Baby Shower Activity

It's a BABY SHOWER!

One of our former leaders was getting ready to have a baby, and we were asked as a YW group to put something together for her. We had done soooo many quilting activities that we decided to do something fun and (shocker!) spiritual for our PP night. We took pictures of the activity for the guest of honor since she was on complete bed rest.

Here is what we did:

Refreshments included lemonade served in baby bottles, cookies, cake and popcorn.

The Gift: We showed the girls how to make a diaper cake, and stuffed the layers with all sorts of baby nick-knacks.

Games

Spiritual: After the shower, each leader was asked why marriage was important to her. We have leaders that are newly married, and they talked about their decision to get married before having children, and what they looked for in a spouse. Leaders that had children spoke on what was important about having an eternal family, and the joy and fatigue that comes with parenthood. Each of us mentioned what a great help our spouses have been during our pregnancies, and as our children grow. Afterwards, we gave the girls a copy of the following letter, and each leader bore her testimony of the importance of marriage in raising a child, and keeping ourselves worthy of a Temple marriage.

The night was a lot of fun, and after the stroller races and baby-changing relays, many of the girls muttered, "I am NEVER getting pregnant!" Not quite our goal, but the message got through to many of them.

Dear Mother,

You probably don’t remember me. It has been some time since we have seen each other, and I do miss you so.

I still think about the day I chose you to become my mother! What a wonderful time that was! I knew how lucky I was to have found someone who would be a member of the Savior’s Church, and could provide me with an eternal family. You, Father and I knew that being together again was what we wanted more than anything. We promised to do everything we could to make sure we would be reunited.

Since our family depends on the choices you and Father make on Earth, I have been eagerly watching you since you left. Every time you laughed, I laughed with you, and when you cried, I tried to give you a reassuring hug. I have seen you walk the right path, and cheered when you made good decisions, and called out directions when I have seen you stray.

Mother, I can’t wait to put my arms around your neck and tell you how much I love you! I try each day to tell you, but sometimes I know you don’t know I’m there.

When you feel down or think about making an unwise decision, please remember that your children are cheering you on. We want to be with you forever, but we can’t make that decision. It is up to you and Father. We are watching him, too, and we look forward to your meeting. We are depending on you to keep us together forever.

I will be with you always, mother. Until we meet again, know that your child loves you.

Sincerely,

Your Future Eternal Family