Fresh from a day of girlfriends and pink love, I get to be under the crappy lighting and freezing cold of my office. It’s quite the terrible transition. I think I would recommend taking a vacation day after a baby shower, so you get to enjoy the stuff you bought and the great time you had.
I had a great girlie weekend. Kata came on Saturday to help prepare for the shower, but first I got her all to myself. We went to see “Bride Wars” (chick flick comedy), had gelato, went to payless shoe source (where we tried on tons of shoes but bought none) then we went to Target. From Kata’s recommendation I bought some nursing tank tops and breast pads. So, I am prepared to feed. (Physically anyway, wrapping my brain around feeding every three or so hours is still difficult).
After Target, it was time to go to my mom’s house to do the prep for the shower (ie make scones and sandwiches without crusts). I was happy to help, but I mostly ended up watching the other lovely ladies (Penny, Mom, Chrissy and Kata) do all of the work. It was great spending time with the women I grew up with as we prepared for celebrating the coming of O.
After Kata and I headed back to my house and, along with John, we plopped on the pullout bed and watched “Ghost Town” where I promptly fell asleep. John was comfortable being part of the girl’s night and apparently made a great addition to the party.
The next day we went out to breakfast at Walker Brothers. Yum. Our was clearly new (well, I hope that was his excuse)… I can’t be too upset, though. Sundays at this restaurant have to be tough on the staff. I had my usual wheat germ (folic acid!) pancakes with strawberry syrup and eggs. (Since I thought of strawberry and my craving, I found that they have a sugar free version of the Hershey’s strawberry syrup…guilt free pleasure!!)
Then we went home to get ready for the shower. Chrissy picked Kata up at 11:30am and I got myself dolled up for the occasion. Then John dropped me off at my parents and we all waited for the guests to arrive. It was supposed to be a tea party, but everyone went for the wine at first. (I can’t blame them…I would have if I could). Then we ate and played guess the size of my belly. There was not really much of an in-between on that game. Either people way overestimated or they got pretty close. Penny was the winner. (She cleaned up at my sister’s shower too…she’s really good at this baby stuff).
After cake, I called John over to the p’s house and we opened gifts. I got some adorable baby girl clothes, a diaper bag, bedding and the travel set. (car seat and stroller combo). I am very relieved to get this cuz, if anything, you need a car seat. Kata got the originality award and made coupons for me. What’s entertaining is she offered the services of others (ie, her parents will come over and make us a meal). Very entertaining…but don’t think I won’t spend those coupons!
All in all, it was a great weekend, which makes it harder to be here, at work. Two more weeks to go and I get to work from home. Only my cat to ignore me as we wait for the coming of Olivia. Although this is not my official thank you, I would like to thank all of you reading this who came to my shower or have sent gifts already. I love that you guys care about me and this lovely little girl about to turn my world upside down…in a good way.
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