Decisions Made

We got to babysit Friday night. 

He's scooting around so fast now. He loves chasing some grippy balls that I bought for him and then he heaves them with a grunt. He puts his whole body into the throw.

I think he's going to be a pitcher.

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K and I and some of the bridal party went to see several shower venues on Saturday. We found the dream location at a local country club. Large room overlooking a golf course, lots of light and oh-so-very elegant. We booked the room and a weight was lifted off my shoulders.

It's going to be a beautiful shower. 

Just a little fun fact on bridal showers:

Tracing its origin back to 16th century Holland, the bridal shower was initiated as an alternative to the dowry system. Friends and families gave small favors to the bride to help her begin her married life, whether she was too poor to afford a dowry or the father was opposed to the match. To illustrate the point, the Dutch tell the story of a young, high-society girl who fell in love with a miller’s son. Despite her family’s disapproval of the boy due to his low class, she insisted on marrying him. In true fairytale fashion—substitute evil stepmother here—her father threatened to withhold her dowry if she disobeyed him and did not marry his choice, a wealthy pig farmer. When her friends learned of this, they brought her gifts in lieu of the dowry. Rumor has it that the father of the bride, so touched by their actions, agreed to the marriage. It has since been a custom for the bride’s family and friends to shower her with gifts before her wedding. (from worldwidemagazine.com)