Did you throw a birthday party for your 1 year old ?

So.. our baby is turning 1. In laws months ago asked about her having a birthday party. I was like huh? The even picked out a date and everything, a couple days after her real birthday. Really odd I think. My husband just recently asked me about it again since we are a few weeks away, saying hey my parents have bought gifts and what not. We need to plan this party. In my mind all I wanted was to just have the 2 of us, a cake and take a couple pictures. But no, he and my in laws are expecting an actually party with all 15 of their aunts cousins, siblings etc to come. This morning husband and I got in a fight about it. His parents say if I don’t throw one they will, but then that makes me look bad. What do I do? Did any of you have a birthday party for a one year old?

Do I looks humbug to his family because I don’t want to have a party? She won’t even remember it. Do I just suck it up an plan it ?

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Stillsittinghere · 51-55, M

We had parties for both of our boys for every birthday. Their earliest ones were obviously more for the parents than the baby. But it’s a great way to create memories for the scrapbook that you’ll look back on and get all choked up over. It’s good for the baby when he/she is older and can look back at how special he/she was treated. It’s a great opportunity to socialize with other parents that have similar aged children and build friendships that may prove to be lasting. All these make it sound like you are using the baby for your own benefit but it won’t feel that cheesy once it is occurring. You will feel nothing negative during the party and will walk away with great pics and great memories!