My kiddos are five and three.  I’ve always wanted a naming ceremony ... picnicky, informal and earthy in the woods somewhere nearby.  I have significant adults picked for them (not wanting to use the term god parents) and want to make them know to other close friends and family but are the kiddos too old for such a ceremony/celebration?  I’ve always so wanted one and will regret it if we don’t but part of me feels a little silly doing it this far down the line.  So much has happened to get in the way over the years since they were born though.

What do you think?

Much love x x x

They sound like perfect ages to me, they can be really involved and it will be meaningful and memorable to them both.
Our plans for a naming ceremony for small bear were scuppered and life has got in the way since, but I like to think we’ll have a celebration for our two one day. Enjoy your plans!

I also think its a lovely idea and would say why not? We are the same wrt god parents etc and may do something at some point, so know what you feel like about feeling a bit silly. Saying that though, I bet your family and friends would love it and tour children would also have the pleasure of remembering it, which they wouldn’t have if you’d done it earlier.
Best wishes with any plans x

never too old…go for it xx

I dont think they sound too old at all! They will remember it now and can treasure the memories! x

My friend had naming ceremonies for her baby, 5yo and 10yo all at the same time. So, no!

Clare xxx

Thanks Mamas you’ve given me confidence and a smile this morning.  Given as we only get one shot at life why pass things by that turn to regrets.  In that case I’m putting a request in for an Indian summer so that september is good picknicking weather and the woods welcoming.

Happy saturday

X

I would have though not as they are more like to remember it as a special day for them.

Rye was about 18 months, and it was lovely cos he had a fab time running around with his uncle and guardians, etc.  I plan to celebrate various stages, so will celebrate when he is 13 and venturing into the beginnings of manhood and he will receive keys to the house.  At 16 I’ll plan a trip for him on his own with friends, maybe camping or a musical festival. 

18 perhaps going abroad on his own.  Modern equivalents of rites of passages, and tests of character.  It’s all rather vague at the mo, as obviously a way off yet.

Lovely Joxy - you have similar plans to me - the threshold of teenagedom being an important one as often in our society its an awkward time for kids and they don’t feel special at all ... funny old age.  The music festival is a good one for the 16 landmark - funny enough I was 16 when I went to my first one only my parents went bankrupt at that point so I bought me, my boyfriend of the time and my dad a ticket for glasto where David Bowie (my dads and my hero!) was playing.  A bit topsy turvey but set the benchmark for the rest of my music loving life really.

Much love x x x

My dd1 was 6 when we had her naming day - I’d always wanted to do one for her but my ex said no way and then when dh and I got married, she chose to change her surname to his/ours and we really wanted to celebrate her so we held a naming day for her the day after our wedding - it was lovely and she had a brilliant time We had it at our house and had a cake with her name iced on it and a book for guests to write messages in for her. My dad made a lovely speech, too - I was really glad we did it.

Hope you enjoy yours! xx

Beautiful idea to be treasured.
Never too old.
Enjoy - Enjoy - Enjoy xx

Agree with the others definitely never too old. We intend to have one for all ours once our family is complete (we are hoping for one more). I see them as a way to celebrate your children, and I think it will be nice that they are old enough to understand and enjoy it, and also to understand who their significant adults are and the roll they can play. Hope you get that lovely weather for it