Post by mikehoncho on Jan 13, 2013 21:15:19 GMT -5
I agree with you Cream. It's not my most favorite thing in the world to go to a birthday party (hell, I don't like leaving my house) but if people felt they had to be drunk to be there I would just rather they not bother. I get that it's not the best time ever but it's important to the parents and to the kid when they are older. My cousin had 4 in 4 yrs, so it feels like it's always someone's birthday but her oldest always says how much she loves it and that she loves that I always bring her pie for her birthday and that is just about all I need to make me want to go. I like being a part of events like that, especially for a first birthday. It seems so eventful to me.
Post by creamsiclechica on Jan 13, 2013 21:27:13 GMT -5
Ernie, I'm not breaking up with you! I don't know how to quit youn darlin'
And I'm not saying anyone is a bad person. I'm just having a difference of opinion. And generally speaking, I'm a lot more emotional about things than most people, so it could stem from that. Also, I love kids, even other people's kids, and without sounding like a creeper, I am the person who always has a blast at kids' parties because I am running around with all of them.
I don't think most people, even Ernie, wouldn't go to a party of a good friends kid if it didn't have booze! I drink booze like I would drink a soda. I enjoy the taste, not to get drunk. Therefor, having wine or beer is like having water or soda at my house.
Booze has a bad rap in the US, you don't have to want to get drunk to drink a beer. Kids also can be around booze growing up and not turn into an alcoholic! They should know they can't drink it, and adults should know not to get smashed at a daytime kids party.
I don't think most people, even Ernie, wouldn't go to a party of a good friends kid if it didn't have booze! I drink booze like I would drink a soda. I enjoy the taste, not to get drunk. Therefor, having wine or beer is like having water or soda at my house.
Booze has a bad rap in the US, you don't have to want to get drunk to drink a beer. Kids also can be around booze growing up and not turn into an alcoholic! They should know they can't drink it, and adults should know not to get smashed at a daytime kids party.
Yeah, I've gone to booze free kid parties, because I am friends with some people whose kickass kids make it worth it. They are a very select group, though.
I guess I just see it as inappropriate, but I don't know your guyses lyves so I can't judge you. I would, however, judge my own friends.
. I guess I don't see how something legal and normally drank is inappropriate. I guess if you are talking people getting drunk, sure. But offering people a single beer or a glass of wine when they arrive, no different than a soda. Nobody is drunk in either situation.
Post by muppetinma on Jan 13, 2013 22:26:07 GMT -5
I feel like booze at a kid's party is like whipped cream on pie. Does the pie need whipped cream? No. Does whipped cream make the pie better? Yes. Will too much whipped cream ruin the pie experience? Yes.
I feel like booze at a kid's party is like whipped cream on pie. Does the pie need whipped cream? No. Does whipped cream make the pie better? Yes. Will too much whipped cream ruin the pie experience? Yes.
I guess I just see it as inappropriate, but I don't know your guyses lyves so I can't judge you. I would, however, judge my own friends.
. I guess I don't see how something legal and normally drank is inappropriate. I guess if you are talking people getting drunk, sure. But offering people a single beer or a glass of wine when they arrive, no different than a soda. Nobody is drunk in either situation.
All of this. I don't see how it could be considered inappropriate. No one is suggesting there be body shots off of one year olds. A little beer or wine is standard for a party IMO.
Eh, everyone drinks here. At any opportunity. So all parties have booze, it's a given.
The funniest thing I've gotten from this post is OPK. Thanks Ernie this made me laugh. I'm not a fan of OPK either, and kids' parties in our circle are chaos. Everyone has 2+ kids and drinking is definitely needed/warranted.
Post by charlielove on Jan 13, 2013 23:00:26 GMT -5
We most definitely served beer and wine at Claire's 1st birthday. I didn't have any, but I did feel like I should offer it to make it more tolerable for others. She was the only kid there though, so it couldn't have been too bad.
Post by Dorothy Zbornak on Jan 14, 2013 2:00:24 GMT -5
Ladies, I'm not advocating getting completely drunk at a kid's party. As the birthday parent, you probably don't have to have a beer or a glass of wine ... You're high on the fact that your precious child is turning one. While your friends surely love you and love your child, they are not as high on the excitement of your child turning one as you are.
I'm not saying keg stands for all ... just glass of wine or sparkling wine makes tolerating a room full of screaming kids who are not your own a lot easier.
Post by rainbowchip on Jan 14, 2013 7:07:18 GMT -5
This has been bugging me all night! If its not about using the alcohol to get a buzz or take the edge off, then why isn't soda or water or punch just fine to drink? It can't just be about the taste and if it is then I will flame the shut out of you because I like the taste of expensive lasagna too but I don't expect it to be served at every birthday party!
We have one circle of friends where booze would never be at a party. Another group that always has booze.
Thad's party will likely be a late afternoon affair. There wont be that many kids. We will have beer and wine because that is how we throw a party. Plus, once the guest of honor goes to bed, we will keep hanging out.
There is nothing wrong with having alcohol at a kids party. And there isn't anything wrong with saying a room full if screaming kids isn't your idea of a dream day.
This has been bugging me all night! If its not about using the alcohol to get a buzz or take the edge off, then why isn't soda or water or punch just fine to drink? It can't just be about the taste and if it is then I will flame the shut out of you because I like the taste of expensive lasagna too but I don't expect it to be served at every birthday party!
This has been bugging me all night! If its not about using the alcohol to get a buzz or take the edge off, then why isn't soda or water or punch just fine to drink? It can't just be about the taste and if it is then I will flame the shut out of you because I like the taste of expensive lasagna too but I don't expect it to be served at every birthday party!
Post by rubber pants on Jan 14, 2013 7:49:02 GMT -5
THere is one birthday party each year that we DREAD going to beucase they NEVER SERVE ALCOHOL and the food always sucks. DH hunts on thier land so we cant bail on the party. Worst party ever.
Post by browneyedhunni85 on Jan 14, 2013 8:35:23 GMT -5
Cream, I really like your train of thought lately! I feel the same way. I just never thought kids parties and booze mixed. I didn't know people served it at parties either. I want to enjoy my kiddos party without worrying if Uncle Bubba is having too many bud lights.
This has been bugging me all night! If its not about using the alcohol to get a buzz or take the edge off, then why isn't soda or water or punch just fine to drink? It can't just be about the taste and if it is then I will flame the shut out of you because I like the taste of expensive lasagna too but I don't expect it to be served at every birthday party!