Comments on Happy Hopefuls: 1st Birthday Planning

We had about 40 people at N's first birthday. ...

2012-01-06T09:55:03.544-05:00

We had about 40 people at N's first birthday. It was so fun and I don't think he was overwhelmed at all since his friends that he see's all the time were there and his family. He was so tired by the end of the party though. Grandma and gpa had to take him home to nap while we wrapped things up. Not sure about the 2nd birthday yet. We might just do family but we will see. I love planning and throwing parties. :)

My little one is a few months older than Coen, but...

2011-12-20T15:13:23.769-05:00

My little one is a few months older than Coen, but we're planning the same thing - close family and a few friends. I totally agree with you. Otherwise it's just out of control and I've been at too many parties where the birthday kid is completely freaked out. I like the idea of something nice and intimate, too. Anyways, in my family we were always allowed to have a big party every other year. There wasn't ever a person limit, but on odd years we got a "family only" party and on even years we could have a big "friends" party. It worked out pretty well (and there were 7 of us!)

We do just family for 1st birthday's too. Litt...

2011-12-20T13:36:29.668-05:00

We do just family for 1st birthday's too. Little ones get so overwhelmed so easily and it IS supposed to be about them. I always wanted to make sure my child had a good time and the focus was on them and their BIRTH day. Not me trying to entertain. I will do just family for parties until the child can specifically ask for friends to come (Sophia was age 3 for asking). Then, I also do the as many friends as how old you are rule. So, for Sophia's 3rd birthday, she was allowed to invite 3 friends. Let me tell you, it was crazy! It was so much more relaxing and enjoyable with just family. ;) But, it's what she wanted and SHE had a blast. That's all that matters.

Don't worry about other people...someone will always be offended over something regarding your child. Do what is best for your family.

For Henry's first birthday, we invited everyon...

2011-12-20T11:23:20.697-05:00

For Henry's first birthday, we invited everyone...friends and family. Which meant..70 people! Thank goodness my MIL has a great big yard to hold all the people. For his 2nd birthday, we cut the list, but still 50 people...and there were comments of people feeling 'left out', bu I don't want to do that every year as he's going to start to get his own friends and it's going to get really out of control. I think it's a great idea to never start.

birthday parties can be stressful! It should be fu...

2011-12-20T11:20:11.080-05:00

birthday parties can be stressful! It should be fun and relaxing and memorable.... this sounds like a blurb from my planning site...do you need an event planner j/k :)

do what feels right for you and those that matter will not care whether they are invited or not. present company included.