A not-so Happy Birthday for my Daughter!
By katpuchboy
@katpuchboy (392)
Philippines
September 30, 2008 1:06am CST
My daughter is celebratnig her birthday on October 30. In as much as I wanted to give her a party, I don't think I can organize one because of a very tight money matter. With all the household expenses, unpaid bills, and loans, it will be very difficult for me to give her the party other children are having in our neighborhood. I'm thinking of just a simple dinner with my husband and all my children during that day. And I can also buy her her favorite doll.
Do you think that's ok? Or do you have other things in mind on how I can make her happy without too much spending? Thanks.
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3 responses
@thanujad (405)
• Sri Lanka
4 Oct 08
Best thing is to tell your daughter the reason of your inability to have a party. She will understand. Everyone cannot afford to have parties all the time. When you share your hard part of bringing them up with all the expences they will have a better future than you because they'll know what to do to over come that. Family dinner is a good idea and also if you can take her to the beach or a park too will make her happy. Don't worry I think you have wonderful family.
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@katpuchboy (392)
• Philippines
12 Oct 08
Thanks for the response, Thanujad! I like your comment with my discussion. Not only because you think that I have a wonderful family, but because you appreciated my idea of just having a dinner with my husbands and children. I think I really should talk to her and tell her that party is not really very essential at this time. Yeah, she will understand.
Regards!
@tamarafireheart (15384)
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30 Sep 08
Hi Katpuchboy,
Well really hope your will have a lovely birthday but if she wants a party, you can give her a litle party with only her close friends and you don't have to spend too much money if you just get some nibbles for the children and some soft dinks and you can even bake a little cake for her, if not I hope she will have a nice birthday.
Tamara
@katpuchboy (392)
• Philippines
1 Oct 08
Hi, Tamara. Your suggestions are really great. I'll just invite her closest friends and have a small celebration. Just this morning, my friend who owns a "balloons and party needs store" pledged that she'll send my girl 10 big balloons for her birthday... Hehehe.
@tamarafireheart (15384)
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1 Oct 08
Hi Kat,
I'm glad you like my idea, that is great that she will have 10 balloons as well and make a big fuss of your liitle girl, sh will rememer this day for ever, have a nice party, you could always invite the parents and you grown ups will have a nice party too, and make it a big special day without costing too much. Have fun.
Tamara
@katpuchboy (392)
• Philippines
3 Oct 08
Yeah... i'll take picture of that special day. And I'll try to share some of those pictures soon.
Happy posting!
@neildc (17239)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
3 Oct 08
It is so impractical nowadays to spend so much just to celebrate birthdays, or something, with the crisis we are experiencing now. Though I myself wants to have my kids' birthday special, especially the one that is celebrating their first, I still consider the financial status of the family. It you wish to have your baby's birthday memorable for her, you can have a simple party at home, with the kids in the neighborhood. That is fine and the kid will enjoy it. And don't forget the give thanks to the One.
@katpuchboy (392)
• Philippines
3 Oct 08
Nice one, Bro!!! I will sure do that. Just a small party for the kids in the neighborhood. Maybe I can make spaghetti, sandwich and order ice cream (you know, sorbetes from the Potrero). Anyway, my friend pledged that she'll give my girl 10 big balloons. That will sure lighten the party up!
Regards!
