I went to a baby shower this weekend. I never feel like I get just the perfect thing, although I typically purchase directly off the registry for both wedding and baby showers, because that ensures that it’s something they officially want, right? You scanned it, don’t complain! But there were several unexpected adorable presents – or really practical presents – and I was disappointed with my contribution. The Mom-to-be is a good friend and I’m really excited she’s joining the Mommy club... I guess I’m just going to have to supplement this shower with another random gift sometime soon. It’s nice to have an excuse to buy baby stuff! I kinda miss that ol’ Babies R Us. If you can believe this, not a single 3-pack of Carter’s onesies was in the pile. So I’ll start with that (practical!).
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Here was our Saturday:
9:00 am vet appointment (DH, kids, dog)
(I stayed behind to shower and then clean the bathroom)
11:30 am baby shower (me)
12:00 pm bday party at Bouncy Place (DH, kids)
3:00 pm playdate with church friend and her 2 kids
6:00 pm Girls’ Night Out (me)
6:15 pm McDonald’s, movie night (DH, kids)
DH said he enjoyed all that time with the little ones, and I'm so grateful to him for not being a Saturday golfer. (How do the golf widows do it??) And I very much enjoyed my GNO. I know I say, a lot, how I don’t feel like I have good girlfriends here. But look at that... three entirely different events with different GIRL friends. Maybe my lot is changing. The GNO was with 3 fellow school moms. One of them even said, “Think how many of these nights we have to look forward to! Our kids are just starting out!” Awwww. It’s true love. I know this will sound inordinately dumb, but I finally felt like one of the popular girls. And of course feelings and friendships will change and develop, who knows, but for this one night, I was there. My heart was full and my cheeks tired from laughing. It’s exactly what I’ve wished for.
PLUS, they have girl uniforms to hand down, they promised. YESSSSSSS!
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KT has been SO much better about staying in her bed. Well, as I type that I’m remembering that I ended up in AJ’s bed on Friday night because she had taken over, perpendicularly, in mine. But still, it’s not every night anymore. She shared a little gem with DH sometime on Saturday – told him that he snores. (And he does, if he’s on his back. Sorry, hon!) Unfortunately, I was not immune to her opinions, either. When asked, “What does Mommy do?” she cunningly replied, “What Mommy does in the bed is I don’t like your STINKY BREATH.”
Lovely. Called out as a mouth-breather by my own daughter.
2 comments:
My husband usually golfs during the week. ;) One of the benefits of a commission-only, make your own hours, job. I'm so glad you had a good weekend and had time to spend time with some women. I hope the good vibes continue.
I usually buy something off the registry for a baby shower and something cute from Etsy or something. You can take a gift after baby is born. :)
i swear, i sometimes want to have a kid already just so i am a better contributer to baby showers. i HOSTED ONE recently and it was sad. i needed so much input from other people - you know, who HAVE BABIES - just to have the faintest inkling on what to get. i guess the upside is that when i finally do have a kid, i'll have lots of friends who know what to get ME :)
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