Hillary Clinton was not the first person to note that it takes a village to raise a child. The baby shower seems to be the modern equivalent. Saturday, I had the honor to be surrounded by family and friends -- many of whom I hadn't seen since our wedding, if not before! -- and to be literally showered with all things baby. Actually, it would better be described as a downpour! I was absolutely floored by the generosity exhibited by my friends and family.
A few weeks ago, I was panicking that I was woefully unprepared -- the only baby items I had were a few outfits received as gifts early on. Now, I can hardly believe how much STUFF we have for this child. Bibs, onesies, car seat, bouncer, swing, high chair, sheets, blankets, books, stuffed animals, a whole bunch of wonderful hand-me-down clothing -- I am truly blessed to have this kind of a village. The big joke on Saturday was that it wouldn't even all fit in the car (it did; but thank goodness we recently purchased an SUV!). I am a lot calmer than I was, and that peace of mind in and of itself is priceless. Real thank yous are on their way, but in the meantime, many thanks to all who attended -- it was great seeing everyone. Pictures will be posted soon.