my controversial opinion, making over the kids rooms + the truth about birthdays!

[@narva6772]

I remember watching you a few years ago and today I got this random thought to look your channel up again and I'm so shocked that ROSIE IS 11?????? AND TWINS ARE 5?????? AND BENJAMIN IS 3??? They're so young in my mind, AND ROSIE IS ALMOST A TEENAGER! Ubelievable. I'm proud of all of them and impressed of how well you handle in such a big family. And I'm happy you're being such a kind, loving family. Ps. subscribed, so I don't miss anything anymore...

[@mkabs19]

I think it’s fine to celebrate kids birthdays together especially some years. I do like the idea of singing specially for each child tho. Makes them feel special

[@bethaniebermingham]

I have four kids with birthdays from April 15th to April 30th. We do one big combined birthday party but I set up a table for each of them with a cake that matches their “theme” that they choose. We also try to do a little something special as a family on their actual birthday like go out to dinner where they choose or go on a hike/bike ride, etc. they don’t mind sharing at all and I feel better about inviting everyone to one party instead of 4.

[@justacellist3989]

Not siblings, but my grandma and I had birthdays 2 days apart and we always celebrated together. I LOVED IT. In fact I loved it so much, the year they thought it would be nice to give me my own party I absolutely refused.

[@sophiamclean23]

My sister and I are 8 years apart but our birthdays are the day after each other! I don’t remember having shared birthdays when I was young (too much of a difference in age) but now we are older we absolutely love it! We still celebrate separately but always have a day to celebrate our “almost twin” birthdays together and it is so special for us. Close birthdays are a blessing!

[@natalierobertson2469]

Girl you are literally the most stunning queen I have ever seen ! Your so beautiful!!!

[@hello_danielle]

One thing I would like to add to the overall conversation is that the emotional tone of the parents matters more than if a kid as their own party or a joint one. If you do spectate parties but the child hears mom or dad complaining about the money, time, energy that it takes to do their specific party it kinda lends to the kid not actually feeling extra celebrate cause they had their own party but actually lends them to feel possibly responsible and guilty for the added stress and burden. One thing my therapist said that really encouraged me about parenting is that, your kids will go through things that are hard that you have control over and things you won’t have control over, the part you play as a parent is being the emotional support and compassionate ear and heart to them. If kids feel love, seen, compassion was offered to them, attuned to, that’s what matters. The pains they go through will stick with them when they don’t have the support system and love they needed. All this to say, a birthday is one day. If doing a joint party makes more practical sense for your family, do it. And when that kid asks for a special kind of ice cream on a random Sunday, get it from time to time and let them know you bought it because of them and because you heard their voice and wanted to give them a smile.

[@MrsNewfiefan]

My kids have had a kitchen for years. I kept it fresh by always adding something new to it every special occasion. New dishes, new play food, new “appliance”, etc. They’re 8 and 6 and still playing with it all the time.

[@KatieAddington]

We have 6 birthdays in two months, and the oldest two boys are three days apart. We've always given them the option to celebrate separately or together, and they've always chosen to celebrate together. It usually means a bigger event for both of them! 😂

[@stephaniemarler9601]

Heck, my kids have birthdays almost 6 wks apart and we have often thrown a combined party! We always do something on the day, but for friends and such, a single party has been fine and fun.

[@amycastillo1333]

So glad Miss Ivy is okay and healthy as a horse! Our household is dealing with the covid and our youngest (she's 5) has it the worst. I absolutely can not stand when littles are sick! This will be our second time dealing with covid this year and I must say I'm over it. Stay safe out there. 🙂

[@debbiemize2269]

I lived in Corpus Christi, Texas, until I was 10 years old. We spent lots of time on North Beach and going to Padre Island. I was stung by jelly fish multiple times and knocked down by huge waves! I never learned to swim and am terrified of water! I did, however, make sure my 3 children all learned to swim. So, yes,I totally hear you concerning your fear of water! Happy upcoming birthday to Rosie, Millie, and Ivie!

