Sprinkled

Have you ever heard of a baby sprinkle?

I hadn't... which is why, when my friend Barb asked a few months ago if she could throw me one, I was a little confused.

A baby sprinkle, it turns out, is essentially a scaled-down version of a baby shower that's more appropriate for second babies. The point is to celebrate the new baby, but just with a "sprinkling" of gifts-- mostly the consumables, like diapers, wipes, lotion, etc. Cute idea, right? And of course, I was beyond grateful that someone would want to do that for me.

So yesterday a few close friends got together for brunch and a "sprinkle". It was 8 of my favorite ladies, 3 crazy toddlers, and one very cute new baby (no, not mine!). There was laughing and chatting and french toast. It was perfect.

Even Brady was sprinkled with some new "big brother" toys (mostly things having to do with cars/trucks/trains/planes-- I think my friends have been paying attention). I have many more pictures to share (still need to upload them all) that prove that he may have had a better time than anyone, but suffice to say the first thing he did this morning was get out his new trucks. 

 (Vintage-y look courtesy of the Hipstamatic ap for the iPhone.)

I promise to post the rest of the pictures soon, but for now I'll just say that I am feeling pretty good about things after yesterday. At some point over the last 6 years in Nebraska, I made some really great friends. More than the diapers or wipes or toys, that's what I got out of my "sprinkle".

So thanks, Barb. (And ha! I took a picture of you! And posted it on my blog, even! No good deed goes unpunished, right?)

Comments

[Leyna S.]

My friends here in Ohio threw me a baby sprinkle too...it's such a cute and fun idea. I'm glad you were able to be sprinkled as well!!! Can't wait to see pics of your new baby boy.