Not having a big bday party for DS's 1st bday

TreatsMcGee · December 2011

I've been to several BIG bday parties for 1, 2 and 3 year olds and I just don't think it's my style, but I'm starting to feel guilty for keeping it only to family...I just got an invite to a big bash for someone in DS's daycare class.

Is anyone else keeping it simple for a 1st bday?

LifetimeOfLove · December 2011

I am. It will be family only. We've been to so many birthdays that were huge and out of control. It takes the kids forever to open their gifts and the guests don't even really get to spend any time with the LO. We are keeping it small.

agytay · December 2011

We don't have family in the area, but are inviting 12 kids and their parents. We aren't doing gifts. Instead, it will be a musical play group for 2 hours (light food, cake and songs).

Jenn is Silly · December 2011

I'm on the fence. I'd like it to be small but have a huge family. Plus if I invite 1 friend with baby- I have to invite them all

We thought about taking a trip in lieu of a party.

hispenguin · December 2011

I am completely undecided about what to do for DD's birthday. We definitely want to have some sort of party. Our house is small, so we don't know whether to do one party with just her "friends" and a family party, or one big party. Two celebrations just seem like so much work!

BeetleLinz1125 · December 2011

I'm not doing a big party...we simply don't have the kind of finances to do that right now. But I am just going to surround DD with the people who love her. There will be a small gathering and we will have cake and probably grill hamburgers or something. My grandmother and aunt are flying in from out of town, but only because they couldn't come for Christmas, and they decided they wanted to come before I ever thought about her party. I might have a couple of DD's "friends" (really DH's and my friends who have kids the same age! lol.) over, but that's it really.

LynsiBHM · December 2011

My priorities are: his 1st cake (and lots of photos of it), balloons (because he loves them) and family. I don't want to miss the experience (becuase isn't it really all about the parents anyway? He won't remember!) by having to entertain people, feed adults and kids of varying ages, decorations, favors, etc etc.

We will probably have our immediate families (his grandparents, aunts and uncles) and order some pizza or something.

H was thinking we'd have a big party, but his main reason was "payback" for all the kids Bdays we've been to. Umm ya, I don't think so.

tmm140 · December 2011

I am primarily going to do family...but I have some girlfriends with little ones we have had on play dates with DS and I might invite them too. Our house is kind of small...so we should try to keep it small.

PrettyYoungTiff · January 2012

I've been thinking about my daughter's 1st birthday party now that we probably have about 2 months to plan. I pretty much just wanted to invite immediate family and all the people who came to my baby shower that have been around throughout her first year. Only a few of my girl friends have kids so more than likely there will end up being more adults than kids. I want to keep it as simple as possible. I know I will have a cake for everyone and her own cake so I can take pics of her mashing it in her fingers. I haven't put too much thought into a menu. I was just thinking maybe drinks and finger foods. I was thinking should I have baby food or other items for other kids who may come that are not yet on solids or if they don't want them to have cake. Having DVDs and music is a great idea. I don't really know how to keep everyone entertained until it's time to open gifts. Should we have games? Should there be something for the kids to do and adults to do?

MySallyGirl · January 2012

I'm going ultra simple. Family only. A nice dinner and cake. Hanging out and chatting. No big games, themes, money spent on decorations. Just family and hanging out.

At 1 year old he won't remember what happens anyways.

shanplu · January 2012

i'm not sure what we'll do. I always thought i would want to have a big party but as we get closer i really don't want to entertain a bunch of people i want to spend the day with my baby! We also can't really plan much because my sister in law is due the same week he turns one and so half the party would be at the hospital anyway. Might be a great excuse to just have it be husband and I, our baby and his cake! I can't wait to take that picture

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