[@MerijaneArtist]

I love Rosie! Tell her Happy Birthday! She’s so precious! Tell Twins Happy Birthday too!❤️❤️❤️

[@Sarah_x_x_x]

Hey Angela, just wanted to drop in and say that I truly love your videos. I’ve been a viewer/follower/sub whatever you call us, since your adoption journey with Rosie. There’s something so comforting about your videos. You also crack me up (and that’s not easy to do). I love watching y’all transform your property into everything you envision it to be. I’m living vicariously through y’all until one day we buy a home on acreage too! I look forward to your uploads, I’ll usually put off watching them until the evening after the kids go to bed so I can just sit and enjoy them in peace. Take care 🙂

[@kimjaymama26]

Loved seeing a glimpse of the girls' room. I am often wondering how to arrange things for our girls. 3 in a room together (soon to be 4)

[@brettelizabethspore]

I haven’t been on your channel for a few months and this was my first video back. It blows my mind how fast the kids grow up!

[@amyhilyar1055]

3 of my 6 have June birthdays within 13 days. This year we had a son turn 19, a daughter 17, and a son 11. We always do extended family together and celebrate them individually on their actual birthday with just us! No complaints yet😉

[@lindsaymoussa2118]

I first found your channel when I came across your twin pregnancy updates when I was expecting my own twins. Have been around ever since!

[@kelliemccarty6041]

I have twin cousins and we were born three days apart. Growing up we lived next door to each other. So we literally did everything together, including birthday parties. The weekend before our birthdays we would have a big joint party and then the weekend afterwards our parents would take us to the local water and amusement park. We loved it!

[@crunchybeen4263]

Love listening to you chat and share. My kids are older and we have homeschooled for over 15 years...six more to go. Gotta get my school room organized too

[@delindawilliams3935]

Someone caused me to be afraid of the water as a child, then scare me on a boat, so I can't swim and won't go on a cruise etc. However, I still love the beach and pool, hoping to learn how to swim one day. The boat is pretty. When you said that Benjamin is almost 3, my mouth fell open.😮 I started watching about 6 months or more before he was born. The time just flew by. Only my oldest celebrate birthdays together, because they are twins. I love makeovers, so I'm waiting with excitement.

[@MrsNewman759]

Omg! Same with the play kitchen! Got it for my daughter at 3 and she never played with it. So when we moved across the country at 5 we got rid of it. Now she loves playing kitchen at 7 and I’m like really?! We had one!

[@jacquelines.3911]

My twins are turning FIVE this Sunday and I am majorly in the feels, too. I have been listening to Slow Down and ugly crying daily.

[@2plus2by2]

We have 4 birthdays in less than a month within our immediate family, and when you add one niece that makes it 5. We do a family summer birthday, and a family winter birthday with the extended tribe. I do let my daughter and I celebrate our own days but do the twins together, and allow 2 themes.

[@joannafoster3423]

3 of our kids have December birthdays plus Christmas. So we started doing one big summer party with friends and family together for all the kids, then on their actual birthday they pick their meal and dessert and open one last gift.

[@sueehorn9137]

Agree on fear of kids and water.Iwas thrown in the deep end the pool at a birthday party.I was 13.I got myself out by walking to the shallow end.My oldest daughter at 3,stepped off the steps at the shallow end and was under water where I was standing(8 months pregnant)looked to my right and she was under water.I pulled her out by grabbing her hair. Went to our Pediatrician,x rays showed water spots which was pneumonia.Sent her home with meds,vaporizer.She nearly drowned at the hands of another girl at age 11! Our 3rd grandson drowned at 28 months old by going out through a sliding bedroom door at a friend's house.I handled the whole funeral.Absolutely the worst experience ever! This happened 52 yrs ago with my daughter,68 yrs for me,and 35 yrs ago for my grandson.Always have life jackets on,anywhere around water!

