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apparently I'm a big deal
Some friends are trying to plan a non-shower baby shower for us. It's amusing me. I mean, I totally want them to throw a party with pregnant me as the center of attention, but..,
I told them that 1) we don't need anything significant for this baby since we still have all of Nate's stuff, 2) we of course would appreciate gifts, but anything non-essential isn't going to be coming with us to Kenya and we won't be coming back here to use those things that can't come with us, and 3) even if they have a shower where everyone just brings a pack of diapers (which we did for our friends, who ended up with about an 18 month supply) we'd still end up donating most of what's given to us to the crisis pregnancy center because it would be better for us to not travel with so much, even if we do have to buy replacements in Kenya. Conclusion: we'd be honored but it's not practical for people to give us stuff right now.
Anyway, they're bound and determined to do *something.* A few days ago, they had a date and plan for a potluck dinner party, but as they told me tonight, there may only be 10 or so families who can come on that day, and that's just not enough. This is a bigger deal than that!
Maybe I can convince them to do a sip and see after the baby's born, but I'm curious to see what they come up with that's a bigger deal.
Re: apparently I'm a big deal
This!
Hmmm...I think they should do a food shower.
Here's the idea. Once the LO arrives, each family commits to making you one dinner for the few weeks following. That way you guys don't have to worry about shopping or cooking.
I think I should ring someone up to slip this idea into their head.
I love them!
The food shower sounds fabulous! Hmmm...maybe I can tell my mom and she can put the idea in their heads...
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