June 1, 2009
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Shower day – Saturday’s update (5/30)
Well, the day kicked off early like the others, just not as early. I think I was up at 7:00.
Aunt Jan and Britt were coming by before the shower so that Aunt Jan could finish her painting. We drank coffee and just chilled out and had an easy morning. Jeanette was suppose to land around quarter till 9:00 and we were anticipating her and Luca’s arrival. Very excited about that!
Fairly early Mom started pulling the roast that she’d put in the oven last night apart. Oh my god did it smell good! I had a taste and it was better than it smelled even!! She wouldn’t let me do anything, so around 8:00 I went to get my bath. I put on some comfy clothes, no sense in putting on my shower clothes and risking getting something on my shirt (it is bound to happen with me). Tancy followed shortly behind me, but did put on what she intended to wear to the shower. While Tancy and I were in the back getting ready I got emotional. Not sure why…. so much going on maybe, excitement, anticipation, hormones, who knows really… but I felt very emotional.
Mom got ready just before Jeanette and Luca pulled up in the drive way, she, like me, put on something other than what she intended to wear to the shower. Jeanette and Luca got here around 10:00 I guess. Luca had fallen asleep once they got in the car and Jeanette drove around a bit giving her a little longer nap time. We made our introductions and took a minute to catch up and before long Aunt Jan and Britt were here. Britt was in her shower clothes as well. Aunt Jan had on a t-shirt and brought the shirt she meant to wear.
Mom was steady working on the pastalaya. It was smelling sooo good… it was almost painful. Tancy and I had a pork sandwich. Mom made rice for Aunt Jan and Britt to have some of the gravy on. A house full of women… now that’s a good day… each and every one of them I love dearly and are special to me in a very unique way. My heart was over flowing, again. So far I’d had two full days filled with love and happiness… now there was another one ahead of me. I just couldn’t believe we were both so lucky to have all this love, support and happiness for us and our little one. Wow. If only everyone could be so fortunate. It really blows the mind and I can think “What have I (we) done to deserve all of this?!”
Before we knew it, it was time to leave for the shower. Everyone made their way out and for 6 grown women and a 2 year old we were on time!! No herding cats, no lagging behind… it was great! We made it to the shower and I was amazed at how many people were there and at all the decorations. It was truly amazing! Again, overwhelming that all this fuss was for us. The decorations were gorgeous. Fresh flowers, packets of seeds for flowers with a “note from Lillie” to everyone, a huge table of gifts, a punch fountain, food, food and more food. It was a gorgeous day, the lake looked so inviting, the grass was pretty and green, the temperature was great… we could not have asked for a better day.
We both tried to speak and visit with everyone… that is harder to do than you might think. You want to give everyone time and let them know how much you appreciate them. Catch up if you haven’t seen them in a while. Introduce to Mom’s and important people… but it really is hard to do. We did our best. It is really important that everyone knows how much the day meant to us, how much they all mean to us. We played games, we ate, we opened gifts. Wow, there was a ton of gifts. I knew there was a pile… but wouldn’t fully appreciate the amount of “loot” we got until we started going through it all later.
Gary and Curtis had to leave first, prior obligations. Hated to see them leave, but completely understood and was just sooo thankful that they were a part of this day. From there more friends left for other obligations, again, sad to see them leave, but thankful they made it. Aunt Jan and Britt must have left around 5:00, not sure of the time. I wouldn’t see either of them again the weekend. I was sad about this most of all. But I also understand the need they had to spend some time together. I want time with my Mom when she’s here and I can be stingy… Britt had been very sharing with me and I will forever appreciate that.
It was 6:00 or later when we started tearing everything down to head home. We loaded gifts in our car, Jeanette’s car and Heather & Sonia’s truck. (Yes, there was that much.) Heather and Sonia, Jenn & Tab, Sandy and Tancy’s Mom, sister’s, cousin, niece and nephew all came back to the house with us (Tancy, Mom, Jeanette, Luca and me) for pastalaya and more time together. It was a great evening. Again, the house was filled with laughter and my heart just continued to overflow with love and appreciation. Our utility room overflowed with gifts!
I am not sure what time everyone bugged out to be honest. Luca was the first to pass out… but she’s two so we will let that slip this time. Haha! I know that Ms. Sue and Mandy didn’t get back till about 8:00 or so and stayed an hour or an hour and a half before they all left. Jenn and Tab were the first to leave, they had lots to get done on Sunday and it was getting late. Sonia and Heather were next, I think… they had their own stuff to take care of on Sunday. Next was Tancy’s family, Zach was crashed out in our bed and they had all had a very full day of getting things ready and running. Sandy stayed a bit longer and then made her way home. Tancy and I helped Mom (as much as they would allow me) to clean the kitchen up before we all headed for bed. We sat up and visited for a while, the four of us. Jeanette led the way for us to go to bed… all tired. It ended up being another midnight turning in. We were all so worn out.
What can I say, I am such a lucky girl. Three days full of so many wonderful moments! I could not have asked for more!! I couldn’t have asked for less, it was that much!!
