Last Thursday, I was headed to a baby shower for a friend. I asked my friend, Lauren, if she wanted to ride with me over. She said sure, but that she wanted some frozen yogurt before going over. Mostly, some time without kids before joining a bunch of other friends. I said, “Sure, no problem.” Who doesn’t want dessert before going someplace with more yummy food? So we head over there, and on the way, pass someone from the ward. She points her out, and I start telling her how bad I am. I am so oblivious to other people around me sometimes. Ok, a lot of times. So we park the car, and walk inside. We’re still talking about something, when all my young women turn around and yell, “Surprise!” It took me a minute to realize who was yelling, and recognize that it was for me. Lauren was laughing at me. I just looked at her… just proving my point about how I’m oblivious a lot of the time.

So back up to earlier in the week. I was told we were canceling the Tuesday night activity, because the girls were having finals and AP tests. Worked for me. I probably would have bailed on them anyway, because Tuesday night, I could not walk. Let me tell you. It was a rough two weeks. The previous week, Kevin was out of town and Jameson was vomiting. Then, last week, I was so sore with pain that I pretty much laid on the couch every afternoon and evening. I’ve never had this kind of pain before at the end of a pregnancy, and do not enjoy one minute of it. So, when they canceled Tuesday, I was really glad.

Unknown to me, the girls actually did have an activity Tuesday night. They put together a diaper cake for me and tied a baby quilt. I guess they were worried I would drive by Tuesday and see their cars at the church. I told them they had nothing to worry about since I was laid out on the couch all night.

One of my beehives took the left over diapers and made a small cake to go with it.

We all got some yogurt and the girls each took their guesses at what time the baby will come along with what to name the baby. No, we have not decided on a name. Not because I want to “see” her first or anything. Just because, we have no idea. So, just know, I’m a pretty easy person to surprise. The young women pulled it off, and that’s saying something. I was surprised none of them slipped and said anything. It was fun, and then we headed off to the actual shower we originally were headed for.