Shopping, Shopping, Shopping!

As I shared yesterday, I went on my first shopping spree for my little baby boy. This morning I went with my friend Nikki and her baby to a couple more thrift stores. She was really helpful in stopping me from buying too much, advising me to get bigger clothes since most newborn stuff I will get at baby showers. Plus, it was great to go shopping with an excited girlfriend, especially one who has a boy. We had a great time! And I spent less than $12 total for both days! I'm so excited to finally plan the baby's room and shop for my baby some more.

We're Having a . . .

Boy! I admit that at first I was a little disappointed that I wasn't going to get to buy dresses and frilly things, but then I was excited. He's a little wiggler, as the ultrasound technician put it. I could feel him wriggling when she pressed in certain areas. It took her at least twenty minutes to figure out he was a boy! Here's his profile:

He is 16 cm long and a little over a pound. The black dot in the middle is his heart, which we listened to again. He looks so cute and he's growing great. My tummy is too--21 cm. I still feel fat, but I look pregnant now.

In the evening while the boys were at the golf store, I hit up a couple thrift stores and bought six onesies for a grand total of $3.98. My favorite has a dinosaur on it and reads, "Snuggle Saurus, Ferociously Cute." Justin's favorite has a basketball on it and says, "not too little to dribble." I guess baby boy clothes can be cute too!

Boy or Girl?

Tomorrow is the big day. I have been waiting for it forever! I really want to know what the baby is so I can start planning the room and buying cute stuff. I admit I would prefer a girl simply because I want to dress her up in beautiful dresses and bows and get her cute toys and room decorations. I understand girls better, too. I don't know how to raise a boy! Then again, I may have a tomboy, and then I would be in trouble.

Justin wants a boy first to be the big brother in the family. I had two big brothers, and it wasn't always that great! :0) But I understand his reasoning. And of course, he could teach a boy to play sports and to be all manly. I'm ok with having a boy too and taking advantage of the time when he is young to have cute stuff, like a jungle-animal-themed room. And my friend Kara brought up the good point that a boy would save us money because I wouldn't be buying tons of cute stuff like I would for a girl. They're much more low maintenance (not that I would raise a high-maintenance girl).

Either way, I just want a happy, healthy, cute baby to smother in kisses and hugs.

Thanks, Everybody!

I feel so loved by all the responses I got. I realize now I kind of overreacted (blame the pregnancy hormones), yet you all backed me up. Although I am usually not one to milk sympathy via blog pity parties, it was great to know I have so many people supporting me. You guys are amazing, and I am so blessed to have all of you as friends!

In the future, such stupidity will be ignored. It doesn't deserve the attention I gave it. And it reminded me of what's important: that I have awesome friends who care about me and what I write.

First Wacko Response

I was surprised to read a rude, anonymous comment on my movies post a few minutes ago (since deleted, but copied below), especially since none of you other commenters reacted this way although you disagreed.

"You are insane! You don't even give movie a chance! I cannot believe you are so judgmental. What movies do you like? Cinderella? O no, probably not because the girl gives up her life for the guy. Maybe The Princess and the Frog? O no, because the girl turns into an ugly amphibian. Did you want Drew (in the Wedding Singer) to stay with the jerk who was cheating on her? And how can you not like an American Classic like Ferris Bueller?! It blows my mind. Maybe you don't like Breakfast Club either. Or Sixteen Candles. John Hughs movies all have the same basic message. I will hold my tongue for the rest of the classic and amazing movies you completely dissed for no apparent reason. Naive idiot."

I have never received something like that before, not even on my Mormon Light blog, which I would think would inspire more negativity from opposing people. I didn't think someone would find my personal blog so offensive. I am not upset that they disagree; they can have an opinion too. I am upset with their stupidity! This anonymous person, who didn't even have the courage to claim their own words, needs a lesson in logical arguments and respect.

• I'm judgmental because I have a personal opinion? Who says everyone has to like the same movies or like them for the same reasons? Furthermore, I even ended the post apologizing if I offended anyone or their tastes. X is demonstrating the same characteristics they are accusing me of!
• I admit I don't like the story of Cinderella, but not for the reason they suggested: because the girl gives up her life for the guy. Right. I obviously don't believe in that since I got married and started a family instead of serving a mission or studying abroad. I don't like Cinderella because I think she's a wimp: if anyone tried ordering me around like that, I'd slap them upside the head! And in previous posts I shared I liked The Princess and the Frog and saw it twice! And I think frogs are cute (Justin doesn't). Obviously this person doesn't know me or read my blog. Also, I never said a woman should stay with a bad guy. I was simply referring to a general movie plot I don't care for.
• After making fun of my reasons, X claimed I apparently had no reasons! Just because X disagrees with my reasons doesn't mean I didn't have any.

Well, who is the naive idiot now? If you can't respect that other people have opinions different than yours, then grow up! If you can't express your beliefs without being rude or looking stupid, then keep your mouth shut!

p.s. If I receive more comments like this one, I may moderate them or go private.