It's coming up to "shower" time for Erika and I. Got the first one this weekend in Iowa with my family. You know, because nothing says "family love" like everyone showering together! Just kidding.
I am, of course, referring to baby showers. My wife baked bread and bought food for a shower last weekend for our friend April. Turns out that was just a warm-up. We're going to a shower with my family this weekend. Then we'll have a shower with Erika's family in September before having another one with our friends in St. Louis in October. On top of that, we'll likely be attending a few showers for other friend's and family who are pregnant.
I should clarify, though, that by "we" I mean "my wife." Don't get me wrong, I am ALL in favor of the free gifts, especially considering all the things we registered for and all the things we'll need as new parents. But the whole shower phenomenon just is not "guy-like." If I had the equivalent with my guy friends it would be a poker night in front of my big screen in the basement watching football and drinking beer in which baby gifts were encouraged but not opened. And no "thank you" notes. Afterwards, when I did open gifts, I would find one regulation football, two Target gift cards, and a cute pink outfit that my buddy's wife had obviously purchased. Ok, so maybe ONE thank you note!
It's odd for me when I think about this whole new world I am entering called Parenthood. A few weekends ago I found myself scanning strollers and car seats and baby walkie talkies, er "monitors," and all sorts of other "who knew?" items at Babies R Us with my wife. I feel like I am about to enter a whole new world. It's the same feeling people have when they come to our house for the 6th time and realize that there is a half bathroom behind that door they've never opened before. Except in my case the half bathroom is really a door to the Playboy mansion, and even though you think you know what to do and what to expect, nothing compares to the reality.
OK--that was a random analogy, so I'll stop right there.
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