What Does The Baby Think

I went to a wedding-like baptism this weekend. The grandparents of this child rented out a ballroom, complete with catering, a dee-jay, a photographer and thank-you for coming souvenirs. The place was gorgeous, the food was fantastic and the guests numbered close to 150 people. All this for a baptism. This baby was the first grandchild for the grandparents throwing it.

During his speech, the grandfather giving it explained their austentacious affair. He explained that this was his first grandchild, and the first female born with his last name. He had two boys and his wife had always wanted a little girl. So this precious child was not only the first grandchild, but a girl to boot. He further explained that since her father was the second born, they showed no excitement for him (they loved him though). Gone were the days of breaking out the camera for first steps, first baths, and first words. He said the first boy had a ratio of 10 to 1 photos, and any photos with the 2nd son, usually involved the first. So he explained that the lavish affair was also thrown as a "make-up" for whatever they didn't do for Erika's father.

Erika, slepted through the whole affair. Thru dinner, through the toasts and even through dancing. I didn't see her flinch once. We even joked that someone should check her breathing.She received lavish gifts too--baby jewelry from Tiffany's, gift cards to Pottery Barn for Kids and numerous checks and cash cards. All of this because the child was now officially a Christian.

And what did the baby think? I'm pretty sure she was thinking "shush--I'm sleeping".