Mom wants to have my baby shower at Chuck E. Cheese.
NO.
I did not care for Chuck E. Cheese (Chunky Cheese, as she calls it) as a child, why in HELL would I want to go now??
She said it's to entertain all the kids that would be at my baby shower... oh really? Because there's going to be more kids than adults? I don't think so. In fact, kids over 5 are not invited. Period. I don't SEE any relatives or friends' kids regularly (there ARE some exceptions - and unfortunately, I may be fuckin' guilted into letting ALLLLLL my family's kids come), and I'm not about to fend off a bunch of fucking questions at MY baby shower. I'd just as soon have an all adult baby shower... with the exception of the little ones - like Kristin's Emie and Eva's Addison ... little ones, I can deal with.
As far as I'm concerned - and this goes along with every other baby shower I've been to - this is MY day to sit on a lily pad and be worshiped. Ok, not really worshiped, but it's one of the few days that are all about ME! ...and it's not even a recurring event. It's a one-time thing, unlike my birthday or mine & Gabe's anniversary. One time!
...and I should get a say in food, games, people to be invited and location. Does anyone disagree?
Seriously - a couple of kids, I can deal with ... if I've actually been in contact with them in the last year or so... Eva's kids, yes, her sister and SIL's kids? Meh - I don't ever see them... honestly - I could go w/o seeing her SIL. Ever. The last time I saw her, she'd been more snobby than ever, and I don't need a reason to feel pressured or stressed when I'm pregnant and at a party for me and my baby.
If Mom's looking for a way to cut costs - don't serve food! Cake, ice cream & drinks are ALL you really need. Seriously! I certainly don't want the option of pimento cheese sandwiches (which were served at my cousin's shower in Feb) - ugh... *shudders*
I want a simple gathering - friends and family that actually give a damn about Gabe, Val & me - not just coming because it's a party and time to be social. Those of you who really know me, know I don't like dealing with bullshit. If you REALLY want to come and show love for Val and me - wonderful, I can't wait to see you there (and kiss on all the chubba-cheeked babies!).
No, we don't have a date yet, but since I'm due around the end of June/early July, that's something Mom & I really need to nail down soon... and we will, once we decide on WHERE! ...lol.
It's not going to be Chuck E Cheese. Hell no. It may be at mom's house, but it might have to be outside to fit everyone... then again, if Gabe and I take the leap and buy a house - THAT is where it will be ... and we'll call it an "unpacking" baby shower...kidding!
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