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sunflowerjesss
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Kiddie Party - No DH, what do you think?
We are approaching Ryan's 2nd birthday  and I am thinking of keeping it very low key. We will invite immediate family for dinner and cake to celebrate.
FYI - We had a fairly large 1st birthday party with 60+ kids and adults.
But this year I am thinking of just inviting some kiddie friends over for some BBQ and pool in the backyard. Figured I would do it during the week since many of DS's friends are DC of SAHMs.
Is it weird that DH would not be there?
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dcl08
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Re: Kiddie Party - No DH, what do you think?
all the parties i have been to DH has taken off that day....
maybe he can take off? does he mind missing it? if not then i dont see anything wrong with it
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| Posted 2/26/10 11:16 AM |
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JavaJunkie
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Re: Kiddie Party - No DH, what do you think?
JMHO but I wouln't do it if DH couldn't be there.
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| Posted 2/26/10 11:26 AM |
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KateDevine
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Re: Kiddie Party - No DH, what do you think?
I wouldn't do a pool party with out my DH there. Its an extra pair of hands and an extra set of eyes, KWIM?
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| Posted 2/26/10 11:27 AM |
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Goldi0218
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Re: Kiddie Party - No DH, what do you think?
I grew up with a father in retail. All of my b'day parties were on Saturdays and he missed most of them. It would have been nice for him to be there, but I never even gave it a second thought. This was the nature of business and it carried through to many events in our lives - we never held it against him.
If a DH wasn't working and had something else to do, then I might be a little less understanding.
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| Posted 2/26/10 11:31 AM |
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CathyB
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Re: Kiddie Party - No DH, what do you think?
My DH would be really bummed not to be there, but he misses a lot of stuff with them so I wouldn't schedule something when he wasn't able to be there if there was any way around it.
Are you going to be inviting the siblings of Ryan's friends too? I don't have anyone during the week to watch my kids, so if one gets invited to a weekday party and the other isn't we can't go.
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butterfly20
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Re: Kiddie Party - No DH, what do you think?
i wouldnt do it without dh.
make it on the weekend, the kids dad's can come mingle with dh
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| Posted 2/26/10 11:35 AM |
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MEWF
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Re: Kiddie Party - No DH, what do you think?
I went to one party where DH was working. I thought it was odd.
I personally would not have my childs party if my husband couldn't be there. It in my mind makes the child birthday seem less special. Its only one day a year. It can be low key but i would not make it for a date my husband could not be there. It seems to send the message work is more important than family. of course jobs are very important but if there is any way at all to rearrange it so he could be there i would. if not then it is what it is...
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| Posted 2/26/10 11:38 AM |
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InShock
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Re: Kiddie Party - No DH, what do you think?
I wouldn't.
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| Posted 2/26/10 11:40 AM |
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ChrisDee
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Re: Kiddie Party - No DH, what do you think?
I would TOTALLY do it. My girlfriends and I have done this many times, when it is just the moms and kiddies. Why not?
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| Posted 2/26/10 12:43 PM |
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Bops
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Re: Kiddie Party - No DH, what do you think?
I wouldn't do it without my DH (nor would he want me to) ...As far as the guests DH's , I don't think anyone would care...
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Kate
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Re: Kiddie Party - No DH, what do you think?
I think it's a great idea, as long as DH will be at the party you are having for family.
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| Posted 2/26/10 1:20 PM |
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sunflowerjesss
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Re: Kiddie Party - No DH, what do you think?
Posted by KateDevine
I wouldn't do a pool party with out my DH there. Its an extra pair of hands and an extra set of eyes, KWIM?
Well, all mothers would be there and clearly responsible for their own child. Just as how my pool playdates in the past have been coordinated. Ya know?
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browneyedgirl
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Re: Kiddie Party - No DH, what do you think?
i wouldn't and DH would never let me. he would be devastated if i had a party without him.
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itkocak
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Re: Kiddie Party - No DH, what do you think?
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yankinmanc
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Re: Kiddie Party - No DH, what do you think?
MY husband didn't come to this party that I had for Noah this year, it was on the weekend, but I had a section scheduled and there was so much baby stuff to do that it was better for him to stay home. It was okay, and he did get tons of stuff done!
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Mrs-Boop
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Re: Kiddie Party - No DH, what do you think?
We just went to a party recently for my friends son. It was at their house, on a friday at noon. Just mommies and the kids. I thought it was great. Even though I work, I made sure to take off and it was so nice just being with the girls and kiddies. I say go for it. The only reason I might want DH there, was to BBQ, because I am horrible at it, usually burn everything
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livy820
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Re: Kiddie Party - No DH, what do you think?
i think that is fine. If your DH wants to be there he can probably take a day off. i was going to do a week day KID party and my dh was going to just take the day off. Plus your DH will be there at the family party...it's not like you are not celebrating with him at all
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GioiaMia
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Re: Kiddie Party - No DH, what do you think?
My DH owns a seasonal business and of course our baby is due in July LOL
After the first birthday, he will never be at a birthday party. Luckily, I have a great family who will help me out if needed - I would invite someone as a helper and enjoy the day!
My DH wouldn't want to hang out with a bunch of kids and moms anyway LOL
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ruby
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Re: Kiddie Party - No DH, what do you think?
Posted by sunflowerjesss
Well, all mothers would be there and clearly responsible for their own child. Just as how my pool playdates in the past have been coordinated. Ya know?
This is what I'm thinking, really it sounds like a playdate, just with cake and presents. And being its during the week like a playdate I don't think it's a big deal at all that DH will miss it. These are the moms and kids that YOU hang out with. He'll be there for the family party, that's whats important I think. The kiddie thing is no big deal.
ETA: And if DH doesn't care that he won't be there then there's your answer.
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SweetCin
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Re: Kiddie Party - No DH, what do you think?
I would do it, I think its fine. It's just mommies & kiddies anyway. As long as you celebrate w/ cake later that night or w/ family w/ DH.
Like Leslie said, growing up my dad was a cop so more likely than not he wasn't able to make my birthday parties; I never thought twice about it.
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