[@Carol_in_Colorado]

Regarding investing and special needs children: Please note that if your child will need to depend upon SSI in the future or Medicaid, there are income caps and limits. Having a bank account in their name can (unfortunately) harm their financial future. Please consult with a financial and trust attorney before creating any sort of account. Many states have specialized special needs trusts that you can use to save, but these are specific and need to be set up by someone who can ensure these funds don’t cancel out potential benefits. 😊

[@DeniseDCoy]

I second this! There are indeed people that work with special needs trust. My husband has a friend who works with it and has a personal experience with it as well

[@singlemomof14505]

THIS. Worked with special needs for 20 years. Be very cautious and find someone who knows what they are doing.

[@mitchellmadness222]

I am a mom of two kids with disabilities who get SSI. ABLE accounts are the safe option that does not effect it at all!

[@au-somebrookesadventures2963]

I have autism and when I turn 18 August 24th I get ssi money

[@au-somebrookesadventures2963]

@@singlemomof14505 I have autism people say there is a look and said there is no look to autism

[@fishtaylfertility]

My oldest two are a month apart and the oldest's birthday is in July, on the week where it seems like literally everyone is on vacation. So this year we celebrated him individually on his day and will celebrate him and his sister with a joint party closer to her birthday when people are in town.

[@lindsaywilson7653]

I think it’s really important to separate the birthdays so they feel equal to each other, you don’t choose your birthday and I think it should be a day to feel special as an individual, the date shouldn’t matter even if the birthdays are only a few days apart, the only exception, I think, is if the child specifically asked for a joint celebration x

[@wendychick8368]

Our triplets when they were little shared birthdays, we sang to each separately though. As they got older we have three days in a row where they get to each choose a meal and dessert, we rotate each year who gets to choose on the actual birthday. They like it that way, as we celebrate them individually.

[@brandeegoodnight532]

My sister and I have the same birthday but two years apart. When we were little our parties were together. As teens not so much. As adults I love to spend our birthday together. I feel blessed to share a birthday with my sis! 🥰

[@amandademarco5527]

I have one on July 7, twins July 20 and one Aug 5. We do one huge party with friends and extended family. But I make small cakes ,they pick dinner and they get gifts on the day of their birth.

[@deneeblstmama1128]

We have 7 birthdays and 3 adoption days between September 3 and Nov 8……we celebrate together some years and separate other years. Sometimes the kids have asked to celebrate in July and do a swim party.

[@joanlenhard82]

I am a twin and always celebrated our birthdays together until we got married. I never minded celebrating together, I think its easier to celebrate together then its really nice for the family together and not to make so many treats over more days.

[@crunchybeen4263]

We have three birthdays within 13 days. Hubby and daughter are three days apart. Usually we do small friend parties for each kid and hubby usually gets a family dinner.

[@becishearman9529]

LOVE this video - thank you! ❤️ 3 out my 4 kids were due on the same day, but 2 were early, and 1 was late! 😅 we’ve only celebrated the two closest dates as a joint birthday once (4 days apart). Apart from that, it’s always been for us separate parties with a different mix of friends, and a reshuffling of the cards around the room! I call it “Birthday Season”, and it feels as bonkers as Christmas, but I love it! ❤️🥳❤️ xx

[@madelovinglycrochet]

It gets slightly humid in the UK and we’re all running round with nothing on like we’re on fire, it gets super humid in the south and Angie has a sweater on like it’s autumn ☺️

[@CJ-gp9cn]

My cousins, 3 sisters, had birthdays on 6, 7, 8 September. Each year they had the option of everyone having a separate party, or no parties and a family holiday with an extra week off school instead. They had to work together to decide, which took all year, contracts were drawn up for future birthday arrangements... lol. One year they did all have a party at the same place though, just 3 parties over a couple of weekends.

[@TheTexasBoys]

Have you ever considered having the kids take swim lessons. I took my kids for swim lessons at the local Y and they had a blast, gained confidence and met other homeschool kids! It was a total win! They worked their way up thru the classes and became really strong swimmers.

[@raukurareid5022]

In June we have a birthday week as we have a birthday everyday from the 24th to 29th (grandad, nana, my sister, nanna, my younger sister and I share a birthday together, our cousin) So we book a family holiday every year and spend an entire week together.

