And Emmett's parties declined in size and partyness as he got older.
That is another blessing of aging--they desire less sizable parties. Until they get older still. Why doesn't someone plot a birthday party size versus age graph?
Oh, yeah, baby, it's snakalicious in here.
Xander ,'Empty Places'
Natter 68: Bork Bork Bork
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Cashmere - Jun 12, 2011 5:31:58 am PDT #12460 of 30001
Now tagless for your comfort.
Jesse - Jun 12, 2011 5:35:55 am PDT #12461 of 30001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
For avoiding kids' birthday parties, I recommend having them at awkward times. I only had occasional parties, as far as I remember....
Sue - Jun 12, 2011 5:37:31 am PDT #12462 of 30001
hip deep in pie
I think I had a birthday party until I was only 7 or 8, then it was family only birthday parties. But, I don't recall all my friends having birthday parties that much after that date either, so I don't think there was a lot of pressure for reciprocal invites.
Burrell - Jun 12, 2011 5:49:39 am PDT #12463 of 30001
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!
Yay Gar! Great news!
Poor Isaac missed out on a party this year because of the timing of my MiL's passing, but we may throw a yay!summer! party and pretend it's for his birthday. He did have his birthday celebrated on 3 separate occasions, so it isn't like he wasn't feted.
I want that Diagon Alley like whoa. Want Hagrid's Hut and Hogwarts Castle too. Forget about my son, I may have a Lego problem.
Jessica - Jun 12, 2011 5:51:20 am PDT #12464 of 30001
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
The nice thing about having Aeryn with a babysitter instead of in a group daycare is that we'll avoid the "invite everyone in the class" trap for at least the next few years. And when she's old enough to know about birthday parties, I fully intend to enforce the "number of guests = year of age" rule. Ah well, the lessons you learn with the second kid.
flea - Jun 12, 2011 5:56:51 am PDT #12465 of 30001
information libertarian
My mother got out of much in the way of birthday parties by having 3 children born in the span of 5 days. Also there was less of this Must Have Big Birthday thing then. The big one I remember was a surprise 1/2 birthday party one March (age 10 or so).
Dillo turns 5 next month, and he is convinced he will be having his party at Pump It Up. Which would remove any planning from me, but cost $125 at a minimum, so probably not. I need to work on talking him into a family potluck at the lake.
DavidS - Jun 12, 2011 5:59:45 am PDT #12466 of 30001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
I want that Diagon Alley like whoa. Want Hagrid's Hut and Hogwarts Castle too. Forget about my son, I may have a Lego problem.
Emmett's got Hogwarts and Hagrid's hut. They're really fun because there are all sorts of little fiddley bits - hidden doorways, and things that open and move.
DavidS - Jun 12, 2011 6:00:25 am PDT #12467 of 30001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Dillo turns 5 next month, and he is convinced he will be having his party at Pump It Up. Which would remove any planning from me, but cost $125 at a minimum, so probably not.
That's where Matilda wants her birthday too.
Anne W. - Jun 12, 2011 6:15:28 am PDT #12468 of 30001
The lost sheep grow teeth, forsake their lambs, and lie with the lions.
They're really fun because there are all sorts of little fiddley bits - hidden doorways, and things that open and move.
Damn it. I'm usually quite resistant to neat toys that I don't actually need, but I may have met my match.
sumi - Jun 12, 2011 6:41:07 am PDT #12469 of 30001
Art Crawl!!!