Jennifer3141 Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 DD is 7 today. Daddy has the car and will be working until late tonight. We technically had her party on Easter weekend so she's gotten all her stuff. We had cake last night in anticipation of Daddy working tonight. The weather is blech and looks like rain is coming. But do I make them do some school today? They've been jumping on the bed and playing Mario Wii for the day so far. Although we also let the rabbits in so they could poop all over Mom's clean kitchen floor. :glare: It FEELS like the day has been a party for them already. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan C. Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 A great story and/or video and I would call school done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 For elementary years we always took birthdays off. Once they hit 7th grade, no more birthday holidays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmasmommy Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Yep, if your bday falls on a school day we take the day off and celebrate. We will have Monday off for ds bday. One of the benefits of hsing. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brilliant Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 For elementary years we always took birthdays off. Once they hit 7th grade, no more birthday holidays. That's about how we did it, too. Today is my dd's 18th birthday and she's upstairs working on a term paper. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoVanGogh Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 My child is a Christmas baby so, no, we don't school on his birthday. ;) But I don't school on my birthday. That is always an official holiday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaillardia Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 "No. Yes. Sometimes, Depends on the child. It's up to the children." These are the responses I got from dd 16.:confused: Yes, my birthday is always a holiday but only for me; unless I want them to wait on me, bringing me bonbons and the like.:D If older one has college no day off. It just depends on what's going on in the school year for us too. For the most part, we take the day off and go to a state park or a museum or zoo. If the weather's bad, we watch movies. I used to say that we celebrated a birthday for a week sometimes, just doing various fun things if we can't do it on the birthday. I think we still celebrate as long as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmoe Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Yup, a birthday is a day off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristusG Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Birthdays are holidays around here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 We take a WEEK off from each child's birthday. I only have 2. It works really nicely for us. We take a week in February and next week (PARTY!). Then I take 2 weeks off in August and 6 weeks in November/December. 42 week school year. So, yes, they boys have their birthdays off. Although my birthday boy has to share his birthday with Mother's Day this year. I don't mind. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Never, mine included. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanceXToo Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 We like to take off for birthdays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plucky Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 We take all kids' birthdays off if it falls on a school day. We still school on my birthday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnitaMcC Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 We take bdays off when ever possible, even when they were attending ps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionfamily1999 Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 We take a WEEK off from each child's birthday. I only have 2. It works really nicely for us. We take a week in February and next week (PARTY!). Then I take 2 weeks off in August and 6 weeks in November/December. 42 week school year. So, yes, they boys have their birthdays off. Although my birthday boy has to share his birthday with Mother's Day this year. I don't mind. :) Us too! :D My kids love their birthday weeks. It's one of their favorite things about homeschooling. They get as big a break for their birthday as we give other major holidays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dm379 Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 We took today off because it is military spouse appreciation day. We absolutely take birthdays off. I'm always up for an excuse to take a day off. And then I stress because we're behind but it is usually worth it. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 The girls' birthdays are only 3 days apart, so we take that whole week off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom0012 Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Yes, we take birthdays off. Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazakaal Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 We've always had birthdays off. I think that when ds gets into high school, I'll start having him do school on his birthday. It seems like a good transition point to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BakersDozen Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 OK, so I'm the oddball here! We never take bdays off unless we had already planned on taking school off for something like spring/fall break. Taking an entire week off for us just would not work...9 (soon to be 11) weeks off each year?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda in FL Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Everyone takes the day off on a birthday, even Dad!! :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flobee76 Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 DD turned 7 on the 4th and we took the day off! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paintedlady Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 I'm a softy when it comes my kids' birthdays. No way do we do school--there's too much celebrating to do! :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Well, since I only have one and his birthday is in early September, no. We always start our school year the Monday following his birthday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momof165 Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Birthdays are holidays around here. Same at our house. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teachin'Mine Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Mandatory holiday here too. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 My kids feel their birthdays should be a Holiday. Sometimes we take the whole day off and sometimes I make it an educational movie day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlessedMom Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Kids birthdays are very special here! :):) We take the day off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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