Another weekend spent taking one of my kids to a birthday party. Being a single parent and an introvert, these are always taxing. At least I have a fridge full of beer waiting for me when I get home.

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Throwing my daughter's first birthday party the right way: open bar

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Hate kids bday parties. Would rather have a tooth extraction.

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I’m at one right now, and I definitely have a love/hate relationship with them. I love how much fun my son has, but the constant need for parents to “one-up” each other at these parties is insane

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I like hanging out with my kid and the other kids but generally don't like the parents...wife's friends at all a bit too cardboard

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I went to one today. 10:30 -2:30. 1st graders. The parents said, “Feel free to stay.” I said, “oh, I wish I could. I’ll be back at 2:30. Thanks again!” Then I left and came back at 2:30. 🙌

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Single dad here as well. It's exhausting man. Feel you on the beer. Cheers 🍻

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It is exhausting. I need a nap

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I’m glad those days are behind me, but having a teenage daughter is a whole different kind of exhausting 😂

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Hate those parties and the forced small talk. Would love to go stoned but I promised myself never while with my children

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2 kids have 4 birthday parties today, yesterday elder one had 7 hours of dancing practice 30 miles away from home, me and my wife exhausted - we are like - what were we thinking on Tuesday when we told each other that we should leave our jobs as we hate our bosses and work!cant wait to focus more on kids and today thinking maybe our jobs are not that bad! :-)

I drop my kids off at those things if at all possible. Usually hosting parents don't mind. I've also gone, sat in the corner and played Clash of Clans on my phone through the whole thing. My kids have enjoyed themselves just as much as when I was fully present.

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