Go put on something pretty!

Wow. What a fabulous day I had Sunday. It started off unusual- Steve and I home at the same time with no alarms being set and no one rushing off to work. Priceless. We both got to sleep in. So we all get up and after a while I start to get hungry and Im about to cook breakfast for myself and "Little Levine" when Zachary tells me to go take a shower and "put on something pretty". So I say "Why would I do that? Im hungry!". He tells me he will make me breakfast and tells me its the day of my baby shower! He repeats so I not forget, "Now go put on something pretty!" Im so glad he was on the ball with that one, considering at my first baby shower I was wearing a Marlboro sweatshirt and Im not even sure I had showed that day! So I take my shower, and I put on something pretty and Zachary has made me scrambled eggs, sausage and a clementine. The clementine pieces were arranged in a decorative circle around my eggs and sausage. So creative that Zachary! Now he says he wants to be a chef! Anyway, without a doubt, the best darn eggs Ive ever had. Meanwhile, in true "Mom" form, Steve is taking a picture of my breakfast. He must have been channeling her. Anyone remember when she took a picture of me eating breakfast the morning I voted in my first election? Ha!
The day was really nice. A calm 60 degrees, not a speck or rain, snow, or wind. Steve and Zachary drive me to my baby shower at Barbara's house. I cant even believe the amount of cars. As Im walking up, Im saying things like "look, Patti's here- see thats her car with no hubcaps!" and "Susan keeps driving by the house Steve- go stand in the middle of the road so she sees you!"
I was so excited so see everyone. It was a perfect weekend to have the shower, when so many could make it because they were home for Thanksgiving. It was good to see everyone especially so many that I dont get to see very often. I even got to meet little Noah. (So So Sorry I mistook Missy for Mary!) There were people that couldnt make it, Cousin Sharon and Aunt Rose who are on a cruise and Sue, Heather and Nana in Florida. It warms my heart to know that Sue considered coming up here. Its the thought that counts!
The amount of gifts were unbelievable. I was unwrapping for well over an hour. We got so many nice things. Even though baby makes his presence known all the time- especially at night when mom cant seem to get comfortable, now that we have all this baby stuff its starting to feel like were really having a baby! Although at times Steve still cant believe it and wants me to take another pregnancy test - "just to be sure".
Some highlights from the shower..Uncle Bills cake -the duck with the pink afro and belt. Loved it. Now thats a story that we will be telling for a long time. Judy's creativity- I dont know how she does it! Ashlee telling me she got me a present but "its not like fancy or anything like the other presents" ( It was a gift card and it was FABULOUS!). And the Bomber jacket from Alicea and the cowboy boots from Crystal are 2 of the darn cutest things I think Ive ever seen!
Now, I dont often get sappy with you people but I will take a minute to say this. Huge thanks to Suzie, Barb and Mandy who did such a fabulous job planning this. I really had a great time and everything was just perfect. You guys really put a lot of time and love into it and it showed. I appreaciate all you did and all you continue to do. I love you guys! And thanks to everyone else who had a hand in helping out in one way or another -Alicea, Judy, Rosemary and Erin. And to those who came to the shower to celebrate with us and support our family. It meant so much to me that you came. Steve and I are so fortunate to have such a wonderful family and friends. The only thing missing was our moms and my 2 special aunts. But only from the shower, not from our hearts. Ok. Enough sap, Im highly hormonal as it is.
The fun doesn't stop there. We get home- cant believe we only had to make one trip with all our goodies, but it filled up the entire truck, backseat, bed and all. It was all in the kitchen and it took me till dinnertime just to show my guys everything we got for the baby. I still had one more prize waiting for me. A new rocking chair and ottoman from my wonderful father in law(with the a little help from above). What a nice surprise! I cant wait till baby comes and we can snuggle together in it! Zachary (with Kaila's help) has already put together our new baby bouncer from Liz and he cant wait to put more things together. Good thing Ive got him , cuz Im just good at putting on the stickers!
Now Im trying to sort through and find a place for everything. We got so many clothes for baby that Im now on my 3rd load of laundry (just baby clothes) in our over sized washing machine and you know how small baby clothes are! At least this time, they will be washed before I go into labor! Now all we need is the baby!