[@corihill7321]

Our girls (4yrs apart in age) have bdays 3 days apart and we have celebrated them separately every year but one. We don't do big parties though. We just have dinner with family and they get to choose an adventure for the day. The only year we did a bigger party was the year we did them together. 🙃

[@barrettfam9]

Our oldest sons’ (identical twins) and our youngest son’s birthdays are 4 days apart. We have celebrated together some years and separate others. As in bday parties with friends, we have done those separate. When we celebrate together or separate, our boys always have their own cake.

[@iretb73]

When I was growing up, two of my cousins, their mom, my mom, and I all had birthdays within a week of each other. We used to all get together and go out to dinner for our birthdays. I can't remember the restaurant name that we would always go to, but I remember it had a birthday dessert that always included sparklers in the cake! Always a fun memory!

[@jessicaallan7521]

We have a larger extended family (I am one of five and my husband is one of four ) so we combine my son and my nieces birthday together so that all of the aunts and uncles and cousins can make it to the party. It works for now they are both under 5 with birthdays 2 days apart . They love seeing all of their family.

[@rachelrich268]

My brother and I have birthdays the same week, my dad, sister and 2nd brother have their birthdays the same week. Mom did one big birthday each fall for all 4 of us but always did birthday breakfast on our actual birthdays. Birthday breakfast was our breakfast of choice and a few small gifts, like our favorite candy, a coloring book or hot wheel car or a book once we were older.

[@elizabethabell8731]

We have 4 of our 5 kids' birthdays in December. That includes our twin girls. We have always done separate birthdays and so far our twins have always come up with a shared theme. I am sure that will change someday. 🙂

[@audreyw3560]

2 of my boys have birthdays 3 days apart. We do just grandparents for birthday parties (at this point, that may change) and most of them live on our block so if we do one birthday the weekend before and the other the weekend later it's not a big deal. However, they're old enough to weigh in on whether they want a shared birthday party or not. This year and the last few they've thought it was the coolest to share their party. They still get their own cake and theme and each pick what food they want served.

[@audreyw3560]

And same with water 100%

[@dianacockerill9479]

My brother and sister were both on 26/8, 4 years apart and I was born on 23/8 2 years after my sister. Significant birthdays were separate other times Our birthday celebration were celebrated together. We are all in our 60’s now. Our parents are still with us so we gather together in our birthdays at their home ❤️

[@FieldsFullHouse]

We have 11 kids, 4 of those birthdays are in the month of August… two kids were born on the same day (4 years apart) The kids born on the same day we do celebrate together. It looks different each year, we do what works best. For the most part they are celebrated individually.

[@gabynanez7578]

Sister's, my brother's and my birthday are October 1st, 2nd and 3rd and usually my parents choose a Sunday to celebrate all of us. There's 2 years difference between my sister and I, and 9 years between me and my brother

[@annieeadie9666]

“ fairy farts”!!!!!!! This the very best thing I have heard all week. I needed a good laugh 😂

[@coralloyd5705]

My girls have birthdays five days apart. They have always celebrated together. They are now 20 and 18. It worked/works out best because they have always had the same friend group (they were homeschooled), and grandparents don't have to travel twice. It did get to the point where some years they wanted different themes, so we just had them switch off. Every other year they would get to choose. Now they really don't do themes.

[@christinamo7]

I have a March 2, March 17 and March 20 - and yes. they liked having one big family party. at least the two on the 17th and 20 always. but they usually just wanted March 2 sister in the same time. I have 7 children (all grown now) - so much fun. so much work. totally worth it.

[@annelang1910]

I had a similar experience with water in my childhood and has been afraid of water since - it was a nightmare learning how to swim. Nevertheless, I took the decision for my children not to be become afraid of water. So they started with swim lessons very early - accompanied by my husband and/or sister, both very fond of water and swimming. And what can I say - my children (today grown-ups) have always loved water and are all very good swimmers - my daughter loves sailing too. It is so important to turn a bad experience (or karma, whatever you like) into a good experience in the next generation.

