alrighty so my son is turning 1 in october and my hubby's bday is 5 days after my sons. So of course he's bummed because he assumes he's gonna be forgotten about and stuff like that but i decided to rent a hall and have them a joint bday party! i'm not sure what and how to do it however, i want the theme and everything to be apropriate for a child but it has to be able to transition for a male adult as well! i was thinking about just doing halloween theme but i'm not sure.. any ideas?
Football theme! What guy/boy doesn't like football, and its just at the start of the season! Have fun, and good luck.
I got a magazine in the mail called "1st impressions" and it has 1st Birthday party themes in it. (I believe there is a website- just google it). I saw some really cute things that would be good for a joint party. They have John Deere tractors, sports, etc. Have a look and maybe you'll find something. Good Luck!
Its your sons first BIRTHDAY it should be all about him. Your husband is old enough to know that this is a big event for his son and it should be all about the little guy.
I'm sorry I have to agree that your husband is being a little childish here. Its your sons first birthday! Even though he won't remember it, its a huge milestone. Your baby will no longer be considered a baby, but a toddler now. My daughters and dad's birthday are two days apart; my grandma, my mom, my sons & mine all fall w/in a two week span....and I refuse to let the milestone birthdays get overshadowed or combined!
With that being said I think that you could pretty much chose any theme you want and make it carry over from little boy to adult. Believe it or not a lot of things little boys like adult males do too! You could do a halloween theme and would be just fine. You could also do football, cars/racecars, trucks, john deere/ farming, construction, action heros. You have a lot of leeway so pick a theme and run with it! I hope that both of your boys have a wonderful birthday
He's bummed about his birthday being overlooked because of his son?? That's something I think he needs to get over. I mean, his son is always going to get more attention because he's a kid! My husband's birthday is August 6th, and my daughter's is August 8th. Every year we have a birthday party for our daughter. Everything is made for her, the cake, decorations, everything. He wouldn't have it any other way! He wants it to be about her, and I would be surprised if it were any different. Now, if you guys are young, then I take back my response, because my husband was 27 when we had kids. If your husband isn't young, then he needs to not be selfish.
How about Pirates?
Hi E.
I would have them separate... Maybe have your son's at home with some other babies and kids from your family and invite friends that have babies or young children.
I would rent the hall for an ADULT only party, and you can have a halloween theme, sweetest day theme (Oct 17th) or whatever. If I were your hubby I wouldnt want a party with a bunch of babies and young kids running around, crying, etc.. and I would go as far to ask, would you want your hubby to throw you a party with a bunch of babies and young kids runnng around? I know I wouldnt. I would want my own celebration...
So keep them separate from this year on, and he will appreciate you for that.
Let us know how everything turn out.
D.
Hi
Well, does your hubby like comics or any type of show that could be classified at a "kid" type thing? I think that would be a great way to go. If you are into scrapbooking, making a scrapbook for your hubby and your son, or of your hubby and son, would also be a great idea.....put it out for everyone to see and make sure you leave pages so that you can add pics from the party. Since you're son is only going to be 1, which is a great time, make it alittle more about your hubby this year so that he feels like he's appreciated and sharing it with his son, for years to come.
You could also section the hall off and one area be the adult area and the other area be more for the kids. It sounds like you are both fairly young, so making this a together thing, will help remind hubby that he is just as important as the little one and that the two of them share a very important bond together. You might also want to do a "singles" night out for daddy later, and get a babysitter for the night. Your son will learn to appreciate that he and Dad have something in common too as the years go by. I think it's great that you want them to be close and that they love having this special week once a year.
Good luck and I hope everyone has an aswesome time!
D.
try Peter Pan fits both little boy and little boy at heart . have fun
I have the same scenario at my house! What we have done every year is combine the parties; however, hubby got shafted on first birthday because it's just that.....your babies first birthday!!! So we did Elmo/Sesame Street theme. I made sure to invite all of his friends though and he still had a great time! We also always do cookout/campfire parties so that helps..the guys can do do their manly things :) One year was luau and that was cool also.
Hi, E.!
Wow - sounds like you have two little boys rather than one! Sorry if it sounds callous, but your husband needs to get over himself. Your son's first birthday is so special! It should be all about him, in my opinion. Do something separate for your husband, a few friends, or date night, or something. Maybe you can get a sitter, so you have time alone with him. At this age, your son won't know he's missing any celebration of dad's.
Blessings, J.
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Do a birthday party for your son. He's one! Your husband needs to grow up and get over it. He has a child- life isn't about him anymore. Take him out to dinner for his birthday, but make the big bash about your son.
how about a Handy Manny theme.
Haha. Guys are such babys! I would tell my husband to get over it! Have a party for your baby and take your husband out for dinner on his birthday.
I don't think it will be a problem with the two different themes. Your husband sounds like a baby, as well. I am being sarcastic, but the fact that he will be bummed that his birthday will be overshadowed by your son's sounds pretty selfish and immature. The reality for a one year old is that they don't care so as long as they can have a nap; any theme will work.
