What kind of aunt are you?
By solxee
@sol_cee (38219)
Philippines
June 27, 2018 9:39pm CST
My nephew will turn one next week. First birthdays are special in my family. My brother and my sister-in-law will throw him a children’s party. They’ll have cakes and balloons and games for the kids. They’ll invite the kids of their friends and most of our relatives. My nephew won’t probably remember the details since he’s still a baby. The adults however will surely take many pictures for him to look at when he’s old enough. Anyway, I sent money to my brother for the birthday cake. It will be my present. It’s a special Boss Baby (the movie) inspired birthday cake so it’s kinda pricey. Last November, my other nephew also turned one. I paid for his birthday cake too. I think I’m the ‘Birthday Cake Aunt’ now. Hahaha
How about you? What’s your experience with children’s parties?
P.S. The photo was my other nephew’s birthday cake. It was a Mickey Mouse theme cake with cupcakes.
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
28 Jun 18
Cute themes for all the parties. I'm the aunt that likes to spoil my niece and nephew :) Shower them with clothes and toys!
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
28 Jun 18
@sol_cee They are just too cute :P
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@sol_cee (38219)
• Philippines
28 Jun 18
@infatuatedbby wait till they grow up? lol
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@JustBhem (70555)
• Davao, Philippines
28 Jun 18
I spend much money on Basty's 2nd year Birthday.
Because on his first day, we only bought him cakes and ice cream when it should be "Bongga".
We celebrated his Birthday in one of the Resort here where there is a swimming pool for kids.
Father was the one who bought Lechon, and I am for the other food.
His Parents did not contribute any cents for the party.
I even was the one who paid for her Mother's relatives entrance, imagine that.
Thank God because, during that day, I received my SSS pension already.
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@responsiveme (22926)
• India
28 Jun 18
That's a pretty nice cake out there.A cupcake to go with the main slice is fun as kids and me always want a second piece.
Got to look upBoss Baby.
Aunts are great
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@sol_cee (38219)
• Philippines
28 Jun 18
@responsiveme do you have birthday cakes or children’s parties in your culture?
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@responsiveme (22926)
• India
28 Jun 18
@sol_cee I think I am. The nieces hopefully think so.
My aunts were great, I can say that in all honesty
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@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
28 Jun 18
Hi Sherlocked. I am between strict and nice. so far my nephews and nieces were well behaved and they are good. Plus they are shy so I didnt have much problem.
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@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
28 Jun 18
@sol_cee Thank you, Sherlocked. I do my best always. I miss them a lot too.
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@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
28 Jun 18
Hi Sherlocked. I am between strict and nice.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
28 Jun 18
We especially celebrate first birthdays in our family. I have one nephew from my brother and he is also my godson so I have celebrated his birthday all of his life, of course, the fact that his birthday is also our anniversary reminds me every year lol By the way he is 45.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
28 Jun 18
@sol_cee Absolutely, he was not a c-section, it was just the day he was born.
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@DaddyEvil (137249)
• United States
29 Jun 18
Hmmm... well, your title causes me a problem. I've never been female and don't really want to lose my man-bits to give that a try.
When my daughter was little, we had parties (not just birthday) every year. I took tons of pictures of her and all the other kids we invited. (When the kids came for other parties they always ask to see the photos I took in previous years. I'm glad I kept the negatives! Some had to be re-printed several times!)
Believe me, there are worse things to be than the 'Birthday Cake Aunt'. Think, I know one little girl who was always so happy to come to Pretty's birthday parties because she never had one of her own.
The year she told us that, Pretty and I hosted a birthday party for her and her parents and siblings... *shake my head* The little girl was the only one who showed up. Her parents dropped her off and left. (They didn't even wait for me to get to their car to say hello... ) I called and ask if she could stay the night so we could take her to a movie. That was another first for her.
Why are there parents like that???
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@DaddyEvil (137249)
• United States
29 Jun 18
@sol_cee I simply don't understand how anyone could have a little (or bigger) child and not do this kind of thing for them... *shake my head*
Thank you.
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@sol_cee (38219)
• Philippines
29 Jun 18
@DaddyEvil I’m an absentee mom. I wasn’t there to celebrate my kids’ birthdays because I have to work abroad. I guess I’m THAT parent.
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@sw8sincere (5204)
• Philippines
28 Jun 18
I was the one who paid for my nephew's Photo booth. I should be the "Birthday Cake Aunt" but someone has already took up that place. =)
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@sw8sincere (5204)
• Philippines
28 Jun 18
@sol_cee yes it is my friend.. there were also free accessories to wear while taking photos.
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@simplfred (20641)
• Philippines
28 Jun 18
You are an amazing aunt. And Boss Baby is an amazing theme. Maybe I'm just the "Uncle Cake Eater"... lol.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
29 Jun 18
As an aunt, whenever my nieces have their birthdays, I buy them gifts. Usually, they are clothes, which they really like.
Indeed, here in the Philippines, we believe that when a child turns 1, we have to give him a party even if he isn't aware of it yet. What is important indeed, is when he turns older, he will get to see the pictures.
The next birthday that we have to give a party also is when they turn 7 years old.
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@caopaopao (12395)
• China
28 Jun 18
Your birthday present is great. Your nephew must be very happy.
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@caopaopao (12395)
• China
28 Jun 18
@sol_cee When he grows up, he will remember you. By looking at these pictures.
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@sol_cee (38219)
• Philippines
28 Jun 18
@caopaopao It’s my utmost pleasure to be a part of his milestones.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
29 Jun 18
i once attended the birthday party of our neighbor. with my sister, we just sat at the corner of the living room, and had some chats with the parents of th celebrator.
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@sol_cee (38219)
• Philippines
29 Jun 18
@ridingbet the celebrant wasn’t a baby then?
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
29 Jun 18
@sol_cee yes, 2 boxes of Toblerone. 1 white and another the dark chocolate
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