for the other two when its gets to be their time!
2007-05-08 08:20:42 · answer #3 · answered by Momwithaheart 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOu can combine all parties. Or you could have a very simple family get togather for all 3 girls and then a seperate party for the 5 year old. There's nothing wrong with combining parties.
2007-05-08 08:09:21 · answer #4 · answered by meridocbrandybuck 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My two brothers and I are september. 10 12 and me 23rd. Combine the partys. 1 party with family and friends for all and a seperate one for the oldest. Maybe get a pinyata, pin the tail on the donkey, musical chairs, pillowsack race, or potatoe,lol. make sure to give the two little ones a present on the older ones b-day to so they're not left out even if they already had a party. dollar store toys.Good Luck
2007-05-08 08:19:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say combine parties for family and adult friends. Then do a separate one for the 5yr old's friends, so she still gets her own party, and she's old enough to remember it.
I remember going through this as a kid, my brother's birthday is the day after mine, and there were alot of combined parties, then as we got older smaller separate ones for our friends. Then when we had the same friends, combined again.
2007-05-08 08:08:11 · answer #6 · answered by texas hearts 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The 5 year old should perhaps have a little party with school friends. Another party for family that includes them all would surfice for this year. The 1 and 2 year old won't know any better yet. As they get older, however, I think they should have their own special day. Bless your heart. Good luck.
2007-05-08 08:24:05 · answer #7 · answered by Ya Ya 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would do 2 parties. One for one and the other for the other 2. Next year. one of the two who didn't get their own personal party can have one and then the other two will have a party. Switch it off every year so that every 3 years they get their own personal birthday party. By the way, do you and your hubby only have sex during one month of the year? how in the world did you end up with all three in the same month LOL! God bless!
2007-05-08 08:18:55 · answer #8 · answered by lilmama 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Combined the parties just like last year. It will work out again this year.
2007-05-08 08:10:51 · answer #9 · answered by That one 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could have one party but make sure you have something for your oldest's friends to do, because bored preschoolers is NOT fun.
it should be alright having it all together as long as your kids are fine with it.
2007-05-08 08:08:06 · answer #10 · answered by fou2enve 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