I need ideas.

My dad passed away not too long ago. I have a 3 year old and was wondering if anyone does anything special on birthdays or death anniversaries? I'd hate for my 3 year old to only associate those days as sad days.

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Am

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My FIL passed shortly after my daughter was born. On his birthday I made his favorite dessert, and on his death anniversary I made his favorite dinner and we opened a nice bottle of red wine, which was his favorite thing. We plan to do this every year to celebrate and remember him. We talk about him often, but we find it comforting to do things that would have made him happy particularly on these days.

CB

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My sister died at 38 and her kids were 11 and 15 at the time. We gather every year on her birthday and death day and make food together that she liked (we split up into “teams” and each make a few things she was known for or really liked). It’s good for all of us to connect in that way and it’s a happy occasion for her kids believe it or not. It’s nice to all be together.

Ty

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We dont do anything special for those who are dea. We think about them often but they aren't here. That being said if its the child's birthday that it happened around, celebrate it like normal. Its their day.