LO's B-day--what to do?

mamayo26

So I am slightly OCD when it comes to planning--anything! I like to have a plan and get things done so that I don't have to rush at the last minute...I hate that, and yes I am a control freak (acceptance of a problem is the first step to recovery) especially since E was born and it takes 3 times as long to do stuff. I am trying to get a head start on things so that it costs us minimal $$.

Anyway, I was trying to look at the calendar to schedule DS's birthday party for family (for the invite) and I am having a really hard time picking a date. DS's bday falls on a Thursday, so the weekend before is 6/8 and 6/9 and the weekend after is 6/15 and 6/16. I am having a hard time because of the following reasons (DS's bday is 6/13 BTW):

-6/9 is my SIL birthday (and she is really into her birthday, so I don't want to upset her by having the party that weekend), but the following weekend is... 

-6/16 is Father's day (both DH's and my parents are divorced, and I'm not sure they want to spend FD weekend with each other--even if it is for DS); it is also my dad and step mom's anniversary weekend--not a big one, but it has been a tough year medically speaking, so I am sure that they want to celebrate.

I know, I know I am over thinking this I'm sure, but can you just humor me and let me know WWYD?

Please limit the snarky comments, after all tomorrow is Friday and I'm sure there will be a post for that . TIA!

Samiantha101

My daughter was born on Father's day. This was really special for her father, but I'm sure in the future is may cause some logistical problems as far as the birthday planning goes for some years.

Anyhow, I probably will have her birthday party the Saturday before her actual birthday. That would be June 15. I wouldn't suggest having her birthday party on father's day, but I see no problem with having it the day before.

alizabethanne

I would pick the day that works the best for you and DH. Everyone else will have to work out their differences or share their bday with your DS! I have a feeling whatever you pick they will make work. No one will want to miss his first birthday and will want to make it just as special as you do!

 

JessieCupcake

I tend to overthink things too so I can commiserate.

I wouldn't have the party on Father's Day. I'd want DH to enjoy that day for himself.

I'd have it Saturday 6/15 because it's closest to your son's actual birthday. Unless your dad and step-mom are taking an anniversary trip or something. A first birthday would be in the early afternoon so they could still go out that night to celebrate.

But honestly, if the SIL is an adult, she should be able to handle you having a party the Saturday before her birthday. Especially is you feel the next weekend has too much going on already.

mamayo26

Thanks Ladies. I also just realized the w/e of 6/8 is DH's annual hockey charity tournament, so I will probably have to have the party on 6/15 (I wouldn't have had it on 6/16, father's day, it was just the w/e it happens to fall on that is an issue)...guess I posted for nothing. Oh well.

Thanks again! 

Meery82

JessieCupcake:

I'd have it Saturday 6/15 because it's closest to your son's actual birthday. Unless your dad and step-mom are taking an anniversary trip or something. A first birthday would be in the early afternoon so they could still go out that night to celebrate.

But honestly, if the SIL is an adult, she should be able to handle you having a party the Saturday before her birthday. Especially is you feel the next weekend has too much going on already.

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sam19

I don't think your SIL needs a whole weekend to celebrate her birthday. I'd probably do it sometime that weekend. Figure out which day she is celebrating on then do his party the other day.

henrytviii

Is Father's Day really an all day affair?  DS's birthday is on Father's Day this year, I was planning on a small afternoon party.  I guess I didn't think it would be much of an issue.  Perhaps I am wrong.

Danaz1

Ds bday is June 15 but bc of Father's Day my family can't come in town so we are doing it the weekend after

snicksnack

My mom's birthday is 6/13 DS is 6/14 and MIL is 6/17.  I said the birthday party was 6/15, avoiding father's day, and if they can make it great if not oh well.