Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Lesson Learned

These past few weeks have been quite a whirlwind of events.  It all started with my first baby shower in Dallas. My original plan was to drive down the Thursday before and spend the morning/afternoon with my precious nephews, sister-in-law, and brother.  However, the Tuesday before I was supposed to leave we found out that there was going to be some ice and sleet that Thursday morning, so we figured it would be better for me to leave on Wednesday night.  I had my maternity pictures Wednesday night, so right after they were finished I loaded up the car and headed to my brothers house.  I had a wonderful evening catching up with my sister-in-law and watching delightfully entertaining yet disturbing shows such as "Addicted" and "Toddlers and Tiara's".  The next morning I hung out with the 2 coolest little boys around, and when they headed out for school and my sister to mommies group, I had the opportunity to hang out with my brother ALL afternoon! This may not sound like a big deal, but to be honest I can't remember the last time I had the chance to be with just Grant for an entire afternoon.  I had so much fun, just catching up and sharing about life.  We ended up having to make 3 trips through IKEA which was quite comical especially when Grant found a short cut that he was convinced we could squeeze through till he looked down at my belly...So he ended up pushing the wall (it was on rollers) open just a tad more so Ty could fit through too!!! It brought back so many memories of my freshman year, when Grant was a senior and we would go for jeep rides up to 7-11 to get slurpees!

After my time at Grant and Sarah's I headed on to my Grandma's.  My Aunt Denise was already there shopping for market, and my precious cousin Alissa was coming up the next day to attend my baby shower.  I stayed up late every night chatting with my cousin Alissa.  She is someone who is near and dear to my heart in every way.  This was such a refreshing time!

When we got to the shower Saturday morning, I was so blessed by 6 wonderful girls (my 3 sisters and my friends Parris, Suzanne, and Hillary) who had gone above and beyond to make this shower truly special.  Everything was so beautifully decorated and the food was delicious! I had a great time catching up with family and friends.  I was blessed with so many wonderful gifts for Ty! Everything was perfect and fun...an ideal shower!

However, once I got back to my grandma's I learned a very valuable lesson that I will carry with me from now till the day I am put in a grave...
DOING THE SPREAD EAGLE WITH YOUR LEGS WHILE OPENING PRESENTS WITH ALL EYES ON YOU IS NOT AN ATTRACTIVE LOOK!!!!

I was mortified...every picture my legs are completely spread. No one should have to look at that for an entire session of present opening. Now I wish I could blame it on the bump.  If I could I would lie and say, "My belly made me do it, its impossible to cross my legs!" But then you would scroll through the remaining pictures to find...

I am 100% capable!

Hopefully my story will save many from this humiliation :)

6 comments:

Renee said...

I think it's b/c it's easier to bend over to pick up your gifts and open them with your legs spread than it is with them crossed?? I too learned his lesson once. ;)

Renee said...

this lesson. THIS lesson.

Suzanne said...

haha! so funny hay!! If it makes you feel any better, I don't think anyone noticed because we were all looking at the adorable little presents you were holding (especially all the knitted things that your grandma made...she's a knitting rock star!!)

So excited for you!!! Love you!

Amie said...

Lesson well learned. I'll have to remember that. Thanks for sharing. It is easier to open gifts with your legs apart.

Kimie said...

Hmm... wouldn't have thought about that. I'll keep it in mind next month at my first shower! Thanks :)

Jenna B said...

Got to read your blog today!! Love your stories :)