How to Host a Baby Shower While Parenting Your Own Child

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Throwing a baby shower can be a daunting task, especially when you’re juggling the responsibilities of parenthood. Here are some lighthearted tips on how to navigate this challenge and potentially enjoy the process too!

1. Start Early: Aim to get up 2-3 hours before the event. Even then, expect some last-minute chaos—like your little one deciding it’s the perfect time for a diaper blowout right as you’re loading the car with decorations. Fingers crossed it’s not you in a fancy outfit!
2. Skip the Fabric Store: If you’re not naturally creative, wandering the aisles of fabric with a 2-year-old who is alternately shouting “I want out!” and “NO!” to every item is unlikely to spark inspiration. Save yourself the stress!
3. Keep It Simple: Over-planning can lead to unnecessary stress. Trying to bake a quiche while putting on makeup and dealing with a diaper change might result in more chaos than you bargained for.
4. Avoid New Recipes: Don’t attempt to make a menu item for the first time on the day of the shower. Trust me, trying to individually blowtorch 16 crème brûlées is a recipe for disaster.
5. Gift Wrapping Woes: Don’t fret about how your gifts are wrapped. Guests will be too busy daydreaming about anything other than gift-opening to notice your less-than-perfect wrapping. Just be sure to prevent your little one from getting their sticky fingers all over them before the big reveal.
6. Sassy Literature: If you think reading “Go the F*ck to Sleep” aloud might ruffle some feathers among the grandmas-to-be, go for it anyway! It might just cement your reputation as a fun and edgy host. Just hide it from your toddler until after the party—no one wants a surprise tiger book revelation.
7. Delegate Tasks: Don’t hesitate to enlist help. Get your mom to whip up a batch of 36 adorable bows, and then proudly take credit for their cuteness!
8. Guest List Awareness: Have a clear idea of who’s invited and how many people to expect. This will save you from sneaking off to your phone for the Evite details. Name tags can be lifesavers, helping you avoid the awkward “Oh, hey… um, you!” moments.
9. Laugh It Off: Embrace the humorous side of social blunders. When guests ask if you’re expecting or if someone just had a baby, just chuckle and keep the mood light.
10. Skip the Games: Seriously, just don’t bother with shower games. They often add more stress than enjoyment.

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In summary, throwing a baby shower while managing your own child doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Embrace the chaos, keep things simple, and don’t forget to delegate!