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How would you feel about this? (baby shower related)
I mentioned previously that I'm hosting a baby shower for my best friend. We decided on a bedtime/storybook theme with book themed foods, tables dressed to look like beds, asking for books instead of cards (thanks for that one ladies!), etc...
The grandmothers-to-be had an idea that I kind of like and think is fun, but am not sure if people would be comfortable with it. The idea is to tell everyone that they can come wearing their pajamas. There aren't a lot of older people in their families that might find this crude but I'm not sure that everyone would be comfortable. I also don't know if mom-to-be would like this. If you were 7 1/2 months pregnant would you rather wear pajamas to your shower or be more dressed up?
Just looking for some thought, TIA. Happy Valentine's Day!!!
Re: How would you feel about this? (baby shower related)
I wouldn't like it as a guest or the mother to be. I don't even own any nice pj's that I'd want to wear in front of people!
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I would not be comfortable doing this. Not for a baby shower. PJs are great and fun, but I think this idea is taking it a bit far. Too themed, imo.
I would maybe give away bunny slippers or pajama related gifts to the game winners. That would be as far as I'd go for the PJ theme, personally.
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That's cute! It's probably a nice compromise for the grandmothers-to-be as well...so it's not like you're throwing their idea of pj's out the window completely.
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this exactly.
If it were one of my best friends or someone in my family I'd probably do it. I have the menswear style pjs with the pants and button up shirts that I wear with tanks and matching slippers (my mom gives them every year for xmas), so I'd wear those. Basically, if I would be fine with you arriving at my house before I am dressed or if we have had in excess of 3 sleepovers, I don't care.
However, if this were a work person or a casual acquaintance, it would be enough for me not to come and I'd mail the gift instead.
Stand up for something you believe in.
I like that idea but without having any idea who would win the games how would you know what sizes to buy?
I thought it was an odd suggestion as well. I have lots of cute pajamas that I would gladly wear in public but I know a lot people aren't like that. I was mostly looking at it from a comfort aspect for mom-to-be. I think I'll nix it and leave it as is as to the amount of themed aspects I already have.
I'd maybe look into a pretty regular sized sleep shirt or just stick with slippers with no heel cover. Lavender or some other calming night lotion is another option. One of those reader book lights would be kind of a cool gift too. Or just gift cards to Barnes and Noble.
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I knew someone else was bound to like the idea. I personally would love to sit around in pj's instead of a dress but I've never been prgnant so maybe I would feel different if I had been/was. I would never expect anyone else to wear pj's though!
I think you should make the PJs an option. Like at the bottom of the invite put something cute saying that PJs are welcome attire. That way those who want to wear PJs could and it doesn't exclude the ones who wouldn't want to wear their JimJams.
I agree with the comment (I think it was Mary) that I'd wear PJs if I was close to the guest of honor, but if it was a distant relative or work acquaintance I probably wouldn't.
And other Jammie gift ideas: the little slip on slippers (like these)
are one size fits all, then there are aroma therapy candles/lotions, plush blankets (you can get them at Walmart for $5 a piece), or gift cards to book stores.
I don't think anyone would show up in their pajamas though if the invite says it's an option. Those who might consider wearing theirs would just be afraid that they might be the only ones in PJs. And if they were, it'd be really awkward.
Ditto
I do like the PJ related prize idea though.
Tara--I tend to agree with you, but if she wants to appease the pro-PJ'ers, its a compromise. I'm sure a few of my friends would have shown up to my bridal shower in their jammies if they had an option.