Suggestions for party for 1 year old (yes, really!)

[Monkeybar]

I wasn't going to bother doing anything other than family for ds's 1st birthday, but feel the need to bow down to peer pressure, as we have been to a few, now and I feel that I should return the gesture. Trouble is, dh won;t be there as working (farmer). Haven't got much of a garden, don;t really want to do a pass the parcel, as I think they're too young, it'll be too hot to do much anyway, and really it's just an excuse for a mums get together, as I've been back at work for 3 months and haven;t seen anyone for ages. B'day is Thursday, wanted to do something Sunday. WOuld be v grateful for suggestions. Also, do I need to do party bags and if so, what goes in them?

[HonorMatopoeia]

For Dd's first we hired the local school pool and one of their mobile classrooms. Was quite relaxed and just a get together sort of thing, kids were all shattered after a swim so we got to chat! In party bags I put a slice of bday cake, bubbles and a shaker type thing.

[Monkeybar]

Pool is a great idea - but I think I might've left it a bit late for this weekend?!! Will get party bag supplies tomorrow. Might have to just go paddling pool. Also bit of a problem as garden slopes and there is no shade!!

[kittywits]

Just let them play and give the mums somw wine. if gathering stuff for party bags is too stressy, go to the pound shop and get each child a little gift, works wonders