My kids share a birthday - they were born exactly 3 years and 1 minute apart. So, coming up in December my son turns 1 and my daughter turns 4. I am stumped about what I should do to celebrate. Any ideas? Thanks in advance for the suggestions.
I don’t think you need to do anything fancy, My dd is turning one in a month and we are just doing a picnic lunch and letting the kids run wild and free in the backyard. I guess depending when you live if it is cold you could hire a community centre have the party there that way the mess is not at your house and lots of them have kitchens to prepare food in. It also allows your daughter to invite a few firends and it is large enough to accomadate family and friends.
Hi Khatty! Unfortunately, where you & I live in December, sending the kids outside to play is borderline child abuse! It is STINKING cold in December! (But not as bad as January & February)
Obviously, I don’t have any experience with two, but I’m thinking that this will be your easiest year of celebrating! Your son will still have no real clue about what is going on, but next year and certainly the year after that, he will and one day double celebrations will be protested. I feel your pain…now already!
My suggestion would be to have a family & super close friends party at home (likely cheaper and fewer kids to tear the place up) for both your son and daughter. Then, have your daughter pick one, two or three kids (and their parent) to join you at a special kids centre or swimming pool (dry your hair before going out!) After the “event” go to their common area, open presents and give them each a little bag (your daughter can help decorate them) with treats for them to enjoy at home (or there) - lunch bags are fun for little ones. Or take them to (ughh) McDonalds for lunch.
OR…arrange for your husband and son to go out for the morning and have a tea party with your daughter and a few friends (and mommies). Cookies (made ahead of time), Tea Cups, tablecloths, pretty dresses, etc. Gift bags could include pretty smelling handlotion & a brush set? I’m sure you could find some nice looking stuff at the dollar store. Ask the moms ahead of time if you can paint the girls nails at the party. Unfortunately, this idea means cleaning the house before and after…and more leg work to pull together. But there is potential for it being a CALM day. 
Just throwing things out here…no idea if they’re realistic…
If you have the funds Hire someone to do Balloon animals and face painting… I find this a big hit with kids
Good Luck
Oh, I like the idea of a tea party in the morning for the Girl portion of the party. That is a doable idea that is special enough, we haven’t been playing tea party much since my son was born.
Good idea to keep it simple for the baby, At 1 year they are still pretty clueless about the event.
Thanks for the ideas.