tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7561837919740137511.post1960669285006045537..comments2023-03-19T06:02:26.817-05:00Comments on Everyday Truth: Teaching the Bible to Your Kids as You Walk Along Life's Busy Path: It's Their Birthday, Make It SpecialLori Fairchildhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17773662774345939679noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7561837919740137511.post-1148418897027985852010-06-15T16:38:16.273-05:002010-06-15T16:38:16.273-05:00That's awesome Emily! I'll try to learn th...That's awesome Emily! I'll try to learn that now instead of later...Tiffanynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7561837919740137511.post-47489310140831998472010-06-10T14:35:56.508-05:002010-06-10T14:35:56.508-05:00This always stresses me out as I try to make sure ...This always stresses me out as I try to make sure that birthday's are memorable and that my kids know how important they are. Unfortunately, over the years we have tried to do BIG and creative, but I burnout more than anything else. This year we let our oldest invite 2 friends from school and go wherever he wanted. He chose Monkey Business and we just went on an evening to Open play where us as parents could play with them. We had all sorts of fun racing and interacting with them and then went to DQ for ice cream. It was great, very price friendly and Noah had a wonderful night. I learned a big lesson that night as I climbed into bed for the first time in years after one of my boys birthday parties and wasn't fried. It was definitely the relational aspect vs. what we could put on.Emilynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7561837919740137511.post-54574000983802572272010-06-10T13:26:30.279-05:002010-06-10T13:26:30.279-05:00We started doing friend parties early, but we didn...We started doing friend parties early, but we didn't have any family in town. I say you know your family best, so do whatever you feel most comfortable with. At that age, if you invite friends, I'd keep it small. We have always had the rule that you can invite as many friends as the age you are turning. We would have a couple of games, cake and ice cream and presents, then send them home. We usually had an hour and a half party in the morning so we could avoid the nap issue. Ultimately, do whatever you think will make you and your kids the most happy. The last thing you want is to have five screaming four-year-olds to celebrate the birthday.Lori Fairchildhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17773662774345939679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7561837919740137511.post-72235194937154759492010-06-10T12:34:42.714-05:002010-06-10T12:34:42.714-05:00What do you think is appropriate for a 3/4 year ol...What do you think is appropriate for a 3/4 year old's birthday party? is it best to keep it simple with small family only get togethers or is it ok to go all out & invite their little friends and all?? Thanks! :)<br /><br />It seems difficult to plan around nap times, etc. with the little one's...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7561837919740137511.post-54669389686639912052010-06-10T12:16:02.389-05:002010-06-10T12:16:02.389-05:00This post is so timely! My oldest is turning 11 in...This post is so timely! My oldest is turning 11 in just a few weeks and I've never been very good with birthdays. They were never really a big deal at my house when I was growing up either. I can't imagine how affirming it must feel to have a special day like this. I love your ideas, and will be incorporating many of them in our birthday parties from now on. THANNKS LORI!!Erinnoreply@blogger.com