[@shawnavienneau6148]

We have a five year old and seven year old girl's and their birthdays are 10 days apart so we've been celebrating them together for the past five years. They get to pick their own theme and have each a cake. This year in March we even added my nephew to the birthday party hes birthday is in between my girls and he lives twelve hours away so it was so special to get to celebrate together.

[@musaafirah]

If you haven't tried it before, the seasonal white chocolate peppermint popcorn from Boom Chicka Pop that they have during the winter months is amazing, like a cross between the pretzels and that popcorn.

[@sonjabergmeister8624]

I share my birthday with my 4 years younger brother. With our grandparents and godfather we had always cake together. But we always got separate parties with our friends from school. I highly recommend a cheap plastik-play-kitchen out in the yard in the kids play area. Me and my friends and also my 3 daughters played much more with it than with the fancy one inside. Outside the kids can play cooking much better with real water, mud, dirt, leaves, flowers and so on. The kritters can eat some of the creations. It is way more fun that way.

[@myhopefilleddays2923]

My sister and I had birthdays that were 3 weeks apart and we celebrated with the same party for several years…it was always so much fun! Especially since we had a few of the same friends 💕

[@hollysmith9265]

1. Water terrifies me too. 2. My girls birthdays are 3 weeks apart. They get birthdays together mostly. We separate for big birthdays. 1,5,10,13,16,18or21.

[@beverlymartin179]

I’m with you on the water terror……..got my fear passed from my mom!

[@alindsay7365]

Happy birthday to y'all ❤️ I can't believe Rosie is 11 already!!

[@pauletteh7578]

We found the INDIANA popcorn a few months ago….we buy three at a time!! SWEET & SALTY is really really good, too

[@juliajones2283]

We have twins in our family and they are definitely very much individuals! Rosie is 11! I remember when she came to you, shows how long I have been watching your lovely family. Xx

[@MrsClintA]

Our 4 kids are 14, 12, 7 and 10. 2 birthdays in Dec 2 in April with up to 2weeks max in between the two bdays. Double birthday celebrations for sure!

[@jadeharvey8667]

I know you probably get this all the time but I would love to see a video of how you parent your kiddos. Like what techniques (if any:)) you use, what are no go issues and what issues you let go (I know you mentioned before in a video I can't remember which) that you let alot of things go so they learn on their own if I remember correctly, and what are the lessons you definitely focus on. I love your videos can't wait to see more!!

[@has3068]

My dad and my two brothers birthdays were always within days of each other 24th, 30th, and 1st of the next month. We always celebrated all 3 of their birthdays together but my mom and I always had our own celebration because our birthdays were in the fall September and November. I found out a few years ago that that always bothered my one brother. So I guess it’s a toss up. Love your channel!

[@rebeccafalkner2876]

Looking gorgeous and extra refreshed lately 💕

[@AngiDas]

Our family has 3 out of 4 birthdays really close together and then a near Christmas birthday , so I get it. My son who is the December birthday is about to turn 21! That’s the craziest feeling!

[@leagarner3675]

Don't be surprised if the older boys want to play with the play kitchen too. There is something both fun and practical in that kind of play. Enjoy :)

[@Awifeofanerd]

I have six kids and four of them are in June. We have one in July and August. Right now we have to combine all their birthdays. We don’t live near family so it would be hard on them to travel more then once. I feel we will have to separate them next year because six kids celebrating on one day would be much. I can relate about the water - I don’t mind getting in myself but I don’t like my kids around it. I will take them to the pool but every time we look at a house we try to find one without a pool. I do give each kid a different theme for the party. We just did a dinosaur, Cars (the movie), and carousel horses themed party. I used to do this kind of stuff for other kids so I want to do it for my own. If I could I would do separate parties.

[@Nick2227-x3o]

I have a fraternal twin brother. Growing up we shared a birthday cake. When I got married my husband was shocked to learn that I had never had my own birthday cake. Of course, he got me a cake for my birthday then. Since then I do not really want a cake. I just like going to the grocery store and picking out a special dessert for myself. Sometimes for my birthday my husband and son make me cupcakes. So I totally understand about twins' birthday. It's great your twins get their own birthday cake and special theme. They will remember that and be glad you took the time to get them each their own cake and special theme. My son's birthday is five days before Christmas and we keep his birthday and Christmas separate.

