...or should I say Baby Monsoon!
If I’ve learned anything while I’ve been pregnant, it’s that almost everyone is excited about the arrival of a new baby. Colleagues at work stop by my desk on a daily basis to ask me how I am. Strangers smile at me when I pass them on the street. People hold doors, offer advice and tell me how excited they are for us almost every day. And on top of all that, friends and family surround us with more love and support that we ever thought possible. It truly is wonderful!
I was incredibly lucky and blessed to have THREE baby showers. Our first shower was hosted by my aunts at my Aunt Lisa’s house. It was a beautiful January day – not a snowflake or icicle in sight! My aunts really went all out. The baby clothes decorations were adorable and the food was fantastic! Well, I think the food was good – I realized once everyone began to leave that day that I hadn’t really eaten anything. It was at that point that I positioned myself at the dessert table and sampled at least one of everything. So I can tell you with absolute certainty that the desserts were scrumptious! What can I say – I’m my father’s daughter and I love sugar!! It was such a magnificent day and I really enjoyed seeing and talking to our families. Living away (even if it is only two hours) means that I don’t get to see them as often as I’d like so it was really nice to chat with everyone and catch up. I was overwhelmed by not only everyone’s excitement about our upcoming arrival, but their generosity as well. We received so many gifts for Little Miss and we are so grateful! Pat especially like the OSU stroller and outfits :)
My second shower was hosted by my sisters at Holly’s apartment. This was a special shower because I was able to see all of my friend plus my awesome neighbors/extended family, The Buechel’s! Holly and Shannon did a fantastic job with the decorations (I loved the ‘Ready to Pop’ popcorn bags!), the food and I really liked the Onesie Station. I can’t wait to dress Little Miss up in the adorable onesies that everyone made! Between the onesies, the UK outfit (thanks MA!) and all of the other adorable outfits we have received, Little Miss is going to be one well dressed little baby!
Our last shower was given Grandma Rita :) Pat’s cousin Sarah, Aunt Julie and some of Grandma Rita’s friends came to shower us with gifts and well wishes. The food was delicious and everyone was so kind and generous. Little Miss wardrobe increased exponentially and we can’t wait to have a baby fashion show once she’s here!
The generosity of our family and friends has been absolutely overwhelming and it is hard to express just how grateful we are everything that we have been given - and I don’t just mean the material gifts. The outpouring of love, support, excitement, and genuine happiness for us during this time has been amazing. Pat and I always knew that we had incredible families and friends and we feel so lucky that our little girl will be surrounded by such kind and loving people.
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