A little early for this, but I need to get things in order.
My son's first birthday is December 21st. Along with all the Christmas preparations and parties, we also have a slew of other kids' birthdays in the family, as well as another niece's first birthday on December 26th. Usually all the kids' birthdays are lumped together and acknowledged during the family Christmas party. What I'm wondering is, would it be unreasonable to do a separate party this year since it is his first birthday (I've even thought of a joint first birthday party with my son and my niece if they're of the same mind), or should I just have his birthday in with the others? I know he won't know the difference; I just want it to be special.
2007-08-23 06:07:05 · 14 answers · asked by Starfall 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Why not do both? I had my first sons first birthday three times! LOL. Once with his grandparents (my husbands parents) and once with my family, and then once when my husband and I took him to Disney. All three were around Christmas too, and he got spoiled and loved every minute of it. Now, we make it an annual thing.
2007-08-23 07:51:26 · answer #1 · answered by * ♥ *Michele* ♥ * 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think you should have a very small 1st b-day party for just your son. I'm afraid if you lump his party in w/ everyone else's that you will look back and be disappointed w/ your decision. But, because it is so close to the holidays, I would recommend an early morning party. Maybe you could plan it on a Saturday from 9-10:30a.m. This way, you could have a few people over and then they would still have the remainder of the day to finish their Christmas shopping. Don't invite too many people, it will be overwhelming and you won't be able to enjoy the party. Get a smash cake from the local grocery store. It's a serving for ONE intended for the ONE year old to eat/smash :)
2007-08-23 15:50:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that is a good idea. We have joint b-day parties and I always make sure that for the 1st birthday parties it is seperate and I make a big dinner and we have cake. They only have their own special day once a year and it would not be fair to miss out on that because of Christmas.
2007-08-23 13:14:56 · answer #3 · answered by notthatiknow 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want it to be special and you really care about it so much I think that you should do it. It is understandable that you would like to celebrate your son's special day.
If others will have problem with that just don't invite them. I understand that it might be hard for them to find time in the mince of all the Christmas preparations but still if they care enough they will step by.
Your son will not remember this birthday, but it sure will be nice if he can look at pictures once he is older.
2007-08-23 13:12:44 · answer #4 · answered by Malgorzata B 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you should have a joint party or both soon to one's have seperate b-day celebrations. It is a specially birthday there very first. Make a big deal about it. They shouldn't be lumped into all the other parties.
2007-08-23 13:12:12 · answer #5 · answered by The Invisible Woman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He will never have a first birthday again! Do what feels right which sounds like a special party for him! Id would do it if I was in the same situation. Good luck and have fun!
2007-08-23 13:14:22 · answer #6 · answered by lovelylady 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think if it were my kids first birthday I would have it seperate from the rest I mean its their first birthday.Its supposed to be a special birthday at least I would think.Whats it gonna hurt anyways? Do your own party then celebrate with the rest of your family also.Atleast what I would do.
2007-08-23 13:19:04 · answer #7 · answered by JUAN 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not have a nice family dinner a week before chrstimas? They can give presents if they want, and you can get a little mini-cake for baby to eat with his hands-- those are the BEST pictures!! Just dont make it some big thing....but celebratiing it seperately is totally okay.
2007-08-23 13:30:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be adorable if you did a joint party for the babies. On the other hand, it is around Christmas, so would you have the necessary funds for two parties?
2007-08-23 13:12:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What I've learned 4 kids later, one year olds HATE birthday parties.
2007-08-23 13:11:27 · answer #10 · answered by Janice T 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