I suppose I could apologize for the lack of updates, but then, you already knew that was coming, yes?
Things have been going rather well for the most part. Today's theme is baby showers, and the masses of stuff people give you for the arrival of baby.
Apparently, upon first arrival into this world a little human averaging 8 to 10 pounds needs approximately 6.7 metric tons of equipment in order to survive the harsh climates of sleeping, eating, and pooing on new parents trying to change it's diaper. In order to acquire the amount of material needed for a new baby, human parents hold events called baby showers in order to not go bankrupt 3.2 times upon the arrival of said little human.
Of course, while I do say all of this in jest, there is a LOT of stuff that makes caring for the Little Monster much, much easier that I had no idea of. Cribs and beds and swings and porta-cribs and strollers and bottle sanitizers and bouncy things are just a few of the items that make caring for the Little Monster easier. The Little Kitty must be commended for her tenacity and knowledge of said objects. If it were just me picking stuff out then our child would likely be sleeping on a small cot and drinking out of mason jars. Well, maybe not mason jars, but you get the point, I'm sure.
In any case, we got a LOT of stuff, which will definitely help out a TON with raising the Little Monster, and for that we really, truly thank everyone for all that they have given us. Your generosity means more than either of us could say, and it's really amazing that we have so many people that care about us enough to help us provide for our child. Thank you with all that we have.
On a side note to The Grand Donna*, I accidentally left my camera in Katy, and will put up a picture of the wicked-awesome dresser we got probably tonight or tomorrow. Young Nani** brought it with her when she came to see The Little Kitty, so I can actually take a picture of it now. :-)
Well, that's all for today! Another post probably coming at the end of the week (maybe early next week) with another piece of Big News also. Stay tuned!
*The Grand Donna is my grandmother. She'll rock your face off.
**Young Nani is my wife's mother. She could win against a rock in a patience contest.
2 comments:
Hmmm, based on our conversation this weekend at Tim and Megan's, methinks perhaps I know your news?? I won't tell in case it IS the big news!
It was great to see you guys last weekend and you're right - there is an inordinate amount of "stuff" involved with raising a baby in America! Makes you wonder how those people did it all, lo, those many years before. But I'll take today with the mounds of disposable diapers in landfills over having to wash strips of cloth out every single day back in "the olden times". :) Same goes for feminine hygiene products but hey, since you're a GUY, we won't go there, okay?
Heard you SIL is in the hospital following an appentectomy! Yikes!
Camera in Katy?? Get your buddy MEGAN to come take photogs for you - she's pretty durn good ya know...
Oh my goodness, that was funny!
Trust me, your kid would do JUST fine with a cot and the mason jars.
wait, that might have sounded bad.
Anyway, good luck with everything :-)
First babies are precious, such an exciting time for you both!
~Jenny
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