Baby "Sprinkle"

Apparently you don't have a baby "shower" for a second baby. You have a "sprinkle" instead.

The only difference is the amount of people invited and the type of gifts you buy. Since it's assumed you still have the big stuff from your first baby, a sprinkle is just a small celebration with a few close friends.

Jenny was the one who hosted Melissa's first shower and she hosted the sprinkle. Going through the same struggles as Melissa, Jenny has been the rock for Melissa to lean on.

As we mingled before the gift opening, we were asked to write a message on a diaper that Melissa can use to change Baby Lincoln in the middle of the night. I don't know how this will make waking up in the middle of the night any better, but maybe Melissa will giggle a little while changing a poopy diaper at 3:00 a.m.

Besides a box of diapers, Lincoln's baby blankets and a handful of gift cards, I gave Melissa original Lincoln Logs. I'm surprised other people didn't think of the same thing since Melissa's friends are very creative, but the more I think about it the more I think these girls have no idea that Lincoln Logs even exist. They're way too young.

It's been a long road and Baby Lincoln will be here soon. Melissa will have her hands full chasing Violet and balancing Lincoln. Hopefully Violet will be that protective older sister and help.

Thank you, Jenny, for a wonderful afternoon. For a third baby, if there will be one, do you throw a "Mist"?