Comments on: Planning a Birthday Party Close to the Holidays

By: Upstatemomof3

Upstatemomof3 — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 03:32:22 +0000

Our church doesn’t like to do baptisms during Advent either. And both of my kids wore my baptismal gown so yeah planning was important. And my daughter was born 2 days before my 5 year anniversary. So, how cool that your son’s Baptism was on your anniversary.
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By: FireMom

FireMom — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 23:47:22 +0000

I don’t think your kids have to come in costume but it sure would be fun if they did! (BTW: I found a Mr. Incredible costume online the other day. I expect BB to be sporting it sometime after Christmas or birthday. Haven’t decided yet.) And, yes, I knew you would understand this post.

By: FireMom

FireMom — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 23:46:30 +0000

Yes, I had to preplan LB’s baptism pretty far in advance. We didn’t know how big he would be and we wanted him to wear BB’s baptismal outfit. As such, we needed to have it before he outgrew his 0-3 month outfit. Why was BB’s so small? We baptized him the day after he turned one month old which just so happened to be our one year anniversary. (Couldn’t have planned that better had I tried!) So, yes, I get the early planning for a baptism as well, especially as our church doesn’t like to do baptisms during Advent. Good times!

By: FireMom

FireMom — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 23:44:48 +0000

Robyn; When I think of it, after Christmas sounds even more frustrating!

That said, my organizational skills have come from trial and error. Lots and lots of error. And just a bit more of the error for good measure.

By: FireMom

FireMom — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 23:43:49 +0000

Our parties have to be big. Our families? Are insane. I don’t mean crazy (though that’s probably debatable.) They’re just big. We also can’t “not” invite certain family members or all heck breaks loose. That said, those who would tend to complain are usually the ones that either don’t come or cancel at the last minute. Joy-fun with family!

By: FireMom

FireMom — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 23:42:19 +0000

She’s the day after LB! BB is the 17th! Crazy fun.

By: Em

Em — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 23:35:20 +0000

I feel your pain. My daughter is Nov 25.

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By: red pen mama

red pen mama — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 20:02:08 +0000

It actually crossed my mind today to start picking out Christmas and birthday gifts (for niece and nephews, as well my own girls). I was somewhat appalled, but I know it’s only practical.

We do not have very big parties, though, usually just immediate family members. Which is plenty of people! Monkey’s next one (in November) will probably be the first one with friends from school. I haven’t decided on that yet.

And Bun’s birthday is Jan. 6, too weeks after Christmas. That’s always a tough one to pull off because everyone’s exhausted. But Bun shouldn’t get short thrift for being born in early January! Besides, she’s awfully cute.

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By: Robyn

Robyn — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 19:57:34 +0000

Jack’s birthday is 3 weeks after Christmas, and that’s hard too. For his second birthday party, I almost forgot to send out invitations at all, because I was like “Christmas is done. I have some time to breathe.” Ooops!

I really do envy your organizational skills. I had one kid and all of mine went out the window.