tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9046689461604685006.post8347111165892267632..comments2023-05-22T01:20:31.410-07:00Comments on badass dad blog: the birthday party conundrumMichael Blanchardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07287123153152932317noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9046689461604685006.post-1966898769314510452009-06-08T11:03:12.654-07:002009-06-08T11:03:12.654-07:00Good luck. That's all I've got for you sin...Good luck. That's all I've got for you since I'm so far removed from that craziness. :-)Maurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03722654367214156056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9046689461604685006.post-45164342912509892732009-06-06T16:14:02.336-07:002009-06-06T16:14:02.336-07:00I wish I had some advice to offer. I think childs...I wish I had some advice to offer. I think childsplayx2 had the right idea, though. Make it as easy on yourself as possible. And if he will go for the Legoland, DO THAT! That sounds like fun and SO much easier than a party. And that picture is very cute. Love the thumbs up. hehe :)Kelleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17980184039402856204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9046689461604685006.post-75061221774667469112009-06-05T22:15:23.191-07:002009-06-05T22:15:23.191-07:00wow. That was huger than I thought... sorry! [blus...wow. That was huger than I thought... sorry! [blushing]harmziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05718439326736163120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9046689461604685006.post-41012288519301397862009-06-05T22:14:37.167-07:002009-06-05T22:14:37.167-07:00I don't know how it's "expected"...I don't know how it's "expected" that these things get done in Cali. Heck, I don't even know how it's s'posed to go down in Winnipeg. But I never had the energy to do a party up "right".<br /><br />* A good rule I've heard is # of guests = age of child. We were beyond that before I heard that rule - we had always stuck with with six - plus your siblings, (siblings are a gimme) - but as the girls get older, it seems to make sense. I think keeping it small gets them thinking about who they *really* want to spend time with and not just racking up numbers (and gifts). Plus, if you're only inviting a select few, it lessens the chance that you'll offend by leaving someone out, because you're leaving a *whole lot* out.<br /><br />* We didn't start having real parties (i.e. other than family & *our* friends) until age 5 for the two girls (now 9 & turning 7). But we may be having something for The Boy who turns 4 later this month (Shh... I haven't talked about it with the Bigger Boy yet.)<br /><br />* One of my favourite venues has been the bowling alley. Our local-est one has party rooms - bowling for an hour (with bumpers, of course) and party room for 45 minutes. Then Get OUT! No mess, no fuss, no broken couch springs at home. We did the first 5 yo party at home and (I) decided Never Again. With an alley that can pull up the bumpers, 4 yo can have a great time. Not 50 4 yo, but certainly 8!<br /><br />* We've *always* (where possible, of course) had them open gifts in front of the giver. It reinforces that it was a gift and affords the opportunity to look the giver in the eye to say thank you. I am actually surprised that's an option.<br /><br />* My advice, since I've decided that you've asked for it, is reel it in NOW. IMHO, it will only escalate in future years, so keeping it small now will be an investment in your future sanity!<br /><br />* Also, a personal pledge that came from the one party we had at our home: What ever time the party ends, I will be there to pick up my kid ON THE DOT (or earlier). I owe it to the host parents... :-)<br /><br />Sorry for the ear-full. Somewhere in here (or maybe it was Twitter), I interpreted a request for opinion!harmziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05718439326736163120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9046689461604685006.post-36091498131341496402009-06-05T21:44:49.651-07:002009-06-05T21:44:49.651-07:00I'm having a twin b-day party for ours who are...I'm having a twin b-day party for ours who are turning 4 next weekend. It will be exactly 2 hours (1-3 p.m.). We will have self-directed games (chalk, bubbles, etc), some music in the background, cake, presents and a parting gift (candy apples).<br /><br />See you later, don't let the door hit you on the way out.<br /><br />Keep it short and sweet. Everybody wins.<br /><br />Good luck!Childsplayx2https://www.blogger.com/profile/14862474335091243574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9046689461604685006.post-84665722678491143382009-06-05T21:43:08.499-07:002009-06-05T21:43:08.499-07:00First of all happy birthday to your adorable littl...First of all happy birthday to your adorable little boy. How about a small party with 3-5 kids of his age. Maybe you can take them to an indoor pool or something of that sort. bake cupcakes and screw the cake. instead of candy bags and party favors you can take them to the park and ask the park people if you can plant trees or something? I dont know LOL or you can just take them to the Legoland placeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9046689461604685006.post-19279666191002422292009-06-05T18:08:24.372-07:002009-06-05T18:08:24.372-07:00I'm currently avoiding baking the 60 cupcakes ...I'm currently avoiding baking the 60 cupcakes I have to bake for the people attending my son and his best buddy's 3rd birthday party this weekend.<br /><br />Hold me.natasha the exile on Mom Streethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02728674400366028221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9046689461604685006.post-69857973858367920392009-06-05T16:36:57.370-07:002009-06-05T16:36:57.370-07:00I've managed over the last 13 years to only ha...I've managed over the last 13 years to only have a handful of parties...but I know that I'm going to have to throw a sweet 16 and I'm sure that I'll will spend enough money combined to make up the fact that she didn't have a party every year. SIGH. Teenage girls suck.Briyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12309090357259943681noreply@blogger.com