For my brood, we had immediate family mainly, with a couple of close friends who either had small children or were really close to us. We didn't make it a huge affair, and of course there were pictures galore. Are you planning on giving your son his own cake? That was something of a tradition in my family, that the birthday boy/girl got their own miniature cake to dig into. Makes for some great pictures and entertainment.

But the question is, at the time of your decision some years ago what path did you choose?

 

Family. Not a lot of people could fit into our small apartment. To be honest, I'd feel strange calling my buddies inviting them to a 1 yr old party.

Out of the 365 days in a year, there is only one day your kid can say is their day. Make every birthday, even the ones they won't remember, as special for them as possible. If that means a huge party with family and friends, then do it. If it means a saturday at Great American Ballpark, even better. Whatever it is, make your child the focal point of the day. It is, after all, their day.

Out of the 365 days in a year, there is only one day your kid can say is their day. Make every birthday, even the ones they won't remember, as special for them as possible. If that means a huge party with family and friends, then do it. If it means a saturday at Great American Ballpark, even better. Whatever it is, make your child the focal point of the day. It is, after all, their day.

 

No need to put him through that yet.

My parents forgot my birthday one year, when I turned 3 or 4. Thought of it a couple months later. I don't remember, at least they told me about it when I was about 20.

Birthdays are special. That doesn't mean that they need to be a big production. Eventhough, I have an acquaintance who lost her son before his 2nd birthday. She only has memories of one birthday party with him.

Throw him his first kegger. At least all the other dads will be happy.

You're right EKUBum, they won't remember it. We had one for our twins, and invited just family. We video taped it, and they love to watch it all the time. I think you should definitely have a little party for them.

Birthdays are special. That doesn't mean that they need to be a big production. Eventhough, I have an acquaintance who lost her son before his 2nd birthday. She only has memories of one birthday party with him.

 

Wow, that is terrible. Such a scary thought to lose my little angel, you hate to hear of anyone losing their child.

Wow, that is terrible. Such a scary thought to lose my little angel, you hate to hear of anyone losing their child.

 

I know. I agree. Make your party special for your family. Those are the people that it will mean the most to. Don't worry about the neighbors and the friends, etc.

No need to put him through that yet.

 

Not yet, but definately in 5 or 6 years. My son is 7 and loves to go to ball games.

Just something low key would do IMO. No reason to go all out. This lady at my work said she spent $500 on her sons first B-Day. This was my response....:ohbrother: There is just no need for that.

Invite some family. Invite a neighbor or two if they have kids around your child's age. Same goes with some of your buddies - if they have kids, they'll appreciate it.

 

I have recently discovered that nobody loves babies or baby birthday parties more than a 3-4 year old girl.

 

Play some cornhole & drink a few beers. The party I went to (for a 1 year old) was intended to be a "pre-party" for a lot of the "new" parents. When the "party" was over, the true partying began. At least that's what they told me. :sssh:

Since your son won't remember, just get a keg and a couple of strippers and invite all your buddys from work.

I support this idea. (At least you will never have to handle the party planning ever again)

For my brood, we had immediate family mainly, with a couple of close friends who either had small children or were really close to us. We didn't make it a huge affair, and of course there were pictures galore. Are you planning on giving your son his own cake? That was something of a tradition in my family, that the birthday boy/girl got their own miniature cake to dig into. Makes for some great pictures and entertainment.

 

I agree completely. Immediate family and close friends. You have to have a cake just for the child. We had a #1 cake for both my chldrens first birthday, and they have a blast with it. We were cleaning cake out of their hair for a few days afterward. They don't remember it but it makes for good pictures and they really like to see the pictures whan they get older. Both my kids 11 and 7 love to look at old pics and just laugh at themselves.