I'm apparently a bad hostess because I wasn't planning any games to do for Liam's party because, well, mostly adults will be there with just a handful of kids.
However, I have a co-worker bringing her grandkid (I wasn't expecting but whatever) and she keeps asking me what games we're playing. I have no idea!
So what are you doing? Any planned games? Should I plan some games?
Re: Birthday party question
Oh boy. I'm annoyed for you right now.
We haven't ever done games at the kids' parties until they stopped being family parties and started being friend parties. I think it was when they each turned four. Emery won't have games for his first either. We will be doing bbq on the grill and will have water play set up in the backyard for our kids and the two younger cousins.
I wouldn't worry about planning games for the other kids. If you wanted to you could buy some bubbles and chalk and let them go to town with those, if you are having outside time.
Sorry your coworker is being so imposing.
Maybe I'm the weirdo but I think it's odd that your coworker is so adament about games and stuff.
Well, we're having a carnival theme so games are required.
I'm not going to go all out because I don't actually expect a lot of kids.
Maybe one or two other DIY games.
None of the 1 yr bday parties I've been to recently had games, though.
It kinda sounds like your coworker is bringing her grand kid just for the prospect of free stuff.
OK. I was getting a little worried I was going to look like a lazy azz- here's a party with no fun. LOL. She went on and on about what games her daughter had for her grandkids at their 1 year party but I'm glad I'm not the only one not planning games. You gals rock. I think I will get the bubbles and let them play with those.
I'm having white russians as the "adult milk" for our milk and cookies party so at least the adults will be entertained. LOL .
Most of the birthday parties I go to don't have games. The kids usually run around and play.
ITA. That's obnoxious of her to assume something about a party. We're just having splash polls and water tables. DD has some of her friends coming too but they can just play with her toys. It's DSs party and since he can't really play any strictured game I didn't feel the need to set any up.
Tell her the party is for a 1 year old and you will only do things he can participate in, meaning eating, socializing and opening gifts.
No games and let her know you won't be having any. If she doesn't want to come, then...one less person you have to feed.
SCANDAL!