If I decided to have them together then I would rent out a room at our local JCC (Jewish Community Center). They set everything up for you and have themed parties. I could do "baby likes to boogie". That would be perfect for both of them.
Well I got a LOT of opinions from people on FB, work and family... It seems everyone has a strong feeling about it one way or another- even as far as saying Chase doesn't need a b-day party at all or Abby doesn't need one since she won't remember it... Well both of those options are not being considered. I will always have parties for them- even if it is just family and cake.
The more I think about it, the more I am leaning towards having a joint party. I just have to make sure the JCC has a room available in November.
The thing is I am so jaded about throwing parties- we have done a lot between birthday parties to a retirement party for my Dad. People are SO bad with RSVPing and even when they do there are those who still don't show. Ex.- my 30th bday in June. Marc threw me a party- we had about 40 people say they are coming. 22 didn't show up! NO LIE! 22 freakin people. Of course everyone had their own excuse- some valid, some definitely not. But I digress... The thing is I take it personally. I know I shouldn't but I do. And I used to think it was just our friends but I know so many people that struggle with the lack of RSVPing. I think it is a lack of respect and no consideration for others. Each person thinks "Oh it is just me, what does it make a difference if 1 person doesn't show..." Well it does when you spend a lot of money on food and most of it doesn't get eaten. So these hurt feelings is what leads me to only want to have one party- just one event to worry about people RSVPing. After this year the kids will just have parties with their friends. If their friends don't show, it will be one less kid I will have to pay for at whatever venue we choose...
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