tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1708683104926932654.post1249073059166469110..comments2023-04-02T05:28:51.614-05:00Comments on Midwest Parents: Birthday SeasonHeatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01979925607834752536noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1708683104926932654.post-8271663920388469052009-02-11T19:29:00.000-06:002009-02-11T19:29:00.000-06:00The birthday fairy visits their room every night, ...The birthday fairy visits their room every night, and a present is waiting for the birthday boy the minute he wakes up. This, I think, is their favorite ritual. There's usually a package from a distant relative, as no family lives close, and depending on the age, we throw a small party with pizza and games. Presents... that's a tough one, because, they do have all that they need, but I've foundAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1708683104926932654.post-7894633093860923582009-02-11T14:04:00.000-06:002009-02-11T14:04:00.000-06:00One of the best things that we do with birthdays a...One of the best things that we do with birthdays and birthday parties is to set a $5 or less price tag on gifts. It seemed so wasteful to have 5-10 children bringing gifts; my daughter couldn't begin to enjoy that many gifts, and high price tags only made me feel like it was more wasteful. We didn't want to make people feel obligated to bring something big or special, just a token gift would do. Heather Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06066996569042347677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1708683104926932654.post-86039716928242884142009-02-11T11:53:00.000-06:002009-02-11T11:53:00.000-06:00I think there is something to be said for both typ...I think there is something to be said for both types of celebrations. My 2 oldest have summer birthdays (7 days apart) so we throw 1 big party outside for family and a few of their friends. It's the only time we see a few of the relatives and friends so it's an excuse to get together and enjoy the summer weather together.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01979925607834752536noreply@blogger.com