Showers

We have been showered (and that is an understatement) with gifts and support over the past few days. Friday at work my co-workers surprised me with a shower. It was complete with a delicious and cute cake, punch, and gifts. Then on Saturday I had a shower at my aunt Janel's home in Overland Park. My mom's sister Shelly made most of the arrangements with the help of other family members. Family from my side and Brett's were there along with bunches of friends.

My Mom (Grandma Debbie) and I

 The amount of gifts we received was overwhelming. One of my favorite things was that this was a shower where everyone brought a book (in place of a card) and most people wrote a little message in the book for us and the baby. Shockingly, we did not get any duplicates of books and a lot of them were very popular childrens books. I can't wait to start reading them to the baby!

Another highlight was a poem that my Grandma Rita wrote on the inside of her book. This is her first great-grandchild and the shower also happened to be on her birthday. Here is what she wrote:

Although we do not know yet what this little angel is to be,

Whether it be a he or a she.

We do know this little one will have a great mom and dad.

The most special parents any child could have had.

This being my first Great Grandchild, whether a girl or boy,

It will certainly bring me great moments of joy.

If in time we see this little child riding on a scooter,

Who knows it may well be another little "Pooter."

Thanks to the showers and all the gifts, the nursery is well on its way now. We got a lot accomplished this weekend. The bed and night stand are set up and most things are put away. We still need to buy a dresser and a glider but then the room should be almost complete (except for the baby!). Brett is also going to order the carseat/stroller this week. He has a highly rated and safe one all picked out.