no birthday party for two year old this year.

marceneaux

We decided not to through a birthday party for DD this year, and instead just buy her a few gift and bring cupcakes to her daycare.  The reason is because we threw a very big birthday party for her last year, and it was very overwhelming also daughter was cranky and slept almost the entire time.  I remember having to blow out her candles, and not to mention it was very expensive.  Although we recieved alot of gifts for her we just would rather spend the money buying what she needs and avoid the hassle of another "big" birthday party...at least not until she is old enough to appreciate it.

marceneaux

**throw** sorry

EastCoastBride

DS's 2 year party was just w/ our immediate family.  The first year is more for the parents, I think.  The 2nd year, eh, 1 was the big deal.  They are too young to really "get it" at 2.  So, yea, we figured lets use that money elsewhere. 

alithebride

um....ok? sounds great? not sure what we're supposed to respond to here.

BlackDiamond3201

Most of my friends just have a simple party at 2 yrs with the immediate family and maybe a handful of very close friends.

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Well, I never really understood the point of throwing a huge party at that age, including 1.

Maybride2

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Well, I never really understood the point of throwing a huge party at that age, including 1.

Big Fat Ditto.

TarponMonoxide

marceneaux:

We decided not to through a birthday party for DD this year, and instead just buy her a few gift and bring cupcakes to her daycare.  The reason is because we threw a very big birthday party for her last year, and it was very overwhelming also daughter was cranky and slept almost the entire time.  I remember having to blow out her candles, and not to mention it was very expensive.  Although we recieved alot of gifts for her we just would rather spend the money buying what she needs and avoid the hassle of another "big" birthday party...at least not until she is old enough to appreciate it.

I am a big fan of small immediate family parties for the very little ones.

 You are right: save the larger guest lists and bigger parties for when she's older; I vote for first grade and up.

FutureSoccerMom

We have family friends that throw HUGE birthday parties for everyone in their family. Every. Single. Year. It gets to be too much and starts to feel like they are just doing it to get gifts and money from everyone. They had a party for their 1 year old last year...90+ people, huge moonbounce thing, cakes like you see on Cake Boss...

UpNorthGal

Completely understand. We had big parties (a lot of family, friends) for DS & DD's first b-days, and will do smaller pizza/cake/ice cream with the grandparents & godparents for other non-milestone years. Both DH and I grew up in families that celebrated this way.

neverblushed

I think the 2nd birthday is the hardest year.  When kids are 1, the party is really for the grownups in the life of the baby to celebrate the important milestone.  When the child is 3, you can do a more traditional "kid" party with a few games and activities.  But 2 year olds are neither fish nor fowl.  It's a good year to have a family get together.  It's probably easier on the child!

suzymarie

I did the parties for 1 and 2 with DS.  By his thrid b-day I was D.O.N.E.  We brought cake to playgroup and called it a day!

 

Now he is 3.5 and already had big plans for his 4th birthday (he has gone to friend parties and figured out that you get presents, lol).  So enjoy it while it lasts! 

JulieFe

You're being smart.  I don't like the whole "big party" ritual, which seems so overdone.