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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Thanks everyone.  Actual birthday is Aug 8.  For a host of reasons, if we delayed we'd be looking at Labor Day weekend, late Sept (ages after the real birthday), or a weekend when only one parent can be present.

I think in this town July birthdays are easier.  People go away, but not as much.

I am where I am and just need to make an imperfect choice.

I also don't want to anger the few parents who have said they're coming by canceling last-minute.  At the same time, if I don't cancel I'm afraid a couple of kids will change their RSVP due to last-minute Shenandoah plans or something, then things will be really sad!

Party's in a week.[/quote]

Hey! August 8 is my birthday too - may I come to celebrate?!  ( And just so you know - this problem may continue into adulthood -DH had to postpone my 40th birthday party a couple of years ago until September, because none of our friends were in town.)

I'm with the PP who says it is what it is and you are right to teach your child to make the best of it. I have wonderful memories of childhood birthdays at the beach, on family trips, etc. You don't need a party at a venue every year just because everyone else does that, although I realize it is hard to pass that message on to kids.

Take heart in knowing that as your child gets a little older, this is actually a great time to have a birthday. It will be before s/he has to go back to college, for example, and friends then are always up for some late summer fun.

Happy Birthday to your August 8 baby![/quote]

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