Grateful

On my thirty first week of pregnancy, my new found friends here in Colorado gave me a baby shower. It was quite awkward and I felt like I was red beet shy all the time because really these folks didn't have to bother. None of my old friends were there because they had other businesses to take care of and besides they are also organizing a separate shower for me. Lucky me pancit canton!

I met the Hopes, the hosts, in my son's former school's parking lot a year ago. From there on, they have invited us to various parties at their home, including that of Pacquiao vs Hatton hehehe! Yes, we are all boxing fans! I have met their friends as well... mostly we talk about how to and what to cook, ie kakanins and whatnots. They are a very warm group!

And so, I had a shower yesterday which lasted for about six hours! That includes feasting on crackers, cheese, and cold cuts, down to a Filipino barrio fiesta, games, and then karaoke. My son had a blast playing with his friend (the hosts' son) unsupervised hehehe! The little ones pretty much had their own party as well =)

The games include that of guessing what type of baby food (carrots, sweat pea, sweet potato, and apple), guessing my waistline, changing diapers and milk drinking in a newborn bottle contest. All of which drove everyone laughing madly! Hehehe!!!

This is already my second pregnancy, but my first 'shower' shower. I've had a unique getaway before I had my little boy before. I think I'd prefer having a getaway to wherever (spa, beach, casino hehe!) than having a party where I am the center of everyone's attention. I would rather be the one preparing and hosting than being the celebrant. Perhaps, it's just me... but it doesn't mean I am not thankful.

I will be forever grateful for this experience... pero mauwawon lagi gyapon ko hehehe!