Let the birthday invite questions begin!

The invites are strolling in! And this is a bday/twin question!

So I got a call from a mom. Her twins are turning 5 on Thursday. One is in the boys class, his twin sister is in the other. They didn't want a birthday party, but they each invited two friends from their class and are having a birthday/play date at their house on Friday. His twin sister invited the twins from her class, so there will be three sets of twins! Anyways....

It's not a formal party or anything, but I'm not showing up empty handed either. I know the kid is a twin, do I bring a little something for his sister? I wouldn't expect the same for my boys at all, so I just don't know!

Some days I think homeschooling would be easier! :laughing:

 

I'd probably get a board game or card game they can play together, or an outside toy they can use together. Like a soccer ball & net, or one of those hose sprinkler water thingie things.

 

I agree with Kate. Something they can both play with.. I always appreciate that because we have so much stuff and don't need more! (It's one of the reasons why we didn't do a friend bday party this year).

 

I think it's a good idea and at least you won't have to worry about your decision that way. But otherwise no, unless your sons know the twin sister and play with her too, I wouldn't worry about it.

 

I always take games weather they are twins or not

 

I wouldn't expect it either, but having said that, I would take something for the sister too. We have decided to only give consumables and books from now on, since I'm sure I can't be the only parent who will go insane if one more toy, dress up, figurine, or craft kit enters the house! My kids take horseback riding lessons, so with the parent's permission, we have given their friends a riding lesson too. They take their lessons at the same time and it makes a fun morning or afternoon for everyone.

 

I too was just recently invited to a friend's, brother's birthday party. My boys are invited as friends of this boy's sister who is in one of my boys' classroom. She knows they are twins so invited them both. They are not there as guests of her brother. Normally, I'd get something small as a nice birthday gesture, but in this case, I was requested not to get him anything as my boys are invited as a playdate and not guests of the birthday boy.

My boys were invited at one time to their classmate's younger sister's birthday also as guests. However, because the sister was younger, I got her a small birthday gift and the parents didn't say otherwise.

I think if the parents don't say anything, then a small gift is a nice gesture for being invited to join the party regardless of the relationship. I agree, that a gift that would include both kids is a nice idea.

 

I wouldn't expect someone to bring something if I had invited them from one child. BUT...I am a all about giving gifts, so I would definitely bring something. :good: