Two birthdays and a baby due - what to do?

[megs]

Lulu I'm sharing your dillema, I have 2 boys born on the same day.

Not sure how you are going to work it but I plan to alternate between years, so one year one has the party with friends etc, the other just has family, the next year its the others turn.

But for ideas I had my son's at the local pool/indoor leisure complex do you have something like that near you and do they run parties?

[Pholi]

My sister has 2 boys, who are 2 years and 2 days apart. She has always given them a kids party on alternate years, but they still make a point of a cake and presents just within the immediate family for the child who doesn't get a party that year, on the actual day.

[Astrolady]

Is there someone who can help you hold a party at home ? I was planning Kameron's 5th birthday which was to be held at home. Ashton was due 2 weeks later. On the invitations I wrote in the event of an early labour the party will continue with thanks to other family members. Kameron insisted all through my pregnancy that Ashton too would be at his birthday party. He was right. Ashton was 2 weeks old the day of the party.

[LuluHB]

Thanks everyone. I know I would make it so much easier for myself if I split the years so one had a party this year and one next year, but I'm not sure at their age if they will understand why one misses out IYKWIM.

Kathryn - that's pretty cute. I personally would find it easier to have a two week old bub rather than still be pregnant, but I don't like my chances - my girls seem to like keeping me waiting! I know Mum would help me out if I ended up having something here.

Hmmm. Things to consider. Thanks again for your thoughts.

[LionsandBears]

I have no idea of the cost, but if you google kids party planners, there's a couple in Perth. They may be able to do a deal for 2 parties.

[LuluHB]

Thanks. Will check them out.

[Lana]

I have just booked a 5th birthday party at Bunnings! That's right Bunnings. They do a craft activity, face paint, play in playground, some party games and have a party coordinator and then all you have to do as a parent is bring some simple non heating party food and a birthday cake. It goes for 1 1/2 - 2 hours. And it costs.....$0! So maybe worth checking out if your local store does them.