https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:15:40 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/12-birthday-party#post-2403081 Tue, 29 Dec 2015 12:17:07 +0000 lamariniere 2403081@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My son's birthday is actually today, so right between Christmas and New Years. We had a friend birthday party 2 weeks ago to make sure that people were still around and free to attend. It was his first real party (he's 5). We normally just have a little family birthday party the day of. I personally would not consider doing a half birthday party for him. I don't think it would be easier to do a summer party because a lot of people around here go away for the summer or take long vacations. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/12-birthday-party#post-2403053 Tue, 29 Dec 2015 11:53:40 +0000 Meowkers 2403053@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've been considering doing this for my daughter whose birthday is Jan 8th. Her daddy is Jan 6th. So there's just a lot going on in our house during that time period. This year we're throwing her a 1st birthday party but I think in the future, I may do 1/2 birthday celebrations instead. Plus it's so much easier planning a summer party than a winter one because you're able to have it outside. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/12-birthday-party#post-2403003 Tue, 29 Dec 2015 11:20:41 +0000 Charm54 2403003@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't unless my LOs birthday was super close to Christmas... My BFF's son is a Christmas Day baby so she mentioned celebrating his half birthday when he is a bit older - I think it's a great idea. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/12-birthday-party#post-2402921 Tue, 29 Dec 2015 10:40:52 +0000 littlebug 2402921@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm actually considering doing this for our kids when they get older. D's birthday is 1/17, and Babygirl is due 2/2. It's a lot to do the holidays and then jump right into their birthdays. I think once they're old enough, we'll ask them what they want to do - celebrate with a smaller party at their birthday, or wait till later in the year when we can do maybe a little bit bigger of a party (space-wise, it's hard to cram a lot of people into our house in cold weather). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/12-birthday-party#post-2402826 Tue, 29 Dec 2015 09:52:58 +0000 HappyBaker 2402826@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks for the comments everyone! I think maybe we'll just have a cake with my parents next weekend and plan better to have a real party near his birthday next year. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/12-birthday-party#post-2402818 Tue, 29 Dec 2015 09:47:50 +0000 dolphin 2402818@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DDs bday is in December too, just a few days before Christmas. We didn't throw a big party for her this year but we did get a cake and celebrated with family. We kept it super simple. Don't feel guilty...they will have many more parties to come! With that said, I'm not a fan of 1/2 bday parties. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/12-birthday-party#post-2402803 Tue, 29 Dec 2015 09:35:01 +0000 travellingbee 2402803@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would probably just do it in a few weeks myself, but an invite to a 1/2 birthday with an explanation would be fine too. I would think it's fun. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/12-birthday-party#post-2402799 Tue, 29 Dec 2015 09:31:24 +0000 looch 2402799@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My birthday isn't in December, so take this with a grain of salt, but my son's is...I think it's kind of silly to do a half birthday. If people want to celebrate with him, they make the time, if they don't, then I reciprocate their choice by skipping thier celebrations. I make a point to let people know in advance what we're doing and those that really matter are there. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/12-birthday-party#post-2402793 Tue, 29 Dec 2015 09:28:09 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2402793@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For a December birthday, I think celebrating the 1/2 bday in July is fine. Growing up kids with Summer birthdays often had parties at "off" times too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/12-birthday-party#post-2402792 Tue, 29 Dec 2015 09:27:45 +0000 snowjewelz 2402792@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think I would be confused, but if I knew you weren't going to do an official 1st or 2nd birthday party then it would make sense. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/12-birthday-party#post-2402787 Tue, 29 Dec 2015 09:23:14 +0000 Foodnerd81 2402787@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've had people suggest this for my new December baby. Don't know how I feel about it really, but if I was invited to one I wouldn't think twice. Just bear in mind July is also a difficult time for people to schedule wth vacations and such. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/12-birthday-party#post-2402781 Tue, 29 Dec 2015 09:19:32 +0000 HappyBaker 2402781@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DS turns one next week and all of our family was just in town for Christmas. If I had planned better I would have just brought a cake to Christmas dinner for him, but the holidays really snuck up on me and so did his birthday! </p> <p>We've always thrown big awesome parties for his older sister so I'm just feeling super guilty about skipping a party this year, but I know family members won't be able to come visit again for a few months so I'm considering doing a 1/2 birthday party in July..</p> <p>How do you feel about half birthday parties? If you got invited to a 1.5 year old 1/2 birthday would think it was dumb or fun? </p>