When You Think of New Baby, What Comes to Mind?

I don't know about you, but when I hear that a friend or family member is having a baby, the first thing I think about is what kind of gift I can get that is going to make a big statement and be a keepsake for generations to come.

I don't know. Do you think I'm a little self-centered?

Nah.....

Anyway, I really want to wow the mom. And to do so, I think it's really fun to get something special, something that shows I put a lot of thought into it. Personalized baby gifts seem to say that and then some, don't ya think? I mean, it's got the baby's name on it, for goodness sakes! What says special more than that? Add the birth date, and you've given a very special gift!

Know a Baby in Need?

Of something cute, fluffy, and personalized?

Of course you do! Everyone knows of someone who has a baby. And babies want..........no, they deserve to have cute things with their name on them.

Personalized baby gifts make wonderful keepsakes for any mother and her baby. Not only will the baby use it for a long time, it will be something that mom holds on to even after the child is grown.

I Love Babies!

There was this baby yesterday.....

No, seriously. There was. At the wrestling tournament I was at with Tim. A really cute baby, too.

He had on this tiny little Green Bay Packer jersey with "Sam" on the back. I just wanted to hug him and squeeze him.

His older brother had a Packers jersey on, too, but I don't know what his jersey said. I didn't feel the need to hug him or squeeze him. Just his cute, miniature little brother.

Usually I hate it when parents dress their kids up in matching outfits. It's like, they already control so little of their own lives, and depend on you for everything. You're going to go and dress them like a set of twins, even though they obviously aren't. It's humiliating, I think.

But, in this case, I overheard that the shirts were a gift from their loving aunt who was due to arrive at any minute. I guess the parents wanted her to know that her personalized baby gifts were appreciated and loved.

At any rate, I have to admit, even though they were dressed alike, that little one was one of the cutest babies I've seen in a long time. And despite my total lack of yearning for anything babyish again, I might have been tempted to take that one home.

I tried to take a picture of him to show you all, but his mother wouldn't quit glaring at me. I don't understand what her problem was. It's not like I'm some pervert or anything.

Her kid was just too cute.

That's what she gets for making such a cute baby, damn it.

Christmas is Just Around the Corner!

Don't shoot the messenger. I'm just reminding you that it's coming. And very soon. Are you ready? Have you gotten all your shopping done, everything wrapped?

No? Why  not?

Who am I kidding? I don't have anything done. I haven't even bought ONE gift! I'm a procrastinator. I procrastinate. I love procrastinating.

Actually, I hate it, but it's my nature. I just can't get myself motivated. And it's not just Christmas. It's all the time.

Procrastination aside (hopefully), I did find this really great site for buying personalized baby gifts. I especially love the personalized "Cookies for Santa" plate they have. It's adorable and perfect for setting out milk and cookies (or beer and buffalo wings) for Santa on Christmas Eve!

Baby Gifts

Just a heads up for any of you looking for the perfect gift for the baby in your life. Whether it's your baby, your brother's baby, or your best friend's baby, baby gift baskets are great.

Personalized, these gift baskets show that you put some thought into the gift. It will stand out among all other gifts as something special. It will look as if you spent some time in deciding what to get. It will more than likely be something that is saved as a keepsake, too.

I don't know about you, but when I give a gift, I want to give one that makes the receiver ooh and aah as soon as they open it, and these baskets will do just that. I want to make a big impression with the gifts I give. I only wish I had someone to give one of these baskets to!

Sitting Here Wondering......

I'm just sitting here, wondering what in the world I'm supposed to get a pregnant woman who already has everything?

Seriously.

She's exactly 5 months pregnant, give or take, and she already has everything. And it's not hand-me-downs, either. Oh, she's got older kids. Two to be exact. A boy and a girl. So, you'd think she would use what she could from the first two, right?


Wrong.

She has gone out and bought all new stuff. Nothing old for this baby. And, to top it all off, she's having another shower!

Another shower!

WTH?

What do you get a person like that? I suppose something useful that a mother always runs out of? Maybe some diapers? But, what if I get the wrong kind? I hate to waste the money on something she won't use because it's not the right kind. Maybe some onesies? I always used them when my kids were babies. I never had enough. That could work. Maybe something personal like monogrammed baby gifts of some sort?

This might be the way to do.

Something in the mint green she's buying everything in. Something with the baby's name on it, since she already knows what it's going to be. Talk about organized!

Yeah, I like this.

I think this is what I will do.