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So I guess we're all set with the registry stuff. We have been pretty much for a few weeks now as someone suggested to me that we do it before the holidays so people could buy stuff from them for Christmas. But then I didn't really tell anyone about them and it's a week until Christmas now so I guess it really doesn't matter, but at least it's done for future reference.
Besides, I really don't want all my Christmas presents to be for the baby. If people want to buy presents for the baby, I'm all for it, but that doesn't mean I don't still want presents for me. And it's generally the mother that can get screwed on that one. Tell me I'm selfish, I don't care.
In any case, the registries are at Target and Babies R Us, the standards of baby registry land. We did a mix of stuff that's available at the stores and stuff that's available online as we have a mix of people that will likely be shopping for us, so we've provided lots of options. We registered for way more stuff than we probably need and goodness knows where exactly we'd put all that stuff anyway, but what the hell. Again, it gives people options.
Mom has already mentioned me putting together a guest list for a shower so she can get a head count and be concerned about invitations in about a month. Looks like it's going to be scheduled for February 24th, so I have requested a Mardi Gras theme as I will clearly not be going this year.
Incidentally, I need some advice at how far out of town do you go with inviting people to a baby shower ([Bad username or unknown identity: busybusymama I'm looking specifically to you for input on this one)? I mean, I know lots of people who have had babies and didn't feel they needed to invite me to their showers because I live so far away. I'm just fine with that. I usually send a present anyway. And there are a few people that we'll invite regardless, like members of John's family despite the fact that they likely won't come, so as not to offend anyone. But how do I determine how far out of town is too far to invite if it's just a friend? edit: This entry seems to be having a major snafu, in which case this edit probably won't show up either. Gah! ]
Besides, I really don't want all my Christmas presents to be for the baby. If people want to buy presents for the baby, I'm all for it, but that doesn't mean I don't still want presents for me. And it's generally the mother that can get screwed on that one. Tell me I'm selfish, I don't care.
In any case, the registries are at Target and Babies R Us, the standards of baby registry land. We did a mix of stuff that's available at the stores and stuff that's available online as we have a mix of people that will likely be shopping for us, so we've provided lots of options. We registered for way more stuff than we probably need and goodness knows where exactly we'd put all that stuff anyway, but what the hell. Again, it gives people options.
Mom has already mentioned me putting together a guest list for a shower so she can get a head count and be concerned about invitations in about a month. Looks like it's going to be scheduled for February 24th, so I have requested a Mardi Gras theme as I will clearly not be going this year.
Incidentally, I need some advice at how far out of town do you go with inviting people to a baby shower ([Bad username or unknown identity: busybusymama I'm looking specifically to you for input on this one)? I mean, I know lots of people who have had babies and didn't feel they needed to invite me to their showers because I live so far away. I'm just fine with that. I usually send a present anyway. And there are a few people that we'll invite regardless, like members of John's family despite the fact that they likely won't come, so as not to offend anyone. But how do I determine how far out of town is too far to invite if it's just a friend? edit: This entry seems to be having a major snafu, in which case this edit probably won't show up either. Gah! ]
