Now that my back is all healed up from a tweak from a bad turn, I'm still left with the "crunchy-spine" lower back pain of pregnancy. Instead of my pelvis growing slowly during throughout this pregnancy, it has decided to do all of its expanding over the past couple weeks. Now I'm waddling, I'm creaking and popping, I'm moaning and groaning and really just all around miserable...
But I've got too much to do around the house to stop moving and park on the couch for the next seven weeks. I was unable to start the ironing business Monday because I totally forgot that I'm hosting my own baby shower this Saturday and my house could reeeeeeally use some deep cleaning- so I've been doing that since Monday. I got started cleaning early so I can take my sweet time move at a low comfortable pace and do just one room a day.
But wait - why am I hosting my own baby shower? Well, when I was pregnant with River my Aunt hosted Thanksgiving that year and it was also supposed to double as a baby shower for me. Well.... SHE KINDA FORGOT TO TELL THE REST OF THE FAMILY. So we returned home with a baby blanket and about $10 in cash.
Later, one person offered to throw me a shower. She was a lady from my church... not family or even a close friend. Just a nice lady trying to help but I think she forgot she offered so I didn't get a shower until River was 3 months old. It was hosted by another nice church lady, it was pretty small and we didn't get much but I really truly appreciated the effort. And this year? No one has even mentioned throwing me a baby shower so I decided to just do my own. No biggie. I LOVE hosting parties so this works out just fine.
We're going to have a super colorful fiesta. It's not going to be all pink and frills with a bunch of giggling ladies sipping punch and gushing over tiny little socks. It's just going to be a party. Just a fun party with beer and burritos.
I think River's already pretty bored with all the party planning, cleaning and talks of the new wee one. He is, after all, about to be dethroned in a seven short weeks. Nothing really to be excited about.
God plan with the baby shower- any party you organise is guaranteed to be awesome.
ReplyDeleteSorry about the back, miserable isn't it? Not long now though and you're still looking gorgeous. xxx
Hahahaha...River is too cute in that pic:D And have a blast in your baby shower!
ReplyDeleteYou can't wait around for other people... If you want a good party then you throw it yourself! Back pain is the worst :(
ReplyDeleteIf you want something done right you just have to do it yourself. And I'm sure it will be fantastic! You have such a winning smile, and River looks so cute in his Beatles shirt!
ReplyDeleteI didn't have a shower either, but then again, we were in a foreign country with no family or friends at the time. Have a wonderful one! Xo
ReplyDelete3rd time lucky, that's the charm! and it sounds like it'll be a blast too, crunchy back sounds hideous, you poor thing, pregnancy can throw some interesting things at you can't it? you are looking gorgeous through it all and how cute is River? so adorable, I love his Beatles 'T' shirt x x x
ReplyDeleteHow can you look so cute while your back hurts? You're a trooper for sure. Enjoy your party!
ReplyDeleteIn awe of all your energy despite the circumstances! I have nothing to complain about, need to get shit did ;)
ReplyDeleteYour party sounds like a lot of fun! Its a great way to get your family and friends together to celebrate the new baby. River is such a cutie! I hope your back gets better soon . Back pain can be unbearable. Hope to hear more about your ironing business. ;-)
ReplyDeleteLooks like your shower was fun! And I love your kiddo's Beatles attire.
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