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A birthday party on New Years? Please read!
DH got a promotion which is wonderful and I am so thankful for it, but with the promotion came sucky hours. 
Starting January 9th, he will be working Mon and Fri 2-10 and Sat and Sun 8-8. So when does that leave me to have DD's party?! (Her bday is January 22nd) We discussed it this morning and he suggested a week night, which I am not thrilled about. I don't see hardly anyone being able to come on a Thursday night, which is the day we thought about because Mondays suck in general and Wednesday is a church night. So, I thought what about New Year's day at 3 so everyone has had enough time to sleep in and possibly sober up, though I am only worried about my SIL sobering up.
What do you guys think? Would it be easier for YOU to come on a week night or New Years day? I am really stuck here because I want my family that lives about 45 minutes away to be able to come and bring their small children and they all work until 6, and I want the party no later than 7 because it gets so dark here and Ella's bedtime is at 8:30. Any opinions are appreciated!
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Re: A birthday party on New Years? Please read!
If it's mostly family, i think New Year's Day is fine. We usually either stay home and take down the tree, or visit family on New Years Day anyhow. I agree that week nights suck. DD goes to sleep around 7:00, so that definitely would not be a good scene to push her past her bedtime. Also, i think weeknights are too crazy for people who work. I'd vote for New Years Day.
Unless... and i doubt this is an option... you do the party on a weekend and he misses it? And he does something special with her during one of the days that he's off? I know, that sucks.
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I think New years day is fine. Really, what do people do on NYD, nothing.
PS How is Ella feeling, what did the Dr. say? I think I missed the update.
Agreed. She is doing much better! Doctor said she has SEVERE seperation anxiety and reccomends mother's day out/daycare 1x a week which I am not a fan of, but I think it would be good for her and she will get more socialized. Thank you for asking!!
well that is better than a double ear infection!
It will be good for her, Lucy hardly gets left alone with other people since I SAH but she goes to gym daycare/church daycare and does great.
But, she doesn't like to be left alone with a man besides dada! A friend of ours watched his kiddos and Lucy and she was sad the whole time.
We're having Brody's party on New Years Day (his bday is NYE) because everyone has the day off from work AND it's a Saturday.
I would avoid doing it on a weeknight if you want a lot of people to come, especially if they're driving 45 minutes. I personally wouldn't do that on a work night.
In your situation if I had to choose between New Years Day or a weeknight I would choose New Years Day. Just make sure that you have everything ready in advance and do not rely on picking things up the day of (ice, balloons, etc.) because many businesses will be closed.
Good luck!
Good suggestion. Is the 8th a possibility. DS's birthday is NYE and his party is the 8th.
Hey, go ahead on NYD and rock on!
Now you're making me wonder...my DD's 1st bday is on NYE and I was planning the party for that afternoon- 4pm. Figuring most people are off and it's early enough to attend, put the kiddos to sleep and celebrate the New Year at midnight and relax the next day...is this not a good idea? Anyone sending out invites for these 1-yo's bdays? I can't decide how ridiculous I need to be for a birthday she'll only remember in pictures. Hmm...