No I didn't freak out about my cute Mother-in-law:). A pair of tutu's with ice cream cones! AAHHHHHHHHH this made everything a little more real. I love the fact that I am having daughters but do they have to like girl stuff. Can't the be indie artist, song writing, bohemian intellectuals? I hope they get into muscle cars and can change their Dad's oil for him. That is all I ask. I am not ready for hearts and Ice cream cones and puppy dogs and hello kitty. Well actually I kind of like Hello Kitty.
Then there is all the gear! Holy Crap. Swings, seats, bouncy seats, onesies, clothes, spoons, blankets, receiving blankets, teething rings, Breast pumps ( I volunteered but that didn't go well) , Monitors, swaddlers, Car seats, strollers, jog strollers, and a million more products. I mean come on I watched the documentary Babies where an African Mom wipes her babies but on her knee then scrapes it off with a dried corn cob, that is hardcore!! And Corn Cobs are cheap! We already had 5 different conversations on how to wipe our babies butts and what to use! WHAT!?!?
But it seems like most women relish the opportunity to go and participate in a baby shower. This is a sacred time among women. Some women get news on what it will be like to be pregnant. Other women share their horror stories of their pregnancy and labor. It is just like guys comparing scars or sports injuries, except this is way more hardcore than any sports injury I must say ladies. If someone told me I had to pass a cantaloupe through my privates I would cry myself to sleep every night of the pregnancy. However the shower is a time for mothers and mothers to be to relish in their accomplishments. The redeeming factor was there was a lot of good cheese and wine!
There were four men besides myself that showed up at our shower. To these men I say thank you and you know who you are ( I will not print the names to protect the innocent!). They all looked about as uncomfortable as myself and were looking for a way out. That shows some serious love when a man shows up to your baby shower! When women start a round robin conversation about how often they pumped breast milk during there child's first year and how big their nipples were Men should not be in the immediate area. Boobs are our favorite things in the world please help us protect their mystery and sexiness!
We are at 24 weeks and everything is looking good. My guess is the babies will be here in late May early June. That is my professional opinion. Jeannie is a CHAMP!! I can't believe how uncomfortable this must all be. I know when the babies get here everything I know gets changed completely! BRING IT!!
