Let's me take you down memory lane of the remaining 4 baby showers that you were honored with.
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My most amazing girlfriends (the screetchers I mentioned on my 30th bday post <3 well they gave me a super sweet, thoughtful shower. Oh these girls. They have made my life brighter and just that much more valuable to have them with me thru this journey. When I tell you that they have made me laugh probably about a million and 1 times, I wouldn't be exaggerating that much. Because they really do make me laugh like crazy. Laura. Ash. Lala. Rebeca. Wendi. Juanita. These are the gals that made my first anticipating baby shower ever, truly an unforgettable one.
I thought this was the most sweetest thing ever.... So each one gave me 5 beads and said a good wish to me as they were making a bracelet so I can wear during my labor. <3 talk about tears and choking up. How dare they do that to a pregnant woman!?
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I had a baby shower at work. I worked at Texas Children's Hospital at the time as a secretary to the Care Management Dept. That's actually how I met the crazy girls from shower #1 (just different departments) so I'll be grateful for this place forevaaaaa. Working at TCH, I met a lot of wonderful people. Including these wonderful ladies in my dept who may I add also threw me a bridal shower and a shower for your brother Nicolas. Cool huh? We were a semi large group and it was great working with so many personalities. One thing was for sure though, to this day I still miss them greatly and our chats. Well... Some of them. Hehe. You know there's always one that you just don't quite miss that much. Lol!
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April 18, 2012
Going to TCH and coming back I found the most amazing, fuel saving-no need to rip my hair out- HOV lovin- way to enjoy actually going in to and from work.... VAN POOL! The most convenient mode of transportation for me and a lifesaver! Well one morning, as I'm about to open the van door to join my fellow van poolers, they all shouted "SURPRISE!" To my surprise, the van was actually decorated inside w streamers and balloons and all I could do was laugh and think "these ladies are something else!" We were known to throw parties in the van to and from work especially for Xmas! Oooooweeee we sure knew how to have a Xmas party via van pool. Lol!! Food galore! Pot luck style! Hahaha crazy right?? Who does that!? So this didn't lack in that department. We enjoyed breakfast and then afternoon food on the way to and from work that day. They were all so sweet to go in on one big gift card and present it to me during our traffic feast. Lol.
13 women in this van... Let's just say there was NEVER a dull moment in morning/afternoon conversations.
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Last but not least... The shower your wonderful Tias Ceci & Blanca and Grandma Mari threw for us. The isn't enough blog space to write about how amazing these three are. I'll definitely have to dedicate a post about them in the near future. But you already know how wonderful they are. And grandma Rebeca. Ohhhh my sweet, sweet grandma. You loved her! I loved her!! Everyone loved her!!! I'll never forget this day in particular where she would glance at me every chance she took and just smiled her big, beautiful smile. She was SOOOO HAPPY. She was BLESSED. She kept making sure I didn't trip on anything, that I ate right and kept you fed with all the yumminess around, and just simply watching me enjoy myself. And why wouldn't she be over protective after all?? I was carrying one of her greatest gems! Oh how she loved her grandbabies!! Every conversation over the phone literally began with "Como estan los chiquitos?" so I know she (like many) was anticipating your arrival with big open arms. I was joined by 40 lady friends this day in a baby shower luncheon. The food was delicious, the service was great but it was the people surrounding me that made it special. Your other grandma Mere (as we all call her) and Tias Adriana & Mari joined also. Family & closest friends that live in town also celebrated with us and shared with us laughs.
Your grandma Mari made you your quilt that you have. Handmade with love. Isn't it gorgeous?!?! I of course lost it after taking it all in. I knew she was making me one but the image of seeing it done and her face when she saw me admiring it. Priceless. I just can't describe it. Handmade gifts are the best. Remember that ok. When you make me your artwork or when you say "here mommy, I made you this" Those are the items I cherish and just take in that moment. So don't ever stop making them ok. They make your mommy super extra happy!
And there you have it. My heart fills up with so much gratitude whenever I go back to relive these moments. Can you tell how loved you already were even before you made your debut?!?! :) It's pretty remarkable.
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You're pretty remarkable. <3
