Baby Shower From H-E-Double-Hockey-Sticks

Okay, so the baby shower was as horrible heartwarming as I thought it would be. I stayed an hour, and it was an hour too long. I arrived strategically late; however, I arrived just in time to sit and listen to a 30 minute description of a mother's job, which only the mothers in attendance found amusing. Then we all sat in a circle and were asked to each describe a spiritual gift passed on by our mothers that we would carry into adulthood. Now, I really do value all of the extraordinary gifts that Little has given, fostered and nurtured in me, but really, I just don't want to share all of those with people I really can't stand. Of course, though, many, many tears were being shed. I hate getting emotional around people I don't know (or know and subsequently despise). When it was my turn I said, "My mom has passed down her innate fashion sense, and I think you'd agree, judging by my dress, that it has been an extremely vital trait, and one that I'm very thankful for." I think I severely offended many of those in attendance.

After that moving experience we had a prayer circle where we were asked to all pray aloud for the health of the mother and baby. I wasn't comfortable (nor did I feel led to) praying out loud, so I skipped that activity as well. Once we took a break from those super entertaining activities I knew that may well be only chance to escape. I spoke with the mother-to-be for exactly 15 seconds. I sent her a text message later telling her how wonderful it was to see her and apologizing for my brief appearance. Her response? "That's okay. You look great." Mmmm, thanks.

Anywho, that chore is crossed off my list. I wore an adorable sundress from Harold's (RIP). Naturally, I was having too much fun at the shower to be bothered with picture taking, so below is an image of the dress I found online. The neckline is extremely flattering for those of us with linebacker shoulders, and who doesn't love a dress with pockets?

This weekend I also learned how to make ruffles... obsessed! I just need to find the proper garment to decorate. Little and I also completed two shift dresses. The results were better than expected, although shift dresses are really not flattering on ample rumps (coughPolkaDotscough). I have pictures, but I'll save those for another time. Let's just say, they don't show me at my most photogenic. I'll be trying my hand at several other patterns this week until I find the best for my shape, and then I'll share the progression with all of my cyber lovelies! Eww, does that sound really creepy? Um, probably. Note to self: never say that to anyone.