I need to mentally prepare myself this morning.
I'm attending a baby shower this afternoon.
Do you remember "Mommy with Twins" that sat beside me at work? It's her.
I neglected to mention we are friends outside of work. Well, sort of.
She married a guy that was part of our "group", so she became a part of our group through default.
We don't hang out one-on-one on a regular basis and I don't really call her to do things - she's just part of the group. We're close enough to buy presents for each other (i.e. birthdays, Xmas) but not really good friends.
Now you guys probably think I'm horrible for talking about my friend so badly but she really was annoying at work!
I'm not quite sure what to expect today. She is the baby of the family, so I'm expecting lots and lots and lots and lots and lots and lots and lots of over the top gushing by her mother.
I suspect they will act like no one else in the world has the ability to procreate.
"Can you believe it's twins?!", "Look how big you are!", blah, blah, blah.
I'm willing to put in about 2-3 hours and then I'm bolting. I'm riding with my sister and told her if I give her "the look", we're outta there.
And, to be honest, I'm not really in the mood to play nicey nice if someone dares to ask me if I have children.
Click, click.... ka pow!
I might have to fire back.
"No, I don't. I've been trying to have a child of my own for the last 7 years. And, now I'm forced to inject my body with fake hormones in the hopes that I might, just might, be able to have a biological child. And, what other people can do for free? Well, it has cost me almost $15,000 to date. But, thanks so much for asking. Mmmmmkay?"
The thought of a bunch of women standing around a room talking about their children, grandchildren and new babies makes my stomach turn.
So, that means I'll be stuck either listening to all of their stories or co-mingling with the young, unmarried girls.
That should make for a good conversation - because I have so much in common with twenty-somethings.
"So, uh. What up, yo?"
And, if we have to play any of those damn, gay games, I'm going to throw up all over myself.
Hopefully they'll have good food.
3 comments:
Good luck today. I had to sit through two mini showers (for women that already have kids) at work right at the end of the school year. It was so hard. I just wanted to bolt out of the room. I hope you can make it through today without anyone saying anything obnoxious to you.
You are a much better person than I am as I would be coming down with the flu right about now. Good luck. Let us know how it goes.
Oh, and LOL at "So, uh. What up, yo?" That is too damn funny, but sadly true. (hugs)
Ahhh.. you redecorated the nest. Very nice!
Guess I can't come in and put my feet up on the sofa.
Have fun at the shower--if all else fails, I agree the food is a good escape.
Best wishes and good luck.
Anna.
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