"Are we throwing a first birthday party for Baby Charley?"
First birthday parties are fun, especially if there are a lot of baby attendees! However, I personally don't think it is for everyone - especially if the mommy is as kuripot as me. Since there are still less than 3 months before Baby Charley's first birthday, my roommate and I could still discern well and hard whether or not Baby Charley would be having a party in December.
Here are our thoughts so far.- There will be a lot of baby attendees! Imagine having lots of cute one year olds in the party, and it'll be the cutest day ever! However, since Baby Charley is just a baby, she probably won't remember much about her party and so would the other baby attendees. Therefore, we'll be spending for the entertainment of mommies, daddies, and titos in the party, and if that would be the case, we should have a drinking party instead. :)
- Babies, and parties, and baby parties are expensive. We have asked mommies of Baby Charley's batchmates about an estimate of how much they spent on their parties, and it was pretty big for some. Even if we're gonna DIY most of the party needs, we're still gonna spend lots on food, drinks, party favors, and entertainment (?).
- We wish to personalize the event. Okay, I have big time issues about being a guest in my own event *cough! wedding!* and I wish to claim Baby Charley's birthday to be totally ours. So far, if ever, a birthday party will push through, we have thought of the simplest themes yet. A) Cat in the hat, and B)Blue and Yellow #weddingwhogoat
- It's a celebration of life! Friends and families know that we have long waited and prayed for Baby Charley, and her first birthday is indeed a celebration of our thanksgiving for this wonderful and super kulit na blessing. There's no better way to celebrate it than with families and friends who were one with us in prayers before.
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| Baby Charley oblivious of the planning happening around her |
- We're a simple family and wish everything to be intimate. If you have read my wedding story, you probably know by now that there were only a handful of people I could truly say I personally know, and this time, we really wish Baby Charley's event to be a simple, intimate affair. However, you guys probably don't know my mother and how she deals with parties. *sigh*
- Baby Charley would probably not enjoy much. Unless the party involves making a mess, destroying furniture, and eating Bibions, Baby Charley would probably ignore the whole event. She got scared of the Grimace Mascot on one party we attended, so she probably would curse us if we bring one on her first birthday.
So far, Team Hernandez has not reached any decision whether or not Baby Charley would be having a first birthday party. We still have 3 months to think about it, but if we ask Baby Charley, she'll probably say...
Lo's first birthday will be on January, same as you we aim to have more childrens to attend the party. Our theme is carnival naman kasi gusto ko lively yung dating. Other details will be DIYed so as early as October magstart na kami mamili sa divisoria. I know party planning is exhausting, but I love that kind of feeling knowing its for our little one. :) Happy preps to us mommy!
ReplyDeleteRight now, we're really thinking of a party that would fit our budget. I think your carnival theme sounds nice. We've thought of Cat in the Cat or Blue and Yellow and have recently considered Jollibee's Hello Kitty Theme. Thank you for dropping by. :)
DeleteThrow a party ... it can be an intimate one or with many guests. Advance happy birthday to Baby Charley :)
ReplyDeleteAwww, thank you so much. :) Right now, we've really considered the benefits of having a party. :) Thank you for dropping by. :)
DeleteFirst birthday parties are usually really fun and a memorable occasion but mostly for the parents. haha! You're child won't remember it but it would be nice to show pics to her one day. But it's really your choice. Whatever will make you and your family happy. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! :) Thank you for dropping by. :)
DeleteWhen my zd turns 1 last march, marami din kaming ininvite na mga kids mga 30 lahat. More games at nag enjoy naman. Kunti lang naman ang kaligayahan ng mga bata :) Happy birthday to your baby and God bless!
ReplyDeleteCounting our cousins and nieces and nephews, we really have a bunch. Thank you so much! Thank you for dropping by. :)
DeleteI remember I had the same issue when my girl was turning one. But it turn outs, having a party was the best decision. Same with my son, I threw him a birthday party and everyone really enjoyed it, even the very young kids. It was just a small intimate party with family and close friends but I made sure that it centered around the kids, meaning I was more concerned sa ice cream, cake, balloons, etc. than the menu for the adults. Haha I think you can throw a children's party and inform the parents what to expect since that was what I did and everyone was happy with it!
ReplyDeleteThat's what we're thinking about too. We really want it to be a party for children if ever. :) Thank you for dropping by. :)
DeleteWe had a first birthday and christening for my 2 eldest. For our bunso we have a birthday party and though he doesn't remember it he loves seeing the pictures. :)
ReplyDeleteAaawww, that's so cute. I think that's one thing we have to consider, too. Thank you for dropping by. :)
DeleteI learned my lesson when we gave my son a party for his first birthday. He didn't enjoy it because the noise and the crowd were too overwhelming for him. Pero kanya kanya naman yan. If your baby is okay with noisy people, then I guess a party would be fine!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your honest opinion. We're really considering a lot of stuff pa, and that's one of them. :) Thank you for dropping by. :)
DeleteThe first birthday is usually celebrated with a big party. But depending on your decision to keep it intimate or a big party, I hope baby Charley and your family will have a blast on her bday.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. As much as we want to have small intimate gathering, I'm afraid we're prolly going to have a birthday party after all. :) Thank you for dropping by.
DeleteI say go and have a birthday party for baby Charley. Even if Charley won't probably enjoy her own party that much, it is still a milestone in your child's life that one day she'll be able to see in photos to remind her of a meaningful chapter of her childhood years.
ReplyDeleteAaaaawww... I think we should take that into consideration. :) Thank you for dropping by. :)
Deleteit was your baby's first birthday ever + you have all the excuse to go ahead + have a party! you do not really have to break the bank to have a memorable one for the kiddo, there are a number of restos + fast food chains now that offer affordable party packages. if not, you can always DIY + have it in the comforts of your backyard! :)
ReplyDeleteYes, we're trying to fix our budget and cutting the invites. We really want an intimate celebration. but my mother, oh my goodness, my mother loves a bonggang party. *sigh* Thanks for dropping by! :)
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