[lilchiken]

Hi everyone! OK so my son is turning one in about 3weeks.. I don't have much family or friends around.. I only have one brother and sister in law with a doughter, 4 couples of friends, one with 2 kids.. what can I do for him that everyone will enjoy but wnt be too much for little bit of people? Chuck e cheese won't work because there's not many kids.. n a cook out well we all live about 3hrs away so not all will be able to make it.. plus I don't want his birthday to feel like a normal day.. its his first birthday.. should feel verry special.. I really need help..

[Wondergirl]

You do realize his first birthday party is more for you than for him, don't you. He couldn't care less about eating out or gifts or cake.

If I were you, I'd keep it small and very simple (and short). Is there a big enough space at your house to party in -- maybe make a simple meal that everyone will like and serve a decorated cake and ice cream for dessert. Ahead of time, hang up balloons and streamers and have things for the children to do -- a special cartoon DVD to watch -- the library has tons of them -- or have coloring or reading books available (activities will depend on their ages).

Keep it simple. You want your guests to have a good time, and YOU want to be stress free and have a good time. Take lots of pictures too.

The party to really plan for will be when he turns 13.

[J_9]

I agree with what WG said. And, don't forget, he's so young he won't remember this birthday anyway.

[mulattomama]

It's more for you and other family than for him now anyway. I just had a little gathering at my house with food and cake and lots of picture taking. You're building his memories by taking pictures so you can show him later in life. My 3 yr old loves to look at when she was 'little'. You definitely don't need to do anything elaborate or expensive. Simple is best.