is the day before Thanksgiving. I was thinking of just having cake on Thanksgiving after dinner since everyone will already be there. His father is upset b/c he feels that his son is being cheated and should get a "real" bday on the actual day of his bday. I was trying to explain that nobody is going to show up on his bday and then again the next day for Thanksgiving but he doesnt seem to understand that. Plus I have another child and threw her a really huge 1st bday but realized its too expensive and they dont even need that much so he thinks Im cheating our son. How should I explain to him that its for the better?
2007-11-07 02:03:50 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
The baby is only one year old, so probably not going ot have a memory of the birthday anyway.
Why don't you decorate the house for a birthday the day before thanksgiving, and let everyone know you are having a dual celebration? I suppose you could invite friends over for cake and ice cream at a certain time, but you're right -- it's thanksgiving and people are probably not going to come.
I'm sure there will be a lot more birthdays to celebrate for your baby, and by decorating, and making a fuss, that is a "real" birthday if you ask me.
hugs
2007-11-07 03:47:03 · answer #1 · answered by letterstoheather 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you could do a separate party the week after his birthday and a cake on Thanksgiving? I can see both sides, the problem is that because of when your sons birthday is - he's likely to get gypped anyway that you plan his party. The upside is that, right now, he has no clue what is going on!
Ask your husband what he wants to do - seek a compromise. Parties at this age are not for the kids - they are for the parents - get your husband's input and help . . . he'll feel better about the whole process and I think you will too!
2007-11-07 02:48:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have a small immediate family dinner with cake at a restaurant on wednesday to please your husband. Too much stimulation for a one year old will end up in tears on Thanksgiving day so I would keep it relaxed and get to bed early Wednesday eve ( even the big people)
2007-11-07 02:16:38 · answer #3 · answered by barthebear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why dont u hand out a small invitation that u will be celebrating his bday on thanksgiving, sya u will be having a cake for everyone to enjoy
2007-11-07 02:30:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's a tuff one my mom had the same problem when she was a kid her birthday was Christmas eve. just be sure to make it a really special birthday and try to not be upset with your husband he is only expressing his feelings . which in a way he is right too. so rather than argue compromise make a cake for his birthday and just have all of you there and on thanks giving do another cake with all the relatives there. best of luck hope this helps.
2007-11-07 02:11:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son was born on the 4th of July and I swear he will always have his own party. I think it is really important. I would try having a party for him the previous or following Saturday.
2007-11-07 03:45:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