Life on the Road

Well, I got a sweet phone call yesterday.  The ladies at our church are going to throw a Baby Shower for me!

I know people have differing opinions about whether it is correct etiquette to have a shower for a second (or subsequent) baby, but I was delighted by this for a number of reasons.

First is, it’s nice to do something to get to know them.  I’d love to have some women friends…  It’s been a little isolated and lonely being here without any friends and family, especially with my crazy pregnancy hormones.

And in a practical sense, although I don’t want anyone to feel obligated to buy us presents, we really do need stuff as much as first-time parents.  When your business fails, and you sell your home and most of your earthly possessions and take off in an RV, you just don’t keep things like diaper pails and baby bathtubs.  <sigh>

I wonder if they’ll play any of those crazy shower games.  I’m probably a lot more relaxed about such things than I was when I was pregnant with Nick - my goodness, how can that have been 13 years ago?  At this point I could probably enjoy the moment - as long as it doesn’t involve guessing my girth, which is alarming.

One thing I always thought was cute, but have never seen up close, was a Diaper Cake.

I had only ever seen home-made versions, so I was absolutely blown away by the cake I received from Dawn at Sweet Pea Cakes, Etc.

For starters, just look at it…

You may remember that I have a thing about Angel Babies, so Dawn did a Custom Designed cake in a gender-neutral color scheme with a baby angel teddy bear on top.  (She has lots of ready-to-go designs on her site, too, which are equally adorable!)

It’s made with Pampers (my favorite ’sposies, coincidentally), and plenty of pretty ribbon and trim.  It came “bagged” in a big piece of white netting, so that you could see it while still preserving it until the opportune moment.

Little does the unsuspecting recipient (yeah, that would be me!) realize that that’s just the tip of the iceberg!  Cleverly concealed inside the cake is a whole basketful of adorable shower gifts.  Handmade bibs and blanket, travel-size baby care products, toys, and more…  I wasn’t ready to spread mine out all over the floor just for your edification, so you’ll have to be satisfied with this photo (and list) from Dawn’s website:

That was a very, very cool present…  and I haven’t even had my Baby shower yet! 

P.S.  Diaper Cakes aren’t just for Babies anymore!  Well, okay the diaper part is… But Dawn makes specialty cakes for every occasion - like Towel Cakes for a Wedding or Graduation (think college colors and furnishing the dorm room!)…  Very cool! 

Right now Dawn is graciously offering you 15% OFF at her site - just use this link to visit Sweet Pea Cakes, Etc. and it will apply automatically, until Feb 13th.  Then on the 13th and 14th she’s having a big Virtual Valentine’s Party, with giveaways, recipies, games, and more…