A Double Dose of Cute

When you're having two babies at once and you've never had babies before... you need a baby shower. And that's just what I was given this last weekend. I had the best time with all sorts of friends who were so so so so generous with their ridiculously adorable gifts.

And the moment I plopped down on my chair, any thought of taking a picture flew out of my mind. So I took photos of the gifts after the fact. I did at least get this first food picture from Nicole, who threw my shower, along with Kim. What dear friends!

The theme was something like "Ready to Pop." Not that I am ready to pop. I want them to cook for a good while longer. But I do look like this:

Yeah, "bursting" would be a good word to describe it. It almost looks fake, how disproportionately large my bulge is, doesn't it? But you know what I love? Look at my bum, it looks down-right petite by comparison!


Okay, okay, back on track.

We were given so many cute clothes! All in twos. Here's a pair of onsies with a big animal face on the behind. They make me giggle. And another pair that a girl jazzed up with fabric- so clever!

Here's another coordinating pair- aren't baby clothes just darling? I think they'll be even cuter with babies in them.

Here's an outfit that isn't so matchy matchy. I think that's a good thing, they'll be coupled together all their lives, they need to develop some individuality!

And I have to start early. Heck, I should be lecturing them on cultivating their unique sense of being from the womb! What have I been doing these last six months?!

People, their burgeoning understanding of their own unique worth depends on ME! I can't help but work myself up! Ack! [pant pant]

But it's good to be matchy matchy too. Especially when it's with stripes!

And pajamas. Sack pajamas. And footy pajamas.

Then there's bibs that speak profound truth. And burp rags that are actually embellished cloth diapers. What a good idea!

Mm, and soft blankets. Look, look, twins! Twin animals!

We also got a bunch of bathroom stuff- hooded towels, washclothes, lotions and wash solution, and a super handy bath seat thing. Just one seat, I don't think I can handle washing both babies at the same time. One is slippery enough!

Feast upon this, homemade letter and number blocks that are nice and soft. I adore them!

Someone else made a diaper cake. Have you heard of these? They're new to me. It's lots of rolled up diapers in tiered layers wrapped with ribbon and decorated with fun goodies. I wonder how many diapers we'll go through... no, no, I don't want to think about that.

Everyone oo-ed and ah-ed over this number: a hand-sewn diaper bag with all sorts of pockets and snaps and zippers. There was much jealousy to be had when I opened this gift! Melissa, the creator, has an etsy store with many of her other delights, check it out!

I can't believe how giving all these ladies were, some of which hardly know me. I'm so touched and grateful. Thank you everyone, you can't believe how much it means to me and how much all this generosity helps!