guppie01 0 #1 April 30, 2007 So, a good friend of mine is expecting a wee one in August. We are trying to think of something fun and non-traditional for the baby shower (that's the kinda gal she is), and we're thinking of having a Mad Hatter Tea Party, including costumes or hats. If guests show up without a hat we will have Tweedle Dee / Dum hats for them to wear. We'll decorate / and have games related to Alice in Wonderland with a twist for the baby shower. Would you enjoy attending something like this???? g"Let's do something romantic this Saturday... how bout we bust out the restraints?" Raddest Ho this side of Jersey #1 - MISS YOU OMG, is she okay? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaoskitty 0 #2 April 30, 2007 I have to go throw up now. I hate baby showers. I think I would like a martini-themed one though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hisgoofyness 0 #3 April 30, 2007 Quote I have to go throw up now. I hate baby showers. I think I would like a martini-themed one though. Jen has said repeatedly that she does not want a traditional shower with stupid ass games. She would rather have no shower at all or if we must... a simple cook out and get together with friends and family. Goudha is for Buddha, and that's good enough for me! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guppie01 0 #4 April 30, 2007 Quote I have to go throw up now. I hate baby showers. I think I would like a martini-themed one though. We are also tossing around beach theme with a margarita mixer. g"Let's do something romantic this Saturday... how bout we bust out the restraints?" Raddest Ho this side of Jersey #1 - MISS YOU OMG, is she okay? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #5 April 30, 2007 The church group that put on our baby's shower was simple. Not really much of a theme, however, the only game that was played was the daddy had to don a Home Depot tool apron belt stocked with diapers, powder, wipes, etc. and do a demonstration on changing a diaper on a baby doll. Me and a couple other daddies to be went through it and it was hilarious. Of course, that was waaaaay easier than doing the real deal with real pee and poop, not to mention a squirming baby that won't stay still! "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaoskitty 0 #6 April 30, 2007 Quote Quote I have to go throw up now. I hate baby showers. I think I would like a martini-themed one though. We are also tossing around beach theme with a margarita mixer. g That sounds like fun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guppie01 0 #7 April 30, 2007 Quotedaddy had to don a Home Depot tool apron belt stocked with diapers, powder, wipes, etc. and do a demonstration on changing a diaper on a baby doll. How Fun!!! That's a good idea!!! g"Let's do something romantic this Saturday... how bout we bust out the restraints?" Raddest Ho this side of Jersey #1 - MISS YOU OMG, is she okay? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #8 April 30, 2007 Quote Quote daddy had to don a Home Depot tool apron belt stocked with diapers, powder, wipes, etc. and do a demonstration on changing a diaper on a baby doll. How Fun!!! That's a good idea!!! g Get video and/or stills. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McBeth 0 #9 April 30, 2007 Quote I have to go throw up now. I hate baby showers. I think I would like a martini-themed one though. I 2nd this motion... all baby showers suck... there must be alcohol to make them bearable. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guppie01 0 #10 April 30, 2007 Quote Quote I have to go throw up now. I hate baby showers. I think I would like a martini-themed one though. I 2nd this motion... all baby showers suck... there must be alcohol to make them bearable. I feel bad for the mom to be though... she'll be 8 months preggo in the summer, and unable to drink! Just aint right~ g"Let's do something romantic this Saturday... how bout we bust out the restraints?" Raddest Ho this side of Jersey #1 - MISS YOU OMG, is she okay? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ExAFO 0 #11 April 30, 2007 How's about a Goth-themed shower? Illinois needs a CCW Law. NOW. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygirlpc 0 #12 April 30, 2007 We had a dz babyshower and one of the games that we played was we had the guys race drinking beer from baby bottles... it was kind of fun. But if you do this game you may want to make the hole in the nipple a little bigger... our poor men had to work super hard to get anything out of the bottle! "Life is either a great adventure or nothing." - Helen Keller Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ExAFO 0 #13 April 30, 2007 Quote We had a dz babyshower and one of the games that we played was we had the guys race drinking beer from baby bottles... it was kind of fun. But if you do this game you may want to make the hole in the nipple a little bigger... our poor men had to work super hard to get anything out of the bottle! ...just bite the nipple open and poke a hole in the bottle--shotgun it!! Illinois needs a CCW Law. NOW. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 220 #14 April 30, 2007 Quote Quote I have to go throw up now. I hate baby showers. I think I would like a martini-themed one though. Jen has said repeatedly that she does not want a traditional shower with stupid ass games. She would rather have no shower at all or if we must... a simple cook out and get together with friends and family. Cheese Party.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #15 April 30, 2007 How about a movie theme? Chucky Children of the Damned Lord of the FliesMy reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #16 April 30, 2007 I agree tha baby showers suck. Go with a pirate theme, that might make it not suck quite as much. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mailin 0 #17 May 1, 2007 Its so sad people think baby showers suck. Its usually the only 'celebration' most moms-to-be get, and by the time it comes around they're usually miserable from pregnancy discomforts. My baby came too early so I didn't get a traditional one (people sent gifts and nice cards, but I would have liked the get together more... we didn't need 'stuff'), and even a year later I still miss not having that opportunity. Baby showers are supposed to be nice get togethers... not torture, and its not about themes either - its about the mix of people that shape the atmosphere. If you invite people who think they suck, it will suck. JenArianna Frances Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dorbie 0 #18 May 1, 2007 The theme is free shit for your kid, if they have to splurge on a costume....... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveStMarys 0 #19 May 1, 2007 I agree. Also with the cost of having/raising a child it is nice to receive all the necessities (onsies, diapers, bottles, wipes, etc) that go along with bringing a child into the world. Plus it is a great way to make a mother to be happy for at least a couple of hours...I mean lets face it, most of the time it is ooohing and aaaahing over the cute new born and the new Mom kinda gets looked over....Bobbi A miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaoskitty 0 #20 May 1, 2007 Quote Quote Quote I have to go throw up now. I hate baby showers. I think I would like a martini-themed one though. I 2nd this motion... all baby showers suck... there must be alcohol to make them bearable. I feel bad for the mom to be though... she'll be 8 months preggo in the summer, and unable to drink! Just aint right~ g So you make the mom non-alcoholic martinis with fruit juices and that stuff that bubbles like champagne but it has no alcohol in it. I would tell you what its actually called but I'm surprised I even know it exists.. much less what to call it. Seriously, I would not expect my friends to suffer just because my condom broke. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hisgoofyness 0 #21 May 1, 2007 Quote Cheese Party. What an excellent idea... When are you in town next? Couldn't have a Cheese Party without you! You will be happy to know that several of the baby items my mother has already purchased have turtles on them. Goudha is for Buddha, and that's good enough for me! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaoskitty 0 #22 May 1, 2007 Its not the getting together and gift giving that sucks.. its the getting dressed up, fancy punch bowls, cucumber sandwiches, playing silly games that sucks. I feel the same about wedding showers. But do I put on a dress and a smile to support my friends anyway? yes... I do. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hisgoofyness 0 #23 May 1, 2007 Quote Its not the getting together and gift giving that sucks.. its the getting dressed up, fancy punch bowls, cucumber sandwiches, playing silly games that sucks. I feel the same about wedding showers. But do I put on a dress and a smile to support my friends anyway? yes... I do. You won't have to wear a dress or play stupid games if you come to ours! It will have adult beverages... and Cheese! Goudha is for Buddha, and that's good enough for me! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaoskitty 0 #24 May 1, 2007 What do you mean IF? I would come to yours even if I had to wear a dress. ..but if theres going to be cheese, theres always the chance I could fall down, break a cooler, and end up with my dress over my head. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
