I voted other. It is hard to say what I would do because I'm not in the position and never have been. We rarely celebrate the kids birthdays on their birthdays. We usually pick a weekend day and take the birthday kids shopping and to lunch.

I imagine a lot of these parents do value time with their kids even if they take them to daycare on their birthdays. And I think cleaning house, buying party supplies, etc... is a valid excuse. If I were having a party for a young child the next day and knew I'd have a house full of kids or family I might try to spend a quiet day to myself also.

I'm not really hung up on the day but making a day around their birthday special. We may all have a preference but I don't think we should be so judgmental of someone's choice.

K

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