A few weekends ago (yes, that's how far behind I am in blogging), I was completely surprised when my friends threw me a surprise baby-shower!
It was at a gorgeous tea-house in a nursery, and together we sat around drinking very fine tea from very pretty cups, and munching on a delicious selection of bite-sized savouries and sweets. Each of us were served munchies from our own cake stand, and tea from our own tea-pots, with embroidered linen serviettes, and small flowers on our plates.
I've been to baby showers before, and had to do things like guess with a length of string how wide the pregnant woman's girth is. It's always been awkward, and there's always been at least a slight degree of offence due to the over-generous guesses.
Well, here, at mine, there was none of that. No awkward moments whatsoever. Just very fine company, tea and nibbles. It was wonderful. AND they gave me lovely gifts!!!
You may spot some handmade treasures in there from Chunky Chooky + My Bearded Pigeon.
I felt so special. And what's more, it was all a total complete and utter surprise! Mr You, in kahootz with these sneaky friends did a stellar job of keeping the secret. So much so, that somehow (I suspect Jedi mind-tricks), he managed to get me to suggest going to that exact tea-house that afternoon, so I thought it was my idea... Which as you can imagine added to my confusion... So when we walked in and I spotted the table of my waiting friends, I assumed they were there on their own, and it was a co-incidence we were there at the same time.
EVEN when they all called out "Surprise!" I still thought they meant "Surprise, what a co-incidence we're all here at the same time", not "Surprise here's a party for you!"
But it was a party for me. And I was completely chuffed. Thanks so so much guys! :)
8 comments:
Oh wow! Congrats! I didn't do any of those awkward games at my baby shower either...we just had a great time hanging out and eating food...I think some of the guests got really tipsy as well haha. Good times.
It all looks absolutely beautiful and all the more fantastic because it was a genuine surprise!
What a wonderful group of friends to surround you at this special time.
Felicity x
I am so glad you loved it - we loved doing it for you because we think you and Mr You are going to be the most beautiful parents and we are SO excited for you both and love you lots. xx
I hate all those silly awkward games at baby showers and kitchen teas and hens nights - give me high tea any day baby! Yum!
Oh how lovely! What a magical surprise... and look at all those gorgeous gifts. Lucky you Flossy! Glad to see it was such a special day.
That is awesome. What wonderful friends you have! It really sounds like the perfect baby shower. Tea, sweeties and good conversation. Lovely!
And wow! I'm super impressed with Mr. You's Jedi mind tricks. Very, very tricky .
WOW that's EXACTLY what I hope happens to me lol... I hate those games where old women end up sucking out of baby bottles to win a prize.. tea house all the way! You lucky thing!
Congrats on your baby!
What an adorable bundle of joy.
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