Couple Tells Kids Their Birthday Is On Different Day Each Year For Crucial Reason

Many parents see the logic and are thinking about doing the same.

Damjan

• Published in Interesting
• August 23, 2024

For most people, birthdays are a big deal. It’s that special day each year when everything is about you—presents, parties, and spending time with loved ones. But what if your parents celebrated your birthday on a different day each year?

That’s precisely what Abbie and Callum Guy do for their two young children, Ava and George. Callum Guy is a footballer for Carlisle United, and his job often means he’s away from home, even on important days like his kids' birthdays.

Abbie and Callum devised a clever plan to make sure the whole family can celebrate together: they switch the dates of their kids’ birthdays each year to match Callum’s days off. He can enjoy the day with them, even if it’s not their birthday.

This idea started when Ava was turning two. Callum had an away game and couldn’t be there for her birthday. Instead of celebrating without him, Abbie moved the celebration to a day when Callum was home.

They had the party, the presents, and all the fun a few days before her birthday. Ava was too young to notice the difference, and the day was still special because her dad was there.

Since then, they’ve been doing this every year. Now, Ava is five, and George is three, and neither has figured out that their birthdays aren’t always on the same day each year.

This little white lie is worth it for Abbie and Callum because it allows them to make each birthday a day when the whole family can be together.

Abbie’s mom gave her the idea. When Abbie was growing up, her mom had a busy job and sometimes had to move special celebrations to different days. Abbie remembered how it didn’t matter to her as a child as long as they still had a fun day together.

So, on Ava’s fifth birthday, they did the same thing. Her actual birthday was on a Tuesday, but Callum had to work. So, they told Ava her birthday was on the Sunday before.

That Sunday, she woke up, opened her presents, had a big party with her friends, and had a special family dinner. She was happy and had no idea her birthday was a few days later.

Even though they’ve been doing this for three years, Abbie knows they won’t be able to keep it up forever. As Ava and George get older, they’ll start paying more attention to dates.

But for now, Abbie is happy to keep the tradition going because it makes their family life more manageable and ensures that Callum never misses out on these essential moments.

When Abbie shared this idea on TikTok, people had mixed reactions. Some thought it was strange, but many parents, especially those with demanding jobs, understood why she did it. They agreed that it’s more important for the kids to celebrate with both parents than to stick to the exact date.

Abbie and Callum devised a creative solution to ensure their dad would be able to celebrate his kids' birthdays.

The couple has two children: Ava, who is five, and George, who is three.

Abbie and Callum think that creating a little fantasy for their kids is the best way to make the day feel truly magical.

Abbie and Callum’s approach shows that sometimes, parents need to be flexible and creative. It’s not about following the rules but finding ways to ensure your kids feel loved and celebrated, even if that means celebrating on a different day. Thanks to their parents' clever solution, Ava and George's birthdays are still full of joy and magic.

Damjan