It was a nice time of fellowship, even though it was very, very hot. The shower was meant to be outside at a state park, but since it downpoured in the morning, a family from church spontaneously opened their home, which was beyond nice of them.
I always, always, always feel awkward opening gifts in front of people, especially people I do not know VERY well. I hate being the center of attention, too. I was glad that Caleb was busy pounding on the balloons attached to my chair, and I was hoping that took some of the spotlight off of me. Wouldn't you rather look at a cute toddler then a woman appearing as though she swallowed a watermelon whole? Yes, I figured.
I got tons of disposable size one diapers. I guess they are not aware that I primarily use cloth. (Don't worry- no one from church knows about this blog, and our last name is not attached to it. I did that on purpose since Brian is a teacher.) I do like to use some disposables in the beginning because, let's face it, newborns are going pretty much all the time, and it just makes it a bit easier early on when mama is exhausted. However, I received way more diapers than I will probably use, so perhaps I will donate the rest.
It was a fun time with our church family, who has been very good to us. I truly think more than wanting to give us gifts, it was a time to simply celebrate a new life about to come into the world. What a blessing, and what a joy!
