If you’ve been to a baby shower, you know the drill. I’ve attended my share—some of them even for me—and I have just one simple request: can we please retire these cringe-worthy baby shower games? Seriously, they’re the worst.
First off, nobody wants to guess the flavor of melted candy bars in a diaper. It’s not cute or funny, and it’s definitely not something anyone wants to do while celebrating a new arrival. Trust me, I have enough mess to deal with at home with my three kids and two dogs without having to engage in this kind of nonsense at a party.
And then there are those trivia games. I didn’t come here to guess how many diapers a baby goes through in a year or calculate the costs of raising a child in today’s world. Let’s be honest, I’m not interested in facing those financial realities while pretending to have a good time.
Oh, and please, spare me the bets on how big the mom-to-be’s belly is. She’s not a contestant on a game show; we all know it’s big, and it’s not exactly a fun topic.
As for sniffing jars of baby food and trying to guess the flavors? No thanks. I can barely handle that stuff when I’m feeding it to my own kids. I didn’t come here to gag at a potluck.
And when it comes to your 20 questions about the mom-to-be, just know I might not know her that well. I’m probably here because of some distant family connection. So, when you ask about her eye color or first boo-boo, my answer is likely going to be “no idea.”
Lastly, if I have to pin one more sperm on an egg, I’ll lose it. Let’s be real; nobody enjoys these games—not even you, hostess. So let’s skip the games altogether.
Instead, why not just serve some good food and drinks? Trust me, that’s all we really want. Let the guest of honor indulge in pastries, unwrap gifts, and get home to her couch, where she can finally relax.
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In summary, let’s ditch the games at baby showers. Instead, let’s celebrate with food, drinks, and good company, allowing the mom-to-be to enjoy her day without unnecessary stress.