So, yesterday was our baby shower...but it was more of a baby storm! We had 73 people there! Not including the children! It was such an amazing day! I was a bit overwhelmed and overemotional, but, I did good!
It started at 1, but my day started it 9 AM and I felt like everything wasn't going right. my outfit-wrong. Make-up-wrong. Hair-wrong. Just one of those mornings! Luckily I had about an hour to spend with my best friend to chat and vent and cry to while she did my hair. Then it was off to the venue-our friends restaurant. We had the whole place to ourselves. When I got there, my mom, Eric's parents and sister were all there setting up and decorating. It was only 11:30 and everything was coming along great! The food was all ready and there was SOOO much DELICIOUS food!! Some made by our friend and some by our families! The food was definitely a hit!!
People started to roll in around 12:45 and by 1:15 the party was in full swing! We did it a little different and allowed men and children, also. We also had the bar open for anyone who wanted a drink. Eric and I aren't stuffy people and we love to have fun and spend time with our friends and family so we wanted a celebration more than a normal shower. Things were going so well we didn't even play any of the games!
around 2:30 we decided we better start opening gifts! With the help of Eric opening also, we finished right around 4:00! To say we are overwhelmed with love and gratitude for everyone for showering us and baby Detwiler with such amazing and heartfelt gifts and words, is an understatement. I had to take a couple breathers to keep from crying in front of everyone! It was such an incredible day and experience. Everyone definitely had a blast and that makes me super happy!!!
Eric and I feel so unbelievably blessed and loved more so now than ever. It was a fast paced, loud, fun day filled with family and friends we love much. I am beyond grateful for all of the gifts and well wishes people gave to us for baby Detwiler. I could not have asked for a better day, and, a huge thank you goes out to my mom, Eric's mom and sister. They went above and beyond for us for our shower and kept their cool when dealing with our suggestions and ideas haha.
But, now that the shower is over, I feel like a weight has lifted off of my shoulders. My emotions are in better check today and I do not feel so overwhelmed! What a relief!!! We are only 39 days away from our due date and knowing he can make his grand arrival into our world sooner. Or later... than that is exciting and frightening all at the same time! But I know it will all be okay whenever I look at Eric and see his smile and excitement in his eyes I know I am not alone in this. I know he will protect and care for us the best he can and more. He will/does love us with all his heart and he is above all, happy. <3
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