| ssmom79 |
| (Carpal \'Tunnel) |
| 11/04/11 08:31 AM |
Re: Birthday Party drama
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Hi garnet, I've been there...right where you are.
How about alternating each year the 'friend' party is held? That's something we've done in the past.
It's objectionable to be in the CO simply because it's not practical or in the best interests of the children to force parents to share a birthday celebration together if there is enough animosity between the parents that it would make the event uncomfortable or awkward for the children or even the parents.
I guess it's because I've been through so many milestones that I just don't consider a birthday party a milestone in a child's life. They will have many birthday parties.
You say your intent was not to force yourself into your ex's home, but that's what you did when you included it in the CO.