Making Babies!

        MONDAY, JUNE 1ST.

         MAKING BABIES

    Don't panic over the title. Read on
and I'll explain.
    For most men the thought of a gang
of women gathering together in one place
at the same time is a scary proposition!
You always wonder what they do. But
you're not really sure you want to know!
     One such gathering took place
yesterday as family and friends held a
"Sprinkle" for my daughter-in-law in
anticipation of the arrival of her baby in
July. I think they're usually called
"Showers." But, whatever you call it,
it's a big event!
     There were so many tents set up in
the back yard I thought Ringling Brothers
might be making an appearance!
      There were tons of food! And all
kinds of wonderful, and thoughtful, gifts.
       The women at these events
entertain themselves with various, and
often unique games.
       Yesterday, for instance, the guests
were given Playdough from which they
were challenged to form their own
model babies. Imagines ran wild!
Somebody, who probably grabbed
too much of the modeling clay, even
made twins! One did a pretty good
Gumby!
       This is why men, like myself,
traditionally deliver their wives to these
celebrations and then go off somewhere
to hide for a couple hours!
       By the time I retrieved my wife
the food had been consumed, the gifts
had been delivered and a nursery of
Playdough babies was on display.
       Da Vinci wouldn't have stood
a chance with these "artists." On the
other hand, as a guy, he probably
would have been satisfied to have a
hot dog with me.
        Hope everyone enjoyed the
day and that all your NEWS is good!