On Saturday was my mini baby shower and I couldnt have asked for more. It was just 2 of my cousins, my grandma, 2 aunts and my mom. We sat around having mini sandwiches and I got alllll kinds of advice on everything from labor and delivery to baby gear. It was really interesting because (pardon my nerdyness...) I just read an article about fear and myths around labor and delivery in western culture because our current social structure does not facilitate many family members living in super close proximity. So in the past women would pass down stories and memories to the younger women, often removing much of the unknown aspect of major life events. Well, the gloves were off and I heard it alll! My cousin was even video taping the shower and every few minutes someone would tell her to turn off the camera and come out with some of the funniest, most blunt things. The anthropologist in me really got a kick out of it and the soon to be new mom learned ALOT!
My cousin E is also super creative and talented. She sent the cutest invitations and actually decorated the cake to match them! Then she made this adorable diaper cake. Not to mention that my uncle and cousin are both Navy SEALS, so wouldnt you know, I got a baby Navy SEAL hat! It was a blast and I feel like we might be almost ready with the essentials for Aiden to get here... He even has a bassinet ready to go!
2 comments:
What a great looking diaper cake, AND real cake! Looks like it was definitely a good time.
Oh I SOO just saw these invites online the other day with the silhouettes? They are super cute.
Looks like it was a great shower ;)
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