I do my thing with the kids and my parents. I usually let them pick a movie and where they want to eat. I do that for all 4 of them. I am BIG on birthdays.
My ex does his thing which really, I have no idea what that is. Lots of times he will just celebrate on his day of the week over at his parents. He doesn't seem to do really well with just him and the kids. So that doesn't happen much. If the birthday falls on a weekend, I celebrate one day and he does the other.
It doesn't mean I love the situation but it works. My kids are happy and that is all that matters in the end.
kat
Me-53(and learning!) S24, S21, D18, D17 Just keep swimming, Just keep swimming. Dory