BABY SHOWER!!

Today was my very first baby shower and I have to say that it was also a stress relief for me. Lately I had been feeling very unprepared and as many of you know, I like to plan ahead for things and have stuff ready to go, but I didn't feel like I had a single thing ready for our little Zeus. Sure we have the crib, the dresser, the rocking chair, and a few clothes, but what about bottles, blankets, mattress, changing pad, diapers etc?!! Well this weekend my great friend Kristine threw a shower for us at her house and it was so much fun. Among the guests were some friends from work and Jerad's family. When I arrived I got to see my cake and I had the best laugh - I thought it was hilarious and so cute! I do hope when the time comes that my tummy does go "bye bye"! Another friend of mine, Becca, from work also helped get some things set up and organized some activities. There was a piggy bank that was passed around where everyone made a well wish for us and the baby as they deposited some money into the bank, all the while being recorded by Jon (Kristine's husband) so we could have a little video memory of it. They also had all the guests fill out cards with name suggestions for us since we don't have one picked out yet. Some where serious and others more humorous. As we opened gifts, I would read them out loud to everyone. We received and abundance of gifts. Everyone was so thoughtful and generous. We got a number of books -which was part of the shower, instead of a card, guests were to bring a book with a message to us and Zeus so we would remember them. We also got our changing pad, bottles, clothes, toys and so much more that I felt more prepared after. Thank you so much to Kristine for opening her home and putting on such a fun and memorable shower and to Becca for assisting and to all the friends and family that were able to make it.