So back in the day when a couple would get married both the man and woman would receive a party. The woman’s was the wedding shower, and the man’s was the bachelor party. Over time women still continue to have showers, but they’ve adopted the man’s party as well.
Then the baby comes, and the woman gets another party – this time the baby shower. I think it is only fair that the man should receive another party as well – the “I’m about to have a kid party.”
Okay, so the name needs a little work but the principle is sound. Once that last month rolls around I think it is only fitting that the guy’s friends should take him out and well, drink. Now this requires planning, and you can’t wait until the last minute because the father to be needs to be able bodied and of sound mind when the moment comes. But I think this party has potential, if only for the fact that while you’re at the bar you could make Dad in training wear a bonnet and tell everyone it is his baby shower.
If you wanted, you could chip him and get him some sort of gift that he and the baby will appreciate – like a digital video recorder. I know my ReplayTV made me a better, more attentive parent.
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