[@achilleamillefolium2463]

I had joint birthday parties with my brother growing up, I never had a problem with it. It was fun. I was a shy kid so it was good to share the attention.

[@emmapate2433]

My 2 little ones are 4 days apart and they are 4 and 5 years old , we have done joint birthday parties. I let them pick what they want there own cakes to be and they both invite friends to birthy party we agree on a theme together and what they would like their party to be ( bouncy castle , soft play ) we sing happy birthday individually and then I make there own birthday special

[@ItsJMadd]

You do all the things so well with such a big family. I think it’s fine to have a joint bday party when they are younger but great this year you are doing a separate party for the big 5 as well as giving Rosie a special party. They will probably want a joint party again next year. Love the pontoon boat your parents got, we made so many memories when my kids were small on a pontoon. Hope to see Rosie pop her cute little face in more often ❤️

[@emmaainger7474]

Please do more interior design and layout stuff. You have such excellent taste and it's really interesting!

[@fallinginlovewithadventure6343]

We have 3 birthdays in 33 days. October 30th, November 27th & December 2nd. Then of course Halloween & Thanksgiving are in there too. LOL We have definitely celebrated all three together & separate. We have done experiences instead of parties as well. Good luck! 😃

[@nellyriley8190]

Nice blog. It’s fine to celebrate birthdays together you can make different cakes and sing for each kid By the way thank you so much for sharing Lottie 🤗 She is where she belongs! MY heart was broken before. Nice cats too. Might be time for another farm tour update and another gathered animal tour. Miss them.

[@emmalyjurson8412]

Hi Angie! I have never responded to a video yet watch every single one and love you all :) You basically are living my dream!! I grew up with 6 siblings, and 3 of us literally are a day apart for birthdays. April 21, 22, and 23, thennn May 2. I remember a mixture of combined parties and separate moments for gifts, special trips and always a separate cake each that we were able to make and decorate. I always thought this was a fun and special way to grow up!!

[@kristenlee5051]

Our two have birthdays 8 days apart and we always do birthday parties with the family together. But we give gifts from us on their actual birthday. This was the first year they each had separate friend parties but they were turning 5 and 7 and the 7 year old really didn't want all their friends together so we went with that. Not sure about the future- it's a lot of parties and celebrating over a short period of time !

[@CharCharBinks18]

My sister and I are a month apart and have two cousins with birthdays between us. The family party was always done together and none of us minded. My sister and I sometimes had our “friend” party together and sometimes separate. It was always up to us. We had a lot of friends in common who would be at both parties if they were separate so a lot of times we would want to do a party together because it meant we could do something a little more expensive.

[@terrisouza2692]

I totally understand your fear of water...I have a great fear and I stress even more when the kids are around water. Even at the swimming pool. Who says it's relaxing?...wrong!!! I was thrown in a river and couldn't swim and to this day I still can't swim and I'm 66 yrs old!

[@rosemarybravo5348]

I have 2 boys born on the same day but 2 years apart and as they got old we would celebrate one son’s birthday the day before and one on the day. Each picked their birthday dinner and they always picked their own cake. Also had 2 other sons one born 4 days before these two and another one 4 days after. Very busy time 😃

[@becomingme2689]

I have 3 boys. 2 of them are, their birthday is 5 days apart. The third one is 3 weeks before... all three get 1 big party. The oldest is 5, maybe when they are older we will do things differently but for now, one party.

[@keirstinhair7878]

Hello my name is Keirstin. I am a homeschool mom of 4. I have been thinking about moving my homeschool room to an office outside in our barn. I think I saw you have a n out building for yours as well. How does that work out for you?

[@SimplyStacyL]

We have a 5 yr old and 3 yr old who have a birthday within the same week and we’ve always celebrated them together. We’ve even offered in the past to do separate parties and they continue to want parties together. We do separate themes, though. Does make it easier for family that’s traveling here to come to both parties at once.

[@kristalkleintank9767]

My husband celebrated 4 birthdays in July growing up and they shared birthday parties. Now we have 2 March birthdays within 2 weeks of each other and my husband refuses to celebrate them together because growing up he preferred to celebrate his day without sharing a party.

[@agathareimer2924]

I feel the same way.

[@ReneesNest91]

Mine are 4 8 and 9 and the 4 and 8 year old have bdays 1 week apart. Boy and girl we usually do their party same weekend with different cakes for each kid and sometimes a dual theme.

[@littlewillowhomestead113]

I’m so sorry that happened to you Angela and I too hv a fear of water and my 5 year old around water.. I almost drowned 3 different times so I very much respect water

[@lynnd6305]

I find myself wanting to say, "Angie, please stay just a bit longer. " I enjoy watching your videos as I sit here and make cards.

[@siren1706]

My brother and I have birthdays on the 16th and 18th of Dec. My mom did our birthdays together several years. I'm 10 years older, so we had different themes, but always at the same time, until I aged out of birthday parties. Now we do dinner on our respective birthday day and call it good enough lol

[@sunflowersundays1399]

My sister has three girls. Two of them were born February 2nd & February 5th. They have combined their birthday party for family, but have their own seperate parties with their friends. She usually focuses on when they want their parties with their friends & the family party happens when it works out. So it isn't necessarily at the beginning of February. Her other daughter has a birthday on July 3rd & my sister's birthday is June 30th. They are usually at their lake house at this time, so we have celebrated the family birthday for both of them at Lake Blue Ridge!! 🎈🎁 Hope your kids have a very Happy Birthday!!!

[@corriezoetewey7860]

My girls’ birthdays are 11 days apart. We usually do one party for both. This year we are not doing full up parties and we will do something separate.

[@kimberlypoint8446]

I have 3 babies born in August. 8/5, 8/21, and 8/31. Right now we do one big party but as they get older I’m open to having one day be about them. Ex: one kid wants to go skating on their birthday, or one kid wants to go to an amusement park or shopping, etc. We wouldn’t have a party in that case. We would just do what they wanted for the day.

[@susanr791]

I came into your vlog world a little bit before Benjamin’s adoption. I cannot believe the twins are 5 or that Rosie is 11! I love the different themes chosen by the twins - so perfect! I’m looking forward to seeing the themes brought to life.

[@OneMamaToAnother]

Play kitchens are the best! My older kids like to make and film thier own episodes of 'Diners, Drive-ins & Dives'!

[@BigBlessedNest]

All of my 8 kids have birthdays lumped together minus my youngest boy and my oldest girl. 2 of them are 3 days apart, another set is 10 days apart and then the other 2 are 3 weeks apart. It's a nightmare. LOL. But it's never boring.

[@tereza9931]

As one of the twins I always shared birthday celebration, I must say that sometimes I truly wanted to have a celebration only for myself. Later my other brother is only a few days before ours birthday and I'm looking at it as a special occasion and opportunity to share a special day with another sibling. I also have 5 siblings and all of us including parent have birthdays within only 4 months. So it's not even possible to celebrate it all seperetly.

[@davyrantucci]

Feb 15-Feb 17…our first two kids of 6. We did combined until the oldest turned 9 and didn’t want little brothers friends with her friends so it’s been separate ever since. One gets the party the weekend before and one the weekend after. Oh and my Husband is ten days later, which means 3 weekends of birthdays in the shortest month of the year lol

[@heatherhaslam-smith413]

We sang to our twins together, but they did their candles individually. They also got their own cakes: #1-Minnie Mouse princess, rainbow cake in pinks and pastels, 2 tier: vanilla strawberry flavour #2-Black cat face, chocolate cake. They couldn’t have been more different, but they are still talking about it a few weeks later.

[@brittanyherron9034]

My baby sister's birthday is the day after mine. When I was a kid there were def years that I hated sharing with her and would get so upset. That being said as adults we have driven 2 hours each to meet in the middle for our birthday, it def created a special bond between us and I wouldn't change a thing about my birthday buddy parties