When Ryan posted about making burp clothes for his brother's soon to be born child I began thinking about my DGD Mary. She and her DH are expecting their first child sometime this summer. Since they live in CA and most of the family live here in Jersey it will be a little difficult to surprise her with a baby shower. I'm open hearing some ideas from others who have given or attended virtual or long distance baby showers.
Best I can come up with is that without mentioning it to Mary we hold a shower or tea here, everyone brings an unwrapped gift, everyone oohh's and aahh's over them, we wrap the gifts and put them in a big box and mail it to them. They can have their own little baby shower in CA when they open the box of gifts.
Mary's sister Laura had a big, big baby shower a few years ago when she was expecting her first child. Shower was given by Mary and Laura's mother but unfortunately their mom passed away last fall. Mentioned a baby shower to DS#1, Mary and Laura's dad, but he said he only takes care of the girl's weddings. He is still in shock because his wife passed so suddenly. I think I'll talk to Mary's other grandmother, maybe we'll get together and do something for our soon to be born newest great grandchild.
Best I can come up with is that without mentioning it to Mary we hold a shower or tea here, everyone brings an unwrapped gift, everyone oohh's and aahh's over them, we wrap the gifts and put them in a big box and mail it to them. They can have their own little baby shower in CA when they open the box of gifts.
Mary's sister Laura had a big, big baby shower a few years ago when she was expecting her first child. Shower was given by Mary and Laura's mother but unfortunately their mom passed away last fall. Mentioned a baby shower to DS#1, Mary and Laura's dad, but he said he only takes care of the girl's weddings. He is still in shock because his wife passed so suddenly. I think I'll talk to Mary's other grandmother, maybe we'll get together and do something for our soon to be born newest great grandchild.
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