OT - throwing a baby shower - help!!

[Sam_2.0]

I am doing a diaper shower for SIL. The quads will be going home soon, and diapers are definitely one of the things they will need!

How do I say that its a diaper shower, and that giftcards to local stores are also welcome? Here's what I have so far for the invites...let me know if I am way off track.

Four-times the babies to love and teach
S & R had two of each!

C, A, E, and E are growing stronger
And soon they'll be headed home.
We are having a shower to help get ready;
Join us to celebrate with the happy mom!!

[mizbear]

sam- I don't know what etiquette books say, but in my family, the invites are straight forward- if it's a diaper shower, it's addressed as such. After being thoroughly embarassed at my first bridal shower, when I got married the second time, the invites went out stating "No lingerie, please".

I see no problem with stating that it's diaper shower. At least everyone knows what's up.

[Sharon]

Four times the babies to love and teach
four times the bottoms to wipe
Gifts of diapers would be peachy.


I am not good at this type of thing but you get the general idea.

[gawgagranny]

I agree with mizbear, sam....make it plain what's needed if there isn't a registry option available! The vast majority of people who would be attending a baby shower would certainly understand the pressing need for the parents of quads to get the things they will need most!!

ETA: Sharon, good idea!

or something like:

Four little darlings we were sent from above,
four little darlings to raise and to love...

But this also means four times the pee-pee and poo,
and four times the diapers they will quickly go thru!

[Sam_2.0]

Aww, I like that one, granny I might have to steal it!


Thanks for the suggestions!!

[gawgagranny]

you're welcome!! I cannot even begin to imagine the incredible experience that your SIL and her DH (your brother or your DH's brother? I can't remember at the moment) have already been thru with their 4 bundles of joy they have been blessed with and the road that awaits them.....but I'll bet any future family gatherings with them and your soon-to-be-here daughter should be a hoot!

[Pants]

Sam, just say it on the invite underneath everything else. "Gifts of diapers or gift cards that can be used for *lots* of baby supplies are welcome!" I know I wouldn't be offended at